Vice President of Infrastructure and Operations

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Job Description:

Vice President of Infrastructure and Operations

Parsons is seeking an exceptionally talented Vice President of Infrastructure and Operations to join our team! In this pivotal role, you will be a key member of our IT leadership team, reporting directly to the CIO.

What You'll Be Doing:

The Vice President of Infrastructure and Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and management of Parsons' IT infrastructure and operations. This includes data centers, network services, storage, cloud services and facility IT services. The VP will ensure that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure, supporting the company's strategic objectives and operational needs.

This position will be a remote role with preference for candidates in the Eastern Time zone.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for IT infrastructure and operations in alignment with Parsons' business goals.

• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of IT infrastructure initiatives to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance.

Infrastructure Management

• Oversee the management of data centers, network services, cloud infrastructure, and other critical IT systems.

• Ensure the scalability and reliability of IT infrastructure to support business growth and continuity.

Operations and Service Management

• Implement and manage IT service management processes, including incident, problem, change, and configuration management.

• Establish and lead a service management office to enhance the quality and performance of core IT services.

Cloud Optimization

• Develop strategies to right size cloud spending and optimize cloud resource utilization.

Cybersecurity

• Collaborate with the cybersecurity team to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations, including CMMC and ITAR.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of over 100 IT professionals, including networks, storage, hosting, cloud platform services, and operations.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence within the IT department.

Budget and Vendor Management

• Develop and manage the budget for IT infrastructure and operations in partnership with Finance and Office of the CIO.

• Manage relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure cost-effective and high-quality …