VP of Infrastructure

About Eleven Recruiting

We are a specialized technology staffing agency supporting professional and financial services companies. Why do we stand out in technology staffing? We listen and act as advisors for our candidates on how they can best add value, find interesting projects, and pave a path for career advancement. We advocate for best pay, diversity in tech, and best job-fit for every candidate we place.

Our client, a wealth management firm, is seeking a VP of Infrastructure to join their team in Pasadena, CA!

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and enhance infrastructure systems to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security.
• Lead the transition from on-premise infrastructure to cloud solutions with a goal of 100% cloud-based applications.
• Work closely with internal teams, business stakeholders, and third-party providers to align infrastructure systems with business objectives.
• Manage multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously, ensuring clear communication, timely delivery, and adherence to quality standards.
• Oversee infrastructure licensing, subscriptions, and vendor relations, focusing on cost-efficiency.
• Stay current on cybersecurity trends and regulatory requirements, implementing best practices to secure the environment.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, policies, service-level agreements, and knowledge bases.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide 24/7 operational support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of IT infrastructure experience, including networks, servers, and virtualization.
• 5+ years of experience with cloud services (Microsoft 365, Azure) and disaster recovery.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Fortinet switches, firewalls, and SD-WAN solutions.
• Proven experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure, with a focus on cloud migrations.
• Strong background in managing complex environments, including systems and network administration, IaaS, and architecture.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and working with vendors, managed service providers, and value-added resellers (VARs).
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong passion for cybersecurity, with knowledge of frameworks such as CIS, NIST, PCI, and SASE.
• Ability to lead initiatives, manage teams, and adapt to changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience migrating infrastructure from on-premise to the cloud.
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet products (firewalls, switches, SD-WAN, VPN, ZTNA).
• Experience with Microsoft 365 endpoint features (Intune, Autopilot, Windows Hello).
• Certifications in Microsoft 365, Azure, CISSP, or CISM.
• Experience managing projects in Jira and documentation in Confluence.
• Relevant certifications (Cisco, Microsoft, VMware, CompTIA).
• Finance industry experience and working in mid-sized companies (200+ employees) are a plus.