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Infrastructure Director

Infrastructure Director

Montrose EnvironmentalSanta Ana, CA, US
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Director of Infrastructure

Are you passionate about joining an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and delivering value? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity!

We're seeking a high-impact, well-rounded Director of Infrastructure to lead the evolution of our enterprise technology landscape. In this role, you'll collaborate with business users, consultants, internal teams, and vendors to design and maintain resilient infrastructure systems that support our global operations.

For this role there is a strong preference for candidates based in Orange County, CA.

We have over 80 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and are approaching 3,500 employees all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

Our Mission is : To help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us, and is supported by our Principles : We Value Our People, We Value Our Community, We Value Our Clients, We Value Our Shareholders. We care for the well-being of our people and offer :

  • Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
  • Direct exposure to our industry's leading experts who are solving the world's toughest environmental challenges
  • An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
  • Competitive compensation package : annual salary ranging from $190,000 to $215,000, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
  • Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work / life balance
  • A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
  • Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.

The Director of IT Infrastructure is a strategic leadership role responsible for ensuring the organization's technology environment operates efficiently, securely, and in alignment with business objectives. This individual will lead cross-functional teams focused on IT operations and support, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. Key responsibilities include developing and executing infrastructure roadmaps that support business growth, emerging technologies, and evolving service needs, while incorporating industry best practices. The role also encompasses budgeting, vendor management, and setting priorities to enhance process maturity and consistently exceed service level targets. The Director will foster strong partnerships across the enterprise, collaborating with global and domestic business teams, security teams and other assurance functions to ensure alignment with technology standards and adoption. Oversight includes the full spectrum of infrastructure servicescloud platforms, engineering, architecture, networks, servers, storage, and databasesas well as the teams and processes that deliver these services. Additionally, this leader will play a pivotal role in major IT projects and strategic initiatives, working closely with the broader IT leadership team to drive innovation and transformation.

Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, the Director of IT Infrastructure will lead a high-performing team responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of Montrose's technology landscapefrom core network architecture to cloud-based environments. This role is instrumental in driving strategic IT initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, infrastructure modernization, and enterprise-wide transformation efforts. As a key member of the IT leadership team, the Director will play a central role in shaping MEG's future success by ensuring a resilient, scalable, and forward-looking infrastructure that supports the organization's growth and innovation goals.

Specific responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to :

  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise infrastructure, including cloud platforms, network architecture, servers, storage, and databases
  • Oversee day-to-day IT operations team, ensuring high availability, performance, accountability and security across all systems and platforms meeting operational goals
  • Translate business strategy into multi-year infrastructure roadmaps that align with business growth strategy, emerging technologies needs meeting expectations
  • Manage infrastructure budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective and high-quality service delivery
  • Drive process maturity and operational excellence by establishing metrics, service level objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Oversee architecture and execution of LAN / WAN, data center, storage (SAN / NAS), and virtualization platforms
  • Partner closely with Information Security, IT Support, and business stakeholders across geographies
  • Manage and optimize cloud-based PaaS platforms, including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, while overseeing the network infrastructure landscapesuch as Fortinet firewallsto ensure secure, scalable, and high-performing environments
  • Ensure comprehensive documentation of infrastructure systems, configurations, changes, and technical specifications to support operational transparency and continuity
  • Lead infrastructure efforts in M&A activities, including technical due diligence, strategic planning, and seamless post-acquisition integration of systems and networks
  • Identify, evaluate, and manage infrastructure vendors and external partners, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, service-level expectations, and cost-effectiveness
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies, assess their relevance to business needs, and spearhead pilot programs or full-scale implementations to drive innovation and efficiency
  • Build and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and professional growth
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to infrastructure, data protection, and cybersecurity
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations on infrastructure strategy, risk management, and emerging technologies
  • To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

  • 10+ years of experience in senior IT management positions leading teams in IT infrastructure, with leadership roles in complex environments
  • Demonstrated success delivering infrastructure projects on time and within budget
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence outcomes across technical and non-technical groups
  • Deep understanding of network architecture, cloud infrastructure, virtualization, storage, and security best practices
  • Experience managing IT in rapidly evolving, high-growth companies
  • Strong documentation and operational discipline
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's or advanced certifications (A+, Network+, Azure, etc.) preferred
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on, collaborative leadership style
  • Demonstrated expertise across a broad range of enterprise technologies, including Unix, Microsoft Server, SQL Server, Exchange, Oracle databases, Public Cloud architectures (e.g., Azure, AWS), and network security platforms such as Fortinet
  • Experience developing IT Strategies, Roadmaps and Budgets and executing the same
  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com.

    Make the move to accelerate your career. We are going to be blunt the way we work may not suit everyone. We are a fast-paced, dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and service providers. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, and head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match.

    Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!

    Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

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