Director, IT Systems & Operations

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is seeking a Direct Hire, fully onsite - Director, IT Systems & Cloud Operations that will oversee and optimize the Technology Infrastructure, systems and Clouds Operations in AWS/Azure. This role oversees data center operations, systems engineering, enterprise applications hosting, and cloud strategy to ensure high availability, performance, and security of critical business systems. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with deep technical expertise and strong management skills, capable of driving innovation and operational excellence in a hybrid IT environment.

Core Responsibilities & Duties:
* Lead and manage the IT infrastructure and cloud operations teams, ensuring efficient, secure, and scalable environments
* Develop and execute strategies for infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, and IT service delivery
* Oversee cloud platform management (e.g., AWS, Azure), including architecture, cost optimization, and governance
* Ensure 24/7 system availability and performance across cloud and on-premises platforms
* Manage enterprise backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
* Establish and enforce policies for system configuration, operations, and security
* Collaborate with security, applications, and business teams to align IT systems with organizational goals
* Drive automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) initiatives to improve deployment velocity and reliability
* Monitor performance metrics and KPIs, reporting on service uptime, incident resolution, and operational improvements
* Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to IT infrastructure and cloud services
* Lead capacity planning, budgeting, and forecasting for infrastructure resources and cloud consumption

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
* 15 + years of IT infrastructure experience, including 5+ years in a leadership or director-level role
* Strong leader
* Experience in large global environments with a breath of knowledge and experience: Systems, Data Centers, Networking, IT Operations, Cloud Operations, Telephony
* Proven experience managing hybrid IT environments (on-premises and cloud) and completing a cloud migration from AWS to Azure
* Expertise in cloud services Azure & AWS, virtualization, networking, and storage technologies
* Strong understanding of security frameworks, compliance (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001), and risk management
* Proficient in ITSM practices and tools (e.g., ServiceNow, ITIL)
* Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to manage large-scale projects and influence cross-functional teams
* Ability to navigate and work effectively across the organization to influence, inspire, and lead others around decisions that provide clear positive results to the company
* Demonstrated ability to build and develop high performing teams
* Strong team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment
* Must have excellent presentation and report management skills
* Ability to drive/display ownership/proactive behavior

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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