Description
We are looking for an Infrastructure and Security Manager to oversee the stability, security, and long-term performance of enterprise technology operations in Columbus, Ohio. This contract position with the potential to become permanent will guide both infrastructure strategy and cybersecurity practices, supporting critical platforms, protected data, and reliable service delivery. The role calls for a leader who can balance hands-on technical oversight with planning, vendor coordination, and risk management across on-premises and cloud environments.
Responsibilities:
Direct the design, upkeep, and improvement of core infrastructure services, including servers, networks, storage platforms, identity tools, and end-user devices across cloud and on-site environments.
Administer cloud resources with attention to scalability, spending efficiency, resilience planning, and recovery readiness.
Lead technical initiatives that support testing platforms, credentialing systems, and external integrations with regulatory and testing partners.
Establish and routinely validate continuity and recovery procedures to help ensure critical business services remain available during disruptions.
Oversee external service providers and technology vendors, managing performance, service expectations, and operational alignment.
Build and maintain the organization's security framework, including policies, controls, and governance practices that protect systems and information.
Drive vulnerability identification, patch coordination, and remediation tracking to reduce exposure across the environment.
Coordinate security operations such as monitoring, incident triage, response activities, and required communication related to regulatory obligations.
Strengthen access governance through identity administration, least-privilege standards, and recurring access reviews.
Support security and compliance reviews by maintaining documentation, facilitating assessments, and evaluating third-party technology risk.
Requirements
Proven experience leading IT infrastructure and information security functions in a managerial or senior technical leadership role.
Strong working knowledge of Active Directory, backup technologies, Cisco technologies, computer hardware, and configuration management practices.
Experience managing both on-premises systems and cloud platforms, including planning for availability, recovery, and cost control.
Ability to develop and enforce security policies, controls, and operational processes across a complex environment.
Hands-on background in vulnerability management, patch governance, incident response, and access control administration.
Experience working with external vendors, hosted service providers, and third-party risk reviews.
Familiarity with audit support, compliance documentation, and structured security assessments.
Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to lead projects and coordinate across technical and business stakeholders.
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- Dice Id: rhalfint
- Position Id: 03410-0013474207
- Posted 4 hours ago
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