IT Director - Global Infrastructure & Cloud Job at Walker Elliott, Houston, TX

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  • Walker Elliott
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Position: IT Director – Global Infrastructure & Cloud

Location: Houston – Hybrid work schedule

We are partnering with a global organization to find an experienced IT Director to lead the strategy and operations of IT infrastructure across international offices. Reporting to the VP of IT , this role ensures secure, scalable, and compliant technology environments that support a workforce of 2,000-4,000+ employees worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Drive global IT infrastructure strategy aligned with business goals. Collaborate across Cybersecurity, Business Systems, and Help Desk teams to ensure integrated and secure operations.
  • Infrastructure & Cloud: Oversee global infrastructure (networks, servers, cloud systems) in a Microsoft Azure environment. Lead large-scale projects including cloud migrations and infrastructure modernization.
  • Team Management: Mentor managers across Network and Systems Engineering teams. Promote a collaborative, high-performance culture.
  • Security & Compliance: Partner with cybersecurity leaders to enforce IT policies, integrate best practices, and maintain compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA , and more.
  • Budget & Vendor Oversight: Manage budgets, optimize vendor contracts, and ensure cost-effective technology decisions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
  • 10+ years in IT, with 5+ in a leadership role managing global teams (global experience is required)
  • Expertise in Microsoft Azure, M365, Cisco networking, Palo Alto firewalls , enterprise systems, and cloud infrastructure
  • Proven experience with IT compliance, cybersecurity collaboration, and global operations
  • Certifications (ITIL, PMP, CISSP) are a plus

Do not apply unless you are authorized to work in the United States for any employer as client company cannot sponsor or transfer visas at this time.

Walker Elliott is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For additional information, please email your resume to resumes@walker-elliott.com or apply online.

Job Tags

Worldwide, Visa sponsorship,

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