Director of IT Infrastructure

Careerscape is recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established financial services firm in New York, NY, for a Director of IT Infrastructure to lead the organization's core technology backbone. This is a high-visibility leadership role for a hands-on infrastructure expert who can modernize systems, strengthen resiliency, and keep a fast-moving financial environment running securely around the clock. Day to day, you will split your time between strategic planning with senior leadership and rolling up your sleeves alongside your engineering teams on network, server, cloud, and disaster recovery initiatives. The person who thrives here is a calm, decisive operator who has led infrastructure teams in a regulated or financial environment, understands the stakes of uptime and data security in this industry, and can translate technical risk into business terms for executives and auditors alike. COMPENSATIONThe salary range for this role is $170,000 - $215,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. Additional compensation and benefits details will be shared during the hiring process. ResponsibilitiesLead the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise IT infrastructure including networks, servers, storage, and cloud environmentsManage and mentor a team of infrastructure engineers, systems administrators, and network specialistsOwn the organization's disaster recovery and business continuity strategy, including regular testingEnsure infrastructure meets financial industry regulatory and compliance requirementsPartner with the CISO and security team to harden systems against evolving threatsEvaluate and manage relationships with infrastructure vendors, MSPs, and cloud providersDevelop and manage the infrastructure budget and multi-year technology roadmapDrive capacity planning and performance monitoring across data center and cloud resourcesOversee incident response and root cause analysis for critical infrastructure outagesCollaborate with application and development teams to support new product and trading platform initiatives RequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field10 or more years of progressive IT infrastructure experience with at least 4 years in a leadership rolePrior experience in financial services, banking, or another highly regulated industry strongly preferredDeep knowledge of networking, virtualization, cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, and data center operationsProven track record managing disaster recovery and business continuity programsStrong understanding of IT security frameworks and regulatory requirements such as FINRA, SEC, or SOXExperience managing vendor contracts, SLAs, and infrastructure budgetsExcellent communication skills with the ability to present to executive leadershipRelevant certifications such as PMP, ITIL, or CISSP are a plus BenefitsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance401k plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off and paid holidaysAnnual performance bonus eligibilityLife and disability insuranceCommuter benefits for Manhattan-based employeesProfessional development and certification reimbursementEmployee assistance programOn-site gym accessParental leave program ABOUT CAREERSCAPECareerscape is a staffing and recruiting firm connecting talented professionals with employers across administration, operations, healthcare, finance, technology, customer support, and professional services. APPLICATION NOTICECareerscape is supporting the hiring process for this client opening. By applying, you agree that Careerscape may review your application, contact you regarding this opportunity, and share your information with the hiring client for consideration. Careerscape may also contact you regarding future opportunities that align with your qualifications. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTCareerscape and its hiring partners are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. FOR EMPLOYERSCareerscape is a staffing and recruiting firm connecting professionals with leading employers. We fill critical roles through Direct Hire, Contract Staffing, Temporary Staffing, and Executive Search — each backed by industry-specialized recruiters. For support for your business, visit cs-recruiters.com/hire-talent/.