Sr Director - Infrastructure

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members united by a common purpose: to make a difference in the lives of those who build, serve, and protect communities globally. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, maintain clean communities, and support daily operations across defense, fire and emergency, aviation, construction, refuse, and commercial industries. Our portfolio includes iconic brands such as JLG, Pierce, Oshkosh Defense, McNeilus, and Frontline Communications.

Technology is a competitive differentiator at Oshkosh. Our Digital Technology organization drives enterprise transformation through cloud, AI, automation, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, and connected products. We’ve been recognized as one of Computerworld’s Best Places to Work in IT for five consecutive years and a CIO 100 Award winner for seven consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and technology excellence.

Oshkosh’s Infrastructure organization—spanning Cloud, Network, Server & Storage, Identity, Database, and Digital Workplace—is the foundation that keeps 18,000+ employees, global manufacturing operations, and mission-critical systems running securely and reliably every day. We’re adding a Sr. Director of Infrastructure to strengthen leadership under our VP of Infrastructure. This versatile senior technology leadership role will lead one or more of our four core infrastructure disciplines based on experience and organizational needs, working closely with other Infrastructure leaders. The role offers significant visibility, a seat at the Infrastructure leadership table, and the opportunity to shape long-term infrastructure strategy alongside the VP of Infrastructure.

About the role

This role is based at Oshkosh Corporation’s Global Headquarters in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where our Digital Technology leadership team partners closely with executive leadership and business stakeholders. The position requires five days per week onsite to foster collaboration and accelerate enterprise transformation initiatives. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Enterprise infrastructure at Oshkosh is evolving beyond traditional operations—spanning cloud modernization, AI-enabled operations, platform engineering, intelligent automation, identity and access management, and resilient global connectivity in support of digital manufacturing, connected products, and enterprise applications. This role gives a strong infrastructure leader the chance to make an immediate impact while building cross-functional credibility to lead the broader organization in the future.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the direct leader for one or more of the following functional teams, partnering closely with the VP of Infrastructure and fellow directors:
  • Network Engineering – enterprise network strategy, connectivity, segmentation, and resiliency across global manufacturing, engineering, and business locations.
  • Server & Storage Engineering – compute, storage, and data center platforms supporting mission-critical enterprise platforms.
  • Identity, Database & Cloud – IAM, database platforms, and multi-cloud strategy across Azure Commercial, Azure Government (GCC High), AWS, GCP, and future platforms.
  • Digital Workplace – end-user computing, collaboration platforms, and the technology experience for Oshkosh’s global workforce.
• Build fluency across all four disciplines over time and contribute to enterprise-wide infrastructure strategy.
• Enterprise Strategy
  • Contribute to the enterprise infrastructure strategy aligned with Oshkosh’s long-term business objectives.
  • Translate business priorities into technology investments and architecture decisions within your functional area.
  • Support multi-year technology roadmaps spanning cloud modernization, infrastructure transformation, automation, and AI adoption.
• Operational & Technical Leadership
  • Advance platform engineering, infrastructure automation, Infrastructure as Code, self-service platforms, and modern operating models.
  • Drive FinOps governance and cost optimization while balancing innovation, scalability, and operational efficiency.
  • Ensure infrastructure services meet enterprise expectations for availability, scalability, performance, compliance, and cybersecurity.
  • Modernize infrastructure through observability, resilient connectivity, and AIOps capabilities.
• Organizational Leadership
  • Lead a team of managers, architects, engineers, and technical specialists, building a strong leadership pipeline.
  • Foster a high-performing, people-first culture focused on coaching, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
  • Partner closely with infrastructure peers to ensure a cohesive, enterprise-wide infrastructure organization.
  • Develop succession plans and leadership capability within your team, demonstrating readiness for broader leadership responsibility.
• Business Leadership
  • Own operating plans, investment strategy, financial forecasting, supplier partnerships, and technology portfolio management.
  • Influence enterprise decision-making through executive communication, strategic planning, and measurable business outcomes.
  • Champion organizational change while helping business leaders adopt modern technology capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of progressive enterprise technology leadership experience spanning cloud platforms, compute and storage platforms, enterprise networking, identity/access management, or digital workplace/end-user technology.
• 8+ years leading leaders, including managers, architects, or senior engineering teams within large, complex global organizations.
• Proven experience developing high-performing technical organizations while leading enterprise transformation and organizational change.
• Demonstrated versatility across infrastructure disciplines—or a strong track record in one discipline paired with the ability to learn adjacent domains quickly.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing operating and capital budgets, technology investment planning, vendor strategy, and ROI optimization.
• Executive presence with exceptional communication, influence, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to translate complex technology strategy into measurable business value for executive stakeholders.
• Experience applying enterprise governance frameworks such as ITIL and enterprise risk management to improve operational performance and service delivery.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Executive leadership experience within a Fortune 500 organization.
• Experience supporting regulated industries or government environments.
• Experience with Azure Commercial and Azure Government (GCC High).
• Industry certifications in cloud architecture, enterprise networking, enterprise architecture, or related technologies.
• Experience leading Platform Engineering, Infrastructure as Code, AIOps, NetOps, and AI-enabled infrastructure initiatives.
• Experience across multiple infrastructure disciplines (network, server/storage, identity/cloud, digital workplace), rather than a single narrow specialty.
• A demonstrated interest in growing into broader enterprise infrastructure leadership responsibility over time.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $158,600.00 - $301,400.00 across all U.S. locations. Individual pay is determined by factors including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and equity among team members in similar positions.

Benefits

Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and provide various opportunities to support team member growth and success. Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities.