Senior Level Infrastructure And Operations Jobs
Senior level infrastructure and operations jobs put experienced professionals in charge of system reliability, technology strategy, and the teams and projects that keep critical operations running. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Retail, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like Google, nSCALE, and Amazon hiring at this level now.
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Job Posting Title
Senior Director of Infrastructure and OperationsAgency
090 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTERPRISE SERVSupervisory Organization
CIOJob Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full timeJob Type
RegularCompensation
Job Description
As the Senior Director of Infrastructure and Operations with OMES you will enjoy:
- Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually. A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
Position Summary
The Senior Director of Infrastructure & Operations leads the organization's server, cloud, and network engineering teams and owns the overall health of both the technology environment and the team that runs it. This role is accountable for the availability, performance, security, and cost-efficiency of infrastructure and platform services, and equally accountable for building a stable, engaged, and high-performing organization capable of sustaining that reliability over the long term. The ideal candidate blends deep technical credibility with strong people leadership, using data-driven operational discipline to keep environments healthy and proactive workforce practices to keep the team healthy.
Job Details
- Full-time 40-hour work weeks.
- Support the Information Services Division.
- Salary is based on education and experience. This is an on-site position located in Oklahoma City, OK.
Responsibilities
Environmental Health & Operational Reliability
- Own end-to-end health of server, cloud, and network infrastructure, including availability, capacity, performance, and disaster recovery posture.
- Establish and monitor key operational health indicators (uptime, MTTR/MTTD, incident volume and severity, patch compliance, capacity headroom) and drive continuous improvement against them.
- Lead incident, problem, and change management practices to reduce unplanned downtime and prevent recurring issues.
- Champion observability and monitoring maturity (metrics, logging, alerting, automated health checks) across on-prem and cloud environments.
- Direct proactive maintenance, patching, and lifecycle management to keep environments current, secure, and supportable.
- Ensure infrastructure architecture and standards are consistently applied across server, cloud, and network domains to reduce complexity and technical debt. Own vendor and managed service provider relationships supporting infrastructure operations, balancing outsourced support with internal capability.
Team Health & Organizational Leadership
- Lead and develop managers and engineers across server, cloud, and network teams, building clear career paths, succession plans, and cross-training to reduce single points of failure.
- Monitor team health indicators such as on-call burden, workload distribution, engagement, and retention, and act early to address burnout or attrition risk.
- Establish healthy on-call and escalation practices that protect team well-being while maintaining strong incident response coverage.
- Foster a culture of accountability, psychological safety, and continuous improvement, encouraging teams to surface risks and operational issues early. Set clear performance expectations and provide regular coaching, feedback, and recognition to build a high-performing, motivated organization.
Strategy, Planning & Stakeholder Management
- Develop and execute the infrastructure and operations strategy and roadmap in alignment with enterprise technology and business objectives.
- Partner with security, application, and business teams to ensure infrastructure supports evolving business needs, compliance requirements, and growth.
- Own the infrastructure and operations budget, including forecasting, cost optimization, and vendor contract negotiation.
- Report on operational health, risk, and team metrics to senior leadership with clear, data-driven insights that support decision-making. Lead cloud and infrastructure modernization initiatives, balancing stability of existing platforms with ongoing transformation.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild. Occasional travel may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field and 10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure and operations experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing server, cloud, and network teams.
Preference will be given to candidates who possess
- Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP, cloud provider certifications).
- Experience leading infrastructure modernization or cloud migration initiatives at scale. Background in regulated industries with attention to security, risk, and compliance considerations.
The Senior Director of Infrastructure and Operations is designated as executive management as determined by the OMES Director and is exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act.
About OMES
The Office of Management and Enterprise Services provides excellent service, expert guidance and continuous improvement in support of our partners’ goals. We are a highly qualified workforce committed to serve those who serve Oklahomans and make government run in the most efficient, innovative manner possible.
OMES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .
If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:
Agency Contact
Job Posting Title
Senior Director of Infrastructure and OperationsAgency
090 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTERPRISE SERVSupervisory Organization
CIOJob Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full timeJob Type
RegularCompensation
Job Description
As the Senior Director of Infrastructure and Operations with OMES you will enjoy:
- Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually. A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
Position Summary
The Senior Director of Infrastructure & Operations leads the organization's server, cloud, and network engineering teams and owns the overall health of both the technology environment and the team that runs it. This role is accountable for the availability, performance, security, and cost-efficiency of infrastructure and platform services, and equally accountable for building a stable, engaged, and high-performing organization capable of sustaining that reliability over the long term. The ideal candidate blends deep technical credibility with strong people leadership, using data-driven operational discipline to keep environments healthy and proactive workforce practices to keep the team healthy.
Job Details
- Full-time 40-hour work weeks.
- Support the Information Services Division.
- Salary is based on education and experience. This is an on-site position located in Oklahoma City, OK.
Responsibilities
Environmental Health & Operational Reliability
- Own end-to-end health of server, cloud, and network infrastructure, including availability, capacity, performance, and disaster recovery posture.
- Establish and monitor key operational health indicators (uptime, MTTR/MTTD, incident volume and severity, patch compliance, capacity headroom) and drive continuous improvement against them.
- Lead incident, problem, and change management practices to reduce unplanned downtime and prevent recurring issues.
- Champion observability and monitoring maturity (metrics, logging, alerting, automated health checks) across on-prem and cloud environments.
- Direct proactive maintenance, patching, and lifecycle management to keep environments current, secure, and supportable.
- Ensure infrastructure architecture and standards are consistently applied across server, cloud, and network domains to reduce complexity and technical debt. Own vendor and managed service provider relationships supporting infrastructure operations, balancing outsourced support with internal capability.
Team Health & Organizational Leadership
- Lead and develop managers and engineers across server, cloud, and network teams, building clear career paths, succession plans, and cross-training to reduce single points of failure.
- Monitor team health indicators such as on-call burden, workload distribution, engagement, and retention, and act early to address burnout or attrition risk.
- Establish healthy on-call and escalation practices that protect team well-being while maintaining strong incident response coverage.
- Foster a culture of accountability, psychological safety, and continuous improvement, encouraging teams to surface risks and operational issues early. Set clear performance expectations and provide regular coaching, feedback, and recognition to build a high-performing, motivated organization.
Strategy, Planning & Stakeholder Management
- Develop and execute the infrastructure and operations strategy and roadmap in alignment with enterprise technology and business objectives.
- Partner with security, application, and business teams to ensure infrastructure supports evolving business needs, compliance requirements, and growth.
- Own the infrastructure and operations budget, including forecasting, cost optimization, and vendor contract negotiation.
- Report on operational health, risk, and team metrics to senior leadership with clear, data-driven insights that support decision-making. Lead cloud and infrastructure modernization initiatives, balancing stability of existing platforms with ongoing transformation.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild. Occasional travel may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field and 10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure and operations experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing server, cloud, and network teams.
Preference will be given to candidates who possess
- Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP, cloud provider certifications).
- Experience leading infrastructure modernization or cloud migration initiatives at scale. Background in regulated industries with attention to security, risk, and compliance considerations.
The Senior Director of Infrastructure and Operations is designated as executive management as determined by the OMES Director and is exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act.
About OMES
The Office of Management and Enterprise Services provides excellent service, expert guidance and continuous improvement in support of our partners’ goals. We are a highly qualified workforce committed to serve those who serve Oklahomans and make government run in the most efficient, innovative manner possible.
OMES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .
If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:
Agency Contact
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Senior Level Infrastructure And Operations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level infrastructure and operations job?
Employers at this level expect candidates who have owned complex infrastructure environments end to end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have led major migrations, defined architecture standards, or mentored junior engineers puts you ahead. Certifications in cloud platforms, networking, or security strengthen technical credibility, and a history of cross-functional collaboration signals the leadership these roles require.
Which companies hire senior level infrastructure and operations professionals?
Companies hiring senior level infrastructure and operations professionals right now include Google, nSCALE, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of organizations, including large enterprises managing complex on-premises and cloud environments, managed service providers, and technology-forward companies scaling their operations infrastructure.
Are there remote senior level infrastructure and operations jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by role type and employer preference. About 45% of senior level infrastructure and operations openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with fully remote roles more common in cloud-focused positions and hybrid arrangements typical for roles involving on-site hardware, data centers, or physical infrastructure oversight.
What makes an infrastructure and operations role senior level?
Senior level infrastructure and operations roles are defined by ownership rather than execution. You are expected to set technical direction, make architecture decisions, and be accountable for system uptime and performance at scale. These positions also carry a mentoring dimension, guiding mid-level engineers and contributing to hiring or team-building. The scope extends beyond daily tasks to long-term reliability and capacity planning.
Which industries hire the most senior level infrastructure and operations professionals?
Senior level infrastructure and operations roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they depend on always-on systems, large-scale network environments, and the operational resilience that only experienced infrastructure leaders can deliver.