Director, Network Infrastructure Operational Technologies

2 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Career Developers Full time

Director, Network Infrastructure Operational Technologies (OT) – Energy Location: Chicago, IL – Hybrid Environment – 3 days a week in the office Salary: 160-200K + 20% Bonus Must have the following: Must have a deep OT networking/security infrastructure leadership, Tier 2 lifecycle team management, NERC CIP/NIST/ISO compliance expertise, strong incident response leadership, experience modernizing OT environments, and proven governance-building capabilities. Must still be able to contribute technically, to guide and continue to advance the team to new technical levels. Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership Provide strategic direction for all OT functions, ensuring security, applications, support, and coordination operate as a cohesive OT program. Build and enforce OT governance frameworks, operational standards, and compliance processes. Develop multi-year OT upgrade and workforce development plans aligned with business and regulatory needs. Lead modernization efforts, security posture uplift initiatives, and infrastructure resilience programs. Represent OT leadership in corporate planning, regulatory interactions, and industry forums. Operational Excellence Lead two Tier 2 lifecycle support teams (Networking and Security) responsible for break/fix, maintenance, equipment refresh, and compliance. Oversee KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to provide executive visibility into OT performance and risk. Ensure seamless handoff from Tier 3 project teams to Tier 2 operations. Serve as the senior escalation point for complex OT incidents and drive post-incident improvements. Manage departmental budgets and allocate resources to mission-critical priorities. Collaboration & Governance Partner with Enterprise Architecture and Strategy & Planning to align operations with long-term roadmaps. Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure solution performance meets enterprise needs. Ensure compliance with NERC CIP, NIST, ISO 27001, and other applicable standards. Requirements: 10+ years in network and/or security infrastructure management; 5+ years in leadership. Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Deep expertise in networking and security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, routers, segmentation, monitoring tools, etc.). Proven leadership of operational support teams with lifecycle management, compliance, and incident response. Strong understanding of OT regulatory and compliance frameworks (NERC CIP, NIST, ISO 27001). Strategic thinker with strong execution skills, strong communication abilities, and proven success influencing senior stakeholders. Experience setting enterprise OT standards, governance, and best practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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