Vice President, IT Infrastructure, Security, and

3 weeks ago


Houston, United States Par Pacific Full time

**The Opportunity**

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, you will be the cornerstone of our organization’s technology landscape, leading and managing efforts across Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure, and End-User Support. This is a multifaceted leadership role crucial for the security, efficiency, and resilience of our organization's entire technology framework, encompassing Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), and End-User Services. Your responsibilities will span across these domains with a primary focus on ensuring a secure, robust, and user-centric technology environment.

**Cybersecurity Leadership**:

- Develop, implement, and continuously enhance a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy covering IT, OT, and end-user environments.
- Lead the cybersecurity team, promoting a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement.
- Implement and enforce security standards, governance, and policies to minimize vulnerabilities across all technology domains.
- Conduct regular risk assessments in IT, OT, and end-user systems, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.

**IT Infrastructure Management**:

- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring alignment with security and business objectives.
- Collaborate with Architecture teams to ensure a secure and efficient infrastructure that supports both current and future organizational needs.
- Manage the lifecycle of IT hardware and software, including procurement, maintenance, upgrades, and decommissioning.
- Ensure robust disaster recovery and business continuity practices for IT infrastructure.

**End-User Support and Services**:

- Lead a user-focused support team to address the needs of employees, enhancing their productivity and satisfaction with IT services.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for end-user device management, including security, usage, and support.
- Facilitate effective training and support programs to enhance end-user knowledge and skills in cybersecurity and IT best practices.
- Oversee the management of helpdesk activities, ensuring timely and effective resolution of user issues and queries.

**Cross-Functional Collaboration and Compliance**:

- Consult with various departments to integrate cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and end-user support into all aspects of the organization.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (NIST, PCI, SOX, TSA) across all technology domains.
- Lead incident management efforts, including immediate response and action plans for security threats or issues in any technology area.
- Manage and report on security, infrastructure, and support metrics to senior leadership and stakeholders.

**The Requirements**

To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. To be a good fit for the _Vice President, IT Infrastructure, Security, and Support _you will have:

- ** Educational Qualifications**: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, cybersecurity, or Information Technology.
- ** Experience**: At least 15 years in IT Infrastructure or Cybersecurity, including 8+ years in a leadership role, preferably in an enterprise setting in the Downstream Refining industry.
- **Technical Skills**:

- Extensive experience in managing IT infrastructure, including network, servers, data centers, and cloud services.
- Demonstrable experience in leading end-user support services, with a focus on enhancing user experience and productivity.
- Experience in incident management and response, including handling of security breaches and IT emergencies.
- ** Leadership**: Strong leadership and team development skills with a history of building high-performing teams.

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position, additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs.

**Who We Are**

**Unique Culture**

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific - a niche player in the energy space. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals that love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.

**Location, Location, Location**

Because Par Pacific operates in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives.

**Opportunistic Growth Strategy**

At Par Pacific, we look for operations with strong fundamentals and great employees who can move a business forward. Our management team has deep experience in the energy industry, as well as in leading mergers, acquisitions, and integrations of newly acquired companies.

**Excellent Compensation and Benefits**

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a strong comprehensive



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