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# VP, IT Infrastructure with a Public Technology Company – San Francisco, CA


Role Overview for VP, IT Infrastructure with a Public Technology Company – San Francisco, CA
JRG Partners is proud to partner with a leading, publicly-traded technology company based in the heart of San Francisco in their search for a visionary and strategic Vice President of IT Infrastructure. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead the technological backbone of a globally recognized innovator. As the VP of IT Infrastructure, you will be the principal architect and steward of the company’s global technology infrastructure, responsible for the strategy, execution, and operational excellence of all systems that power the business. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), you will command a significant global organization and budget, driving the evolution of our client’s data centers, cloud services, network engineering, and end-user computing platforms.
This executive leadership role demands a unique blend of deep technical expertise, strategic business acumen, and inspirational leadership. You will be tasked with building a scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure that not only supports current global operations but also anticipates future growth and technological shifts. The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader who has successfully managed complex, mission-critical infrastructure within a fast-paced, high-growth public company environment. You will be instrumental in driving digital transformation initiatives, ensuring flawless service delivery, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within your teams. Your leadership will directly impact the company’s ability to innovate, scale, and maintain its competitive edge in the global marketplace.
Key Responsibilities of VP, IT Infrastructure with a Public Technology Company – San Francisco, CA
Strategic Vision and Roadmap Development
Develop and execute a comprehensive, forward-looking IT infrastructure strategy and roadmap that aligns with the company’s long-term business objectives. Champion digital transformation by evaluating and implementing emerging technologies such as advanced cloud solutions, automation, AI-driven operations (AIOps), and containerization to enhance efficiency, agility, and performance.
Global Team Leadership and Mentorship
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, geographically distributed team of infrastructure architects, engineers, and operations professionals. Cultivate a world-class engineering culture that emphasizes ownership, accountability, technical excellence, and proactive problem-solving. Implement professional development plans to ensure the team’s skills remain at the forefront of the industry.
Operational Excellence and Service Delivery
Guarantee the 24x7x365 availability, security, and performance of all mission-critical infrastructure services. Oversee the implementation of ITIL best practices for incident, problem, and change management. Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery to all business units.
Hybrid Cloud and Data Center Strategy
Mastermind the evolution of the company’s hybrid cloud strategy, optimizing the use of public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premise data centers. Manage all aspects of data center operations, including capacity planning, disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and colocation/cloud vendor management.
Network and Security Architecture
Oversee the design, implementation, and management of a secure, scalable, and resilient global network architecture, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and wireless networks. Partner intimately with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to integrate robust security controls, policies, and procedures across the entire infrastructure stack, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk.
Financial and Vendor Management
Develop and manage the multi-million dollar annual IT infrastructure budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and maximizing return on investment. Lead contract negotiations and manage strategic relationships with key technology vendors, hardware suppliers, and service providers to ensure favorable terms and high-quality service.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Partnership
Serve as a key technology partner to executive leadership and other business units, including Engineering, Product Development, and Sales. Proactively engage with stakeholders to understand their needs, communicate the infrastructure roadmap, and ensure technology solutions are enabling business success.
Compliance and Governance
Ensure all infrastructure components and processes adhere to stringent regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to a public company, including SOX, GDPR, CCPA, and other industry-specific standards. Lead efforts in audit preparedness and response for all infrastructure-related controls.
Requirements for the VP, IT Infrastructure with a Public Technology Company – San Francisco, CA
Executive Experience
A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in Information Technology, with at least 8-10 years in a senior leadership capacity (Director, Senior Director, or VP level) managing large-scale, global IT infrastructure teams and systems.
Public Company Expertise
Demonstrable and recent experience leading IT infrastructure within a publicly-traded technology company is a mandatory requirement. This includes a deep understanding of the associated rigor around security, compliance (especially SOX), and financial reporting.
Advanced Technical Acumen
Expert-level knowledge across a wide range of infrastructure domains, including:

Public Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
Modern Data Center technologies, including virtualization (VMware), hyper-converged infrastructure, and storage solutions (SAN, NAS).
Containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Enterprise networking principles (BGP, OSPF, SD-WAN, DNS, firewalls, load balancers).
Robust cybersecurity principles and best practices for securing enterprise infrastructure.

Inspirational Leadership
Proven ability to recruit, lead, and motivate a large, diverse, and geographically dispersed technical organization. A track record of developing leaders and building a positive, high-performance culture.
Strategic and Business Mindset
Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business terms for executive stakeholders. Extensive experience with IT financial management, budget planning, and cost optimization.
Educational Background
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field is required. A Master’s degree or MBA is highly desirable.
Exceptional Communication Skills
Superior verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with everyone from junior engineers to the board of directors.
Benefits & Perks Offered
Our client is committed to investing in their employees and offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed for a senior executive, including:
Executive Compensation
A highly competitive base salary, annual performance-based bonus, and a significant equity package (RSUs) in a thriving public company.
Comprehensive Health Coverage
Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your dependents with minimal employee contribution.
Retirement Planning
A robust 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match to help you plan for your future.
Work-Life Balance
A generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, paid company holidays, and flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life integration.
Wellness and Development
A wellness stipend for gym memberships or other health-related activities, access to mental health resources, and a substantial budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
Onsite Amenities
For those working from the San Francisco office, enjoy catered daily lunches, a fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages, and modern, collaborative office space.
Additional Perks
Commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), and life and disability insurance.
How to Apply
JRG Partners has been exclusively retained for this critical executive search. If you are a transformative infrastructure leader ready to make a significant impact at a premier public technology company, we encourage you to apply.
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and leadership philosophy. We are committed to a transparent and efficient interview process for all qualified candidates.
To learn more about our expertise in placing top-tier technology executives, we invite you to learn more by exploring our Technology executive search practice. We look forward to connecting with you.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.