infrastructure director

Equinix

<div>Who are we?<div>

Equinix is the world&rsquo;s digital infrastructure company&reg;, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. 

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
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A place where tech thinkers and future builders turn bold ideas into breakthrough experiences, we welcome your unique perspective. Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers&mdash;because progress starts with fresh ideas. You&rsquo;ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you&mdash;because when you feel valued, you&rsquo;re empowered to do your best work.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Head of Engineering for Physical Infrastructure to lead the strategy, architecture, and operations of our global physical compute, storage, and data center infrastructure. This role is pivotal in aligning hardware design, deployment, and operations with the evolving needs of our software and platform ecosystems. You will lead cross-functional engineering teams responsible for capacity planning, hardware lifecycle management, facilities integration, and operational excellence in physical environments.
Responsibilities<ul>
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Own the end-to-end strategy and execution for global physical infrastructure&mdash;including hardware platforms, data center IT footprint deployment and management, and capacity planning</li>
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Lead teams responsible for hardware engineering, deployment automation, rack/stack configuration, and physical network integration</li>
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Partner closely with cloud platform, SRE, networking, and infrastructure software teams to ensure seamless integration between physical and virtual layers</li>
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Drive reliability, availability, and efficiency across data center operations through monitoring, automation, and infrastructure standardization</li>
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Develop lifecycle management programs for compute, storage, and network hardware&mdash;from procurement to decommissioning</li>
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Establish and track KPIs for performance, utilization, power efficiency, and cost optimization</li>
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Evaluate emerging hardware technologies and vendor ecosystems to drive innovation and scale</li>
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Ensure compliance with operational, security, and environmental regulations</li>
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Qualifications<ul>
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12+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or data center operations, with at least 7 years in a leadership role</li>
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Deep expertise in physical infrastructure systems&mdash;compute, networking, power, cooling, and data center design</li>
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Proven track record managing global data center or colocation deployments at scale.</li>
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Strong understanding of integration between hardware, virtualization, and orchestration platforms</li>
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Experience in hardware lifecycle management, logistics, and infrastructure supply chain operations</li>
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Familiarity with monitoring, telemetry, and automation tools for physical infrastructure</li>
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Excellent leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to align technical operations with business goals</li>
</ul>
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 202,000 - 304,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
Equinix Benefits
As an employee, you become important to Equinix&rsquo;s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we&rsquo;re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you&rsquo;ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.</div>

Head of Engineering – Physical Infrastructure Director

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div>Qiddiya Investment Company is excited to announce an opening for the role of Development Director - Infrastructure - Gaming and E-Sports. This pivotal position will lead the development of state-of-the-art infrastructure to support a vibrant gaming and e-sports environment within our expansive entertainment destination. We are looking for a visionary leader who understands the gaming landscape and can spearhead advancements that elevate the gaming experience for our visitors.
In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic planning, design, and execution of infrastructure projects that will sustain high-performance gaming and e-sports facilities. Your expertise will drive Qiddiya's goal of being a pioneering destination for gaming and e-sports activities.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Responsibilities</h3><ul>
<li>Infrastructure Development Lead - Lead the process of infrastructure planning and design. Drive and oversee the construction process in line with strategic development goals, in coordination with delivery.</li>
<li>Technical Management and Interfacing &ndash; Understand the technical coordination and interdependencies, provide required direction to the internal team and consultants towards resolving design issues. Interface with the stakeholders, including Qiddiya City and regulatory authorities.</li>
<li>Project Management &ndash; Oversee the development of project management plan, including high level schedule, resources, quality and risk management. Develop internal resources plan, design review plan and guide the wider team to achieve time and quality goals for deliverables.</li>
<li>Procurement &ndash; Lead the consultant procurement process, including developing RFP, participate in technical and commercial evaluation, and presentation to management.nage the planning and development of infrastructure projects related to gaming and e-sports, ensuring alignment with Qiddiya&rsquo;s vision.</li>
</ul>Requirements<ul>
<li>Bachelor Degree in Civil / Electrical Engineering, preferably having 20 years (minimum 15 years) work experience in infrastructure development, with sound understanding of technical design and interfaces.</li>
<li>A minimum of 10-12 years of experience in infrastructure development with a focus on gaming, technology, or entertainment.</li>
<li>Experience in projects involving development of events venue and e-gaming arena, strongly desired.</li>
<li>Experience in full cycle of projects, i.e. from concept to construction completion and handover.</li>
<li>Knowledge of key engineering components of master plan and infrastructure development, such as Utilities, ICT, Smart City Technology, Security Strategy, FLS and Mobility strategy.</li>
<li>Strong project management skills including schedule management, procurement of consultant and contractors, change management and cost management.</li>
<li>Previous experience of working with a reputed developer as Director/Associate Director, and with large multidisciplinary international consultant/PMC as Project Director, or similar.</li>
<li>Knowledge of KSA authority regulations and previous experience of working in similar program in KSA, will be advantageous.track record of managing large-scale infrastructure projects from conception to completion.</li>
<li>In-depth understanding of the gaming and e-sports industry, including emerging technologies and trends.</li>
<li>Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to navigate complex timelines and budgetary constraints.</li>
<li>Strong leadership capabilities, fostering a collaborative environment with internal teams and external partners.</li>
<li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to project challenges.</li>
<li>Outstanding communication and presentation skills to effectively convey project insights to diverse stakeholders.</li>
</ul>Benefits
Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.</div>

Development Director - Infrastructure - Gaming and E-Sports (ENT680)

Ooredoo Group

<div>
 
 
 Our business landscape:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re an award-winning global communications company operating in nine countries across the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Our strategy is to become the region&rsquo;s leading digital infrastructure provider.
 
 
 
 
 
 Ooredoo Group&rsquo;s strategic vision is guided by five key pillars:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot; Value-Focused Portfolio:
 
 
 
 Boosting asset returns by focusing on telco operations, towers, data centres, the sea
 
 
 cable business and fintech.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot; Strengthen the Core:
 
 
 
 Optimally using deployed capital and maintain an appropriate cost structure.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot; Evolve the Core:
 
 
 
 Monetising opportunities to generate new revenue streams via programmes focusing on analytics, digitalisation of operations, and partnerships with digital service providers.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot; People:
 
 
 
 Building an engaged and empowered workforce through integrated learning programs and coaching and mentoring.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot; Excellence in Customer Experience:
 
 
 
 Creating superior customer experiences.
 
 
 
 
 
 From day one, every employee who joins our team becomes an integral part of our success journey.
 
 
 We offer you the chance to enhance your skills, advance your career, and maintain a healthy work-
 
 
 life balance. Empowering you to catapult your personal and professional growth. If you&rsquo;re looking to challenge your growth potential, Ooredoo is the employer for you.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job overview:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Associate Director - International Infrastructure Development is responsible for strategic development and execution of international network expansion initiatives. This includes submarine cable investments, global Points of Presence (PoPs), terrestrial fiber networks, and data center interconnectivity. The role is critical in enhancing Ooredoo&rsquo;s global network footprint, ensuring scalability, resilience, and competitive advantage in international connectivity. Also representing Ooredoo in global subsea cable consortiums.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Your impact on our goals:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot; Enhance, develop and implement Ooredoo Group&rsquo;s international network expansion roadmap, including submarine cables, terrestrial fiber, and PoPs.
 
 
 &middot; Lead feasibility studies, planning, and deployment of new submarine cable projects.
 
 
 &middot; Oversee full lifecycle management of submarine cable investments, including negotiations, Construction &amp; Maintenance Agreements (C&amp;MA), and implementation.
 
 
 &middot; Identify investment opportunities in international network infrastructure.
 
 
 &middot; Ensure network design and architecture align with Ooredoo&rsquo;s long-term strategic vision.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Consortium &amp; Partner Engagement
 
 
 
 &middot; Represent Ooredoo Group in global submarine cable consortiums, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
 
 
 &middot; Develop strategic partnerships with global carriers, submarine cable operators, CDN, Internet Exchanges, cloud providers, and hyperscalers.
 
 
 &middot; Negotiate and manage cross-border infrastructure partnerships to enhance Ooredoo&rsquo;s international connectivity.
 
 
 &middot; Collaborate with regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with telecommunications laws and industry standards.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Commercial &amp; Financial Management
 
 
 
 &middot; Develop business cases for international infrastructure investments, including cost analysis and ROI assessment.
 
 
 &middot; Oversee contract negotiations for submarine cable and capacity investments.
 
 
 &middot; Optimize financial performance through cost-effective sourcing and infrastructure sharing agreements.
 
 
 &middot; Track global market trends, pricing strategies, and competitive positioning for international connectivity.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Operational Execution &amp; Asset Management
 
 
 
 &middot; Maintain and update records of Ooredoo&rsquo;s international broadband capacity assets.
 
 
 &middot; Ensure network performance, resilience, and redundancy in international connectivity.
 
 
 &middot; Implement asset lifecycle management strategies to optimize infrastructure utilization.
 
 
 &middot; Develop global capacity restoration plans to mitigate service disruptions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Deliverables
 
 
 
 &middot; Infrastructure Expansion Roadmap: Execution of strategic network development plans.
 
 
 &middot; Consortium &amp; Investment Leadership: Successful participation in global submarine cable projects. &middot; ROI Optimization: Ensuring financial efficiency in infrastructure investments.
 
 
 &middot; Network Resilience &amp; Performance: Maximized uptime and redundancy for Ooredoo&rsquo;s international network.
 
 
 &middot; Regulatory &amp; Compliance Adherence: Full alignment with industry and government regulations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience &amp; Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &middot; 12+ years of experience in international telecommunications infrastructure development, Subject Matter Expert, Chaired submarine cable consortiums , and global network expansion.
 
 
 &middot; Proven expertise in leading submarine cable investments, designing Sea Cables and
 
 
 negotiating high-value commercial agreements.
 
 
 &middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
 
 
 &middot; Master&rsquo;s degree (MBA or equivalent) is a plus.
 
</div>

Associate Director – International Infrastructure Development

Epsilon

<div>Overview 
About Business Unit: 
At the core of all that Epsilon does is a team that sets the foundation of our IT infrastructure. The team drives innovation and efficiency through pioneering technology across Epsilon's platforms and business verticals. From being the first point of contact for infrastructure needs to final deployment, the team provides end-to-end solutions for our client-facing platforms. ETS supports all aspects of revenue-generating platforms for Epsilon and sets the architectural direction for our enterprise deployments. By adopting the newest technologies, such as Cloud, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence, the team is at the front of redefining our digital business and capturing new opportunities.
 
 
SUMMARY: 
We are seeking a seasoned and forward-thinking Director of Infrastructure Delivery to lead our global infrastructure design teams. This role is pivotal to our global transformation journey - shifting from traditional infrastructure management toward a modern, DevOps-centric, cloud-native delivery model. Understanding flows of Data Center to Cloud and Data Center to Data Center Migrations is a plus.
 
 
The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of both legacy and emerging infrastructure platforms, combined with proven leadership in managing globally distributed teams. This individual will be responsible for delivering reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure services while modernizing operations to support product engineering, platform automation, Operational SRE and business agility.
 
 
Participates in ongoing integrated project activities including feasibility studies, scope, timeline, task list, and workflow of projects. Designs, implements, and performs designated tasks from the product sprints requiring extended services that includes design, working solutions on infrastructure solutioning, provisioning and orchestration. Own the technical engagement and ultimate success around integrated implementation projects and having deep expertise in the Cloud and On-prem technologies.
 
 
Click here to view how Epsilon transforms marketing with 1 View, 1 Vision and 1 Voice.
 
 
Responsibilities 
<ul><li>
Lead and mentor a team of infrastructure leads, engineers and service owners across global teams.
</li><li>Drive alignment with global IT strategy focused on automation, scalability, and cloud native architecture.
</li><li>Represent infrastructure delivery in global planning and governance forums.
</li><li>Ensure availability, reliability, and performance of on-premises and cloud-hosted infrastructure platforms.
</li><li>Own and improve SLAs and KPIs regarding design, deployment, transition to manage, decommission, incident response, problem management, and change control processes.
</li><li>Champion operational (SRE) enablement, compliance (including SOX/PCI), and security best practices.
</li><li>Lead the transformation from legacy systems (e.g., traditional VMs, storage, monitoring) to modern infrastructure (e.g., serverless, container platforms, SaaS/PaaS).
</li><li>Support DevOps toolchain integration and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption by developing and maintaining IaC templates and scripts using tools such as Terraform, Ansible AWX, AWS CloudFormation to automate provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud resources to ensure consistency and repeatability.
</li><li>Foster a high-performing, engaged, and continuously learning team culture by guiding skill development and succession planning aligned with modern infrastructure capabilities.
</li><li>Manage workload balancing, shift planning, and collaboration across geographies.
</li><li>Working experience of installation, configuration and maintenance, design, deployment, monitoring, develop, upgrade and support of on premise and cloud infrastructure by automation.
</li><li>Day-to-day management and continued evolution of STS infrastructure and design capabilities. Collaborates with fellow IT leaders to create an environment where knowledge and insights can be used and exchanged.
</li></ul> 
Qualifications 
<ul><li>
15+ years of experience in IT infrastructure operations, with at least 5 years in leadership roles managing global or regional teams.
</li><li>5+ year experience working within a public cloud environment. Must have a good understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
</li><li>Must have experience with traditional data center infrastructure (storage, compute, network, backup, monitoring).
</li><li>Previous experience implementing container strategies, i.e. Kubernetes, Docker, EKS, ECS, GKS.
</li><li>Hands-on familiarity with DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
</li><li>Proven track record of leading modernization initiatives, including DevOps support, automation including CI/CD/CM, SRE facilitation and tool rationalization.
</li><li>Experience managing compliance frameworks (SOX, PCI, ISO) and high-security environments. Configuring and supporting the implementation &amp; maintenance security tools.
</li><li>Previous experience working with Agile Development Practices (SDLC / Agile / Scrum methodologies).
</li><li>Good communication, people management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
</li><li>Strong analytical and decision-making abilities in a complex, fast-paced environment.
</li><li>Ability and willingness to be hands-on when needed.
</li><li>Developing and updating business continuity and disaster recovery protocols.
</li><li>Knowledge of emerging technologies, related to infrastructure (i.e. network, data center, hardware, software) and the standard methodologies.
</li><li>Hands-on experience using the tools and techniques to debug problems within the full stack.
</li><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant certifications (AWS/Azure Architect, ITIL, PMP) are a plus.
</li></ul> 
Additional Information 
Epsilon is a global data, technology and services company that powers the marketing and advertising ecosystem. For decades, we've provided marketers from the world's leading brands the data, technology and services they need to engage consumers with 1 View, 1 Vision and 1 Voice. 1 View of their universe of potential buyers. 1 Vision for engaging each individual. And 1 Voice to harmonize engagement across paid, owned and earned channels. 
 
Epsilon's comprehensive portfolio of capabilities across our suite of digital media, messaging and loyalty solutions bridge the divide between marketing and advertising technology. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day using advanced AI and hold many patents of proprietary technology, including real-time modeling languages and consumer privacy advancements. Thanks to the work of every employee, Epsilon has been consistently recognized as industry-leading by Forrester, Adweek and the MRC. Epsilon is a global company with more than 9,000 employees around the world. 
 
Epsilon has a core set of 5 values that define our culture and guide us to bring value for our clients, our people and consumers. We are seeking candidates that align with our values, demonstrate them and make them meaningful in their day-to-day work: 
<ul><li>
Act with integrity. We are transparent and have the courage to do the right thing.</li><li>
Work together to win together. We believe collaboration is the catalyst that unlocks our full potential.</li><li>
Innovate with purpose. We shape the market with big ideas that drive big outcomes.</li><li>
Respect all voices. We embrace differences and foster a culture of connection and belonging.</li><li>
Empower with accountability. We trust each other to own and deliver on common goals.</li></ul> 

Because You Matter 
YOUniverse. A work-world with you at the heart of it! 
At Epsilon, we believe people make the place. And everything we do is designed with you in mind. That's why our work-world, aptly named 'YOUniverse' is focused on creating a nurturing environment that elevates your growth, wellbeing and work-life harmony. So, come be part of a people-centric workspace where care for you is at the core of all we do.
 
 
Take a trip to YOUniverse and explore our unique benefits, here
 
 
Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
Epsilon is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities by using reasonable efforts to attract, recruit, engage and retain qualified individuals of all ethnicities and backgrounds, including, but not limited to, women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities and any other underrepresented groups, traits or characteristics.</div>

Director, Information Systems

Parsons

<div>In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We&rsquo;ve got what you&rsquo;re looking for.
Job Description:
Senior Project Director ( DESIGN) - Infrastructure
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Director to oversee and manage a diverse portfolio of infrastructure design projects. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, governance, and oversight for multiple concurrent design programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, quality standards, and client expectations.
The portfolio includes projects across drainage networks, utilities, highways, tunneling, transportation infrastructure, and urban development. This role requires a strong leader capable of driving performance, managing risk, and ensuring delivery excellence across a multi-disciplinary, multi-project environment.
What You'll Be Doing:
<ul><li>Provide overall leadership and direction for a portfolio of complex infrastructure design projects.
</li></ul><ul><li>Establish governance frameworks to ensure consistent quality, schedule adherence, and budget control across all projects.
</li></ul><ul><li>Oversee project directors, managers, and discipline leads to ensure effective resource utilization and performance.
</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor and report on portfolio-wide progress, risks, and opportunities to senior management and stakeholders.
</li></ul><ul><li>Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the design delivery process.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
</li></ul><ul><li>Act as a senior liaison with clients, authorities, and key stakeholders at a portfolio level.
</li></ul><ul><li>Support business development activities through strategic input, proposal oversight, and client relationship management.
</li></ul>What Required Skills You'll Bring:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline from a recognized Western institution (Master&rsquo;s preferred).
</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum 20+ years of professional experience in infrastructure design and project delivery, with significant portfolio or program management experience.
</li></ul><ul><li>Proven track record overseeing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, including drainage, utilities, highways, tunneling, and related infrastructure.
</li></ul><ul><li>Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) certification is mandatory.
</li></ul><ul><li>Strong knowledge of regional design codes, standards, and permitting processes in the Gulf region.
</li></ul><ul><li>Exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement skills.
</li></ul>What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
<ul><li>Expertise in portfolio and program management methodologies.
</li></ul><ul><li>Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets at program level.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to mentor senior leaders and build high-performance teams.
</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (Arabic is a plus).
</li></ul>Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee&rsquo;s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest&mdash;APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .</div>

Senior Project Director ( Design) - Infrastructure

Cisco

<div>Meet the Team:
Cisco is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Director to lead a critical AI infrastructure program within the Middle East, such as our partnerships with Humain. This role will be an integral part of the AI Infrastructure team, responsible for driving Cisco&rsquo;s product solutions, running the day-to-day relationship, and supervising all technical and operational aspects of a specific, high-profile AI project. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in hyperscale environments and AI workloads, coupled with validated experience navigating and succeeding within the local business and cultural landscape of the Middle East. 
 
Your Impact:
<ul><li>Product Solution &amp; Portfolio Leadership: Drive the adoption and integration of Cisco&rsquo;s comprehensive product portfolio (hardware, software, and services) to meet the unique technical and operational demands of AI infrastructure within sovereign cloud environments. This includes understanding and influencing product roadmaps across various organizations such as AI networking, AI compute, Optics, CHG (Common Hardware Group), Security, and more.</li>
<li>Technical &amp; Operational Expertise: Apply deep technical and operational understanding of hyperscale cloud environments, AI infrastructure, and advanced networking to the program. This includes:</li>
<li>Understanding AI workload requirements, including GPU consumption and the shift from InfiniBand (IB) to Ethernet Back-End (BE) networks.</li>
<li>Ability to document and analyze the customer's network architecture (Front-End, Back-End, Backbone) and identify Cisco's positioning and opportunities.</li>
<li>Awareness of driven solutions and the ability to articulate Cisco's value proposition within the program context.</li>
<li>Program Leadership &amp; Execution: Lead the successful planning, execution, and delivery of a designated strategic AI infrastructure program (e.g., Humain), ensuring alignment with customer requirements and Cisco's strategic objectives.</li>
<li>Customer Relationship Management: Serve as the main point of contact for the assigned customer program, building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with key technical and operational partners. Understand their evolving needs and translate them into actionable plans for Cisco.</li>
<li>Multi-functional Coordination: Facilitate seamless teamwork across various Cisco internal teams, including engineering, sales, product management, and services, to ensure timely and effective delivery of solutions for the assigned program. Create vital forums for opportunity identification and issue resolution.</li>
<li>Opportunity &amp; Prioritization: Identify and assess new opportunities within the assigned program, bringing together both successes and lessons learned from any lost opportunities. Prioritize program activities and technical requirements to increase impact and strategic imperative.</li>
<li>Communication &amp; Influence: Effectively communicate sophisticated technical and program-related information to both technical and non-technical audiences, influencing decisions and driving consensus within the program.</li> 
</ul> 
Minimum Qualifications:
<ul><li>Senior Product Leadership: 10+ years of dynamic experience in program management, technical sales, solutions architecture, or product management within the networking, ASIC, or network software domains, with a consistent track record of leading large-scale, complex technology programs.</li>
<li>In-Region Expertise: Demonstrated experience working within the Middle East region, with a strong understanding of local business practices, cultural nuances, and regulatory environments.</li>
<li>Deep Technical Competence: Extensive technical and operational understanding of hyperscale cloud environments, AI infrastructure, and data center networking, including:</li>
<li>Experience with network/ASIC product management and/or network software product management.</li>
<li>Validated knowledge of the shift to Ethernet Back-End networks and GPU-centric architectures for AI workloads.</li>
<li>Ability to analyze and understand complex network topologies (FE, BE, BB).</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer Science, or related technical field.</li> 
</ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul><li>Customer Engagement: Excellent customer-facing skills, including presentation abilities and a strong focus on building and maintaining relationships with key customer partners.</li>
<li>Multi-functional Teamwork: Validated ability to coordinate and drive efforts across diverse internal teams within a large, matrixed organization to achieve program objectives.</li>
<li>Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</li>
<li>Communication &amp; Influence: Superior communication, presentation, and influencing skills, capable of engaging effectively with technical leaders and senior management.</li>
<li>Operational Rigor: Experience with project management methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA) to track and run program progress effectively.</li>
<li>Cisco Internal Knowledge: Familiarity with Cisco's internal development methodologies and NPI (New Product Introduction) lifecycle.</li>
<li>Master's degree or equivalent experience</li> 
</ul> 
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we&rsquo;re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era &ndash; and beyond. We&rsquo;ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put &ndash; we power the future.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you&rsquo;ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with
empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.</div>
 <div>Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: 
 
<div>When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.</div>
U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco&rsquo;s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco&rsquo;s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.</div>

Director, AI Infrastructure

New York University

<div>Position Summary:

UAE nationals are encouraged to apply 
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint a Director, IT Solutions Architecture and Engineering reporting to Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Special Advisor to the COO for Strategic Initiatives. 
The Director, IT Solutions Architecture and Engineering leads technology solutions architecture and engineering efforts for NYU Abu Dhabi, focusing on the strategic design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the university's core IT infrastructure services. The Director is responsible for architecting and delivering robust, scalable, secure, and integrated infrastructure and endpoint technology services that support research, teaching, learning, and operations. This includes designing and building comprehensive IT solutions by translating business needs into scalable, secure, and supportable technical systems. Concurrently, the role maintains a strong focus on architecting the necessary data pipelines, computing infrastructure, and foundational frameworks specifically to enable secure and effective AI development and its strategic integration into both new and existing IT solutions across all university functions. 
Reporting to the CIO, the director oversees infrastructure lifecycle planning, engineering execution, and innovation across key services like data centers, networks, classroom technology, AV, cloud platforms, AI enablement and research computing, delivered through centralized and endpoint services. A key accountability is to guarantee all developed solutions have a formal service support model in place; this involves managing the handoff to IT Service Management and IT Operations teams, ensuring solutions are reliably supported and manageable long-term. As part of a global university system, this position also plays a strategic role in aligning locally engineered services with globally provisioned IT systems, ensuring seamless interoperability while addressing unique local needs. 
Key Responsibilities: 
Lead IT Solution Design, Engineering &amp; Delivery<ul><li>
This is the core activity of the role, encompassing the entire process from identifying needs to delivering functional technology. It involves understanding what different university departments require from technology, then translating those needs into clear technical requirements and comprehensive solution designs. The Director leads the engineering and implementation of these solutions, overseeing the creation of robust, scalable, and secure IT systems, including networks, data centers, classroom tools, AV, cloud services, endpoint devices, etc.. This ensures all technology directly supports and enhances the university's academic, research, and operational goals</li></ul>
Manage Infrastructure Lifecycle &amp; Drive Innovation<ul><li>
This responsibility covers managing the entire lifespan of the university's core IT infrastructure and architectures, including overseeing significant capital and lifecycle projects, from planning for new technologies to replacing old ones, and actively introducing innovative solutions. It means forecasting future needs, evaluating new products, and leading initiatives to keep the university's technology modern and competitive. The goal is to ensure the university always has the best tools to adapt and thrive</li></ul>
Architect &amp; Enable AI Capabilities<ul><li>
This duty involves designing the underlying technology foundations specifically for Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the university's systems. This includes architecting the necessary data pipelines, computing infrastructure, and foundational frameworks. The aim is to enable secure and effective AI development and its strategic integration into new and existing IT solutions across all university functions</li></ul>
Align Local IT with Global University Systems<ul><li>
This duty ensures that IT systems used at NYU Abu Dhabi work seamlessly with the larger global IT systems provided by NYU. It involves collaborating with central NYU IT teams, sharing local needs, and ensuring compatibility and interoperability between local and global systems. The purpose is to provide a unified and consistent technology experience across the entire global university network</li></ul>
Ensure Service Support &amp; Operational Readiness<ul><li>
This duty is about guaranteeing that every new IT solution developed has a clear, formal plan for ongoing support once it's built. It involves creating formal service support models and working closely with the IT Service Management and IT Operations teams to transfer knowledge and documentation. The aim is to ensure all solutions remain stable and perform well, providing uninterrupted service</li></ul>
Departmental Leadership &amp; Resource Management<ul><li>
This responsibility covers leading and managing the IT Architecture and Engineering department itself, overseeing its people, budget, and internal operations. This includes recruiting, developing, and mentoring a high-performing team. The purpose is to build and sustain a capable, efficient, and well-resourced department that consistently delivers on its strategic technical objectives and fosters a culture of excellence</li></ul>
Qualifications:

Required Education:<ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or diploma in a related field or 25+ years of relevant industry experience</li></ul>
Preferred Education:<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or a related technical discipline</li></ul>
Required Experience:<ul><li>
10+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure architecture, systems integration, software engineering, or infrastructure design, with a significant portion focused on solutions service delivery within large scale enterprise or academic environments</li><li>
5+ years of experience in a senior leadership or directorial role, managing multidisciplinary technical teams, with direct accountability for infrastructure planning, project delivery, and support strategy</li><li>
Extensive experience with designing, implementing, and managing core IT infrastructure services including , data networks, data centers, cloud integrated platforms (IaaS/PaaS), unified communications, audio visual and endpoint devices and enterprise systems</li><li>
Demonstrated leadership in lifecycle refresh projects, capital planning, and the delivery of high-value infrastructure new build and upgrades across diverse organisational areas</li><li>
Extensive experience in asset lifecycle management, including the development and execution of long-term refresh strategies, capital planning, and the implementation of structured asset tracking systems and workflows</li><li>
Proven experience in manufacturer and vendor management, managing and negotiating contracts, leading procurement strategies and workflows for complex technical systems</li><li>
Extensive experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams, ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery of high-impact IT solutions</li><li>
Proven track record of overseeing large-scale solution deployments, including vendor engagement, contract negotiation, and technical handover into operational support frameworks</li><li>
Deep understanding of service transition planning, ITSM processes, and operational readiness across infrastructure and end-user technology domains</li><li>
Ability to translate institutional goals into practical technology roadmaps and service-aligned solutions that meet operational needs</li><li>
Deep expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies, with practical experience applying these to large-scale, IT, AV and hybrid infrastructure systems</li><li>
Profound understanding of scalable, secure, and resilient system design principles and integration methodologies</li><li>
Strong knowledge of cloud computing platforms and hybrid infrastructure strategies, with experience integrating IT systems into broader cloud-based service ecosystems</li><li>
Comprehensive understanding of networking, cybersecurity principles, and data governance best practices</li><li>
Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle planning and asset management methodologies, with experience implementing structured frameworks for tracking, forecasting, and optimising the utilisation and replacement of technology assets across large-scale environments</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to translate complex business and functional requirements into robust technical specifications, infrastructure and architectural designs</li><li>
Exceptional leadership, team-building, and mentorship skills, with a track record of developing high-performing technical support and engineering talent</li><li>
Superior communication and presentation skills, adept at articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including executive leadership, project and non-technical stakeholders</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to navigate complex technical challenges, drive consensus and make informed strategic decisions in evolving institutional environments</li><li>
In-depth knowledge and practical understanding of service management frameworks, with a focus on embedding support models into infrastructure deployments to ensure efficient, sustainable operations and measurable service performance</li></ul>
Preferred Experience:<ul><li>
Relevant professional certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert)</li><li>
Certifications in IT Service Management (e.g., ITIL Expert) or Project Management (e.g., PMP)</li><li>
Certification or demonstrable expertise in AI/ML solution design or architecture</li><li>
Knowledge of higher education specific IT challenges and opportunities, particularly in supporting research, teaching, hybrid learning, and large-scale event environments</li><li>
Familiarity with research computing environments and requirements</li><li>
Understanding of DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, with a focus on operationalising and maintaining resilient infrastructure and systems</li><li>
Experience developing in-house platforms for management, data reporting, and support workflow optimisation, aligned with service management frameworks</li><li>
Ability to bridge technical and operational domains by translating institutional goals into sustainable, scalable infrastructure strategies</li><li>
Ability to influence strategic direction and drive consensus across diverse technical and non-technical teams, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and service delivery goals</li><li>
A forward-thinking mindset with a passion for leveraging emerging technologies to solve institutional challenges</li><li>
Skilled in leading cross-functional initiatives involving infrastructure planning, user experience design, procurement, and policy development in complex institutional settings</li><li>
Strong ability to balance innovation with operational sustainability, ensuring new architecture and systems are supportable, cost-effective, and deliver measurable long-term value</li><li>
Committed to continuous improvement through strategic planning, team development, and the application of practical, technology-driven solutions that streamline workflows, increase efficiency, and support institutional excellence</li></ul>
Additional Information:

About NYUAD 
NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU&rsquo;s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.</div><div></div>

Director, IT Solutions Architecture and Engineering – Information Technology

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