Director, Core Infrastructure

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

. Provide strategic leadership, governance, and evolution of the organization’s infrastructure ecosystem.

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $173,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT infrastructure leadership, including cloud platforms, identity and access management, and cybersecurity operations. Proven ability to manage service delivery, vendor relationships, and disaster recovery strategies in a mission-driven environment.

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IT Infrastructure LeadershipAzure Cloud Infrastructure StrategyITIL-Based Service ManagementSecurity Operations ManagementDisaster Recovery Planning

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Hard Skills

IT InfrastructureEndpoint ManagementIdentity ManagementVulnerability ManagementIncident ResponseDisaster Recovery SolutionsService DeliveryPerformance AnalysisCloud ServicesProject Management

Soft Skills

Strategic LeadershipTeam DevelopmentVendor ManagementCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Entra IDIntuneAzure Infrastructure ServicesITIL Framework

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit SectorPhilanthropic OrganizationsMission-DrivenService OperationsGovernance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityITSMRPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership, governance, and evolution of the organization’s infrastructure ecosystem.
Lead strategy for end-user computing, identity and access management, cloud platforms, service operations, cybersecurity enablement, and disaster recovery.
Establish enterprise standards, policies, and long-term roadmaps for device lifecycle management and workforce technology.
Govern identity and access management strategy, controls, and standards.
Direct ITIL-based service management and improve incident, request, and support service delivery.
Define the enterprise device and digital workplace strategy, including endpoint technologies, operating platforms, productivity tools, and modern workplace capabilities.
Direct infrastructure security operations, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, incident response, remediation, and compliance activities.
Lead infrastructure response to significant security incidents and cyber events.
Define and lead Azure cloud infrastructure strategy, governance, capacity planning, performance, resilience, and cost optimization.
Lead disaster recovery and technology resilience strategy, preparedness, testing, and continuous improvement.
Analyze infrastructure, security, and service performance data and conduct gap analyses for reports and roadmaps.
Lead and develop a team and external partners.
Manage infrastructure, support, and security operations budgets, contracts, service agreements, vendors, licensing, and managed services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience required.
10-12+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure and operations, including responsibility for endpoint management, identity, and user support.
3-5+ years in a leadership role within a nonprofit, philanthropic, or mission-driven global organization preferred.
Proven record in IT service management, including help desk operations, ITIL-based processes, and infrastructure support for a distributed workforce.
Hands-on expertise with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and Azure infrastructure services (compute, storage, networking, identity).
Demonstrated experience in security operations, including vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and incident response, and in partnering with security leadership or CISO functions.
Experience designing and testing disaster recovery and backup solutions for cloud and hybrid environments.
Strong vendor and project management experience, with ability to drive results through external partners and internal teams.
Commitment to RPA’s Mission and Values.
Applications must include a cover letter describing interest and qualifications and a resume.
Some travel may be required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health coverage
retirement benefits
paid sick leave
vacation and holidays
tuition reimbursement
access to professional development resources