OMW Consulting

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Director of Infrastructure About My Client My client is building a revolutionary platform transforming military staff workflows and operational planning. Their software enables smarter, real-time decisions with powerful collaboration tools, AI-driven features, and customizable workflows—making operational teams more effective than ever. Their growing user base includes Combatant Commands and Service Components globally. Founded in 2019 by seasoned planners, my client's team now includes 120+ professionals—veterans from all military branches, technologists from leading software companies, and leaders from global organizations. They've raised over $53M from top-tier venture investors and continue to scale rapidly. What You Will Achieve As Director of Infrastructure, you’ll act as the critical link between internal delivery teams and complex customer environments. Your mission: ensure the platform operates reliably, securely, and at scale across both classified and unclassified networks—becoming a trusted, indispensable tool for customers. You'll lead efforts to harden infrastructure, evolve secure deployments, improve internal tooling, and drive delivery of scalable, supportable environments. This is a pivotal role in maintaining delivery speed while earning trust in sensitive operational domains. This newly created position reports directly to the CIO, with a clear goal: enable the company to meet growing enterprise demands without compromising speed or customer focus. About You You are a mission-driven technical leader who thrives in ambiguous environments and drives efficiency through systems thinking. Whether your background is in private tech, defense, or both, what matters most is your ability to lead with clarity and meet high technical standards. You’re fluent in concepts like availability, automation, and operational resilience. You’ve led technical programs with measurable impact and can communicate effectively across engineers, program managers, and C-level stakeholders. Your recent roles might include Director of Infrastructure, Head of Engineering Operations, VP of IT, or Deputy Director of IT—someone trusted when systems, uptime, or compliance are at stake. Security Requirement You must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. This is a condition of employment. Qualifications Professional Experience: 10+ years in infrastructure, security, or service delivery roles (3+ in a senior or leadership capacity) Experience in or with DoD IT environments, including classified networks Proven leadership of cross-functional technical programs Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of modern SaaS infrastructure (cloud-native, CI/CD, observability) Familiarity with secure network setups, endpoint and identity management, and compliance automation Experience with vulnerability management platforms and internal IT tooling Soft Skills: Strong organizational and systems thinking skills Effective communicator across technical and executive audiences Confident decision-maker amid ambiguity Nice-to-Haves: Active security clearance (or the ability to quickly obtain one) Experience implementing compliance frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST, FedRAMP) Background with defense acquisition or program office environments You’re a Great Fit If You: Obsess over creating value for real users Are ambitious, resourceful, and solutions-oriented Thrive in iterative, collaborative environments Operate with integrity, humility, and intellectual honesty Communicate clearly and concisely Embrace autonomy and navigate ambiguity with confidence What’s in It for You Salary: $235,000 – $310,000 Equity: RSUs included Flexibility: Remote work, flexible hours, unlimited PTO Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Retirement: 401(k) plan Parental Leave: Generous family support Team Retreats: Annual company summits