Director of Corporate IT
Acronis
The Director of Corporate IT (Infrastructure & Operations) is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the company’s global Corporate IT infrastructure. This includes end user computing, network, datacenter, and systems administration teams, as well as management of key technology vendors.
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned technology leader with strong experience in enterprise infrastructure, global operations, and service delivery — ensuring availability, scalability, and performance of critical systems. The Director Corporate IT reports to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and will work closely with the Information Security and Compliance Team, Procurement, Finance, Enterprise Applications, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment between operational technology and security objectives.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Leadership Strategy
- Lead and manage global infrastructure teams including: End-user computing/service desk, Network Team (data center, enterprise, and cloud networking), Data center operations team (on-premise infrastructure, AD virtualization, cloud platforms, M365, PKI)
- Develop and execute the IT infrastructure strategy aligned with business goals and security standards.
- Define and manage infrastructure roadmaps, capacity planning, and technology lifecycle management.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with business leaders and other functions, especially the Security team.
Financial Management
- Manage the infrastructure and operations budget, including forecasting, planning and cost optimization.
- Collaborate with the Procurement team to drive spend efficiency through effective vendor negotiation, licensing optimization, and lifecycle management.
- Partner with Finance to track variances, analyze cost drivers, and report on ROI for technology investments.
Operational Excellence
- Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of global IT services and infrastructure.
- Oversee incident, problem, and change management processes to maintain operational stability.
- Implement ITIL-aligned practices for service delivery and continuous improvement.
- Manage global datacenter operations and hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Lead modernization and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability.
Vendor & Partner Management
- Manage strategic technology vendors, including ISPs, colocation providers, hardware/software suppliers, and third-party maintenance vendors.
- Negotiate contracts and SLAs to ensure cost-effective, high-quality service delivery.
- Oversee vendor performance and compliance with company policies and standards.
Collaboration with Information Security
- Work closely with the Security and Compliance teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with security policies, controls, and compliance frameworks.
- Partner on incident response, vulnerability remediation, and infrastructure hardening initiatives.
- Support implementation of security monitoring, network segmentation, and identity/access management improvements.
People Management
- Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing global infrastructure team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Establish clear goals, KPIs, and performance metrics for teams and individuals.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Required:
- 10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Demonstrated success managing large-scale, globally distributed IT operations.
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Broad technical expertise across:
Networking: LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and cloud networking
Datacenter technologies: Compute, storage, and virtualization
Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, and GCP
Microsoft ecosystem: Active Directory, M365, and PKI
IT service management: ITIL or similar frameworks
Exceptional vendor management, negotiation, and contract oversight skills.
Strong communication, influence, and stakeholder management capabilities across all levels of the organization.
Preferred
Experience working in regulated or security-sensitive environments.
Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27000 series, NIST, or CIS Controls.
Relevant certifications or academic background (B.S. or M.S.) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or IT Management.
Key Relationships
Reports to: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Partners with: Security, Procurement, Compliance, and Business Systems teams
Leads: Global infrastructure and operations teams across multiple regions.
Success Indicators
Consistently reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure services.
High end-user satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Strong alignment between IT operations and organizational security objectives.
WHO WE ARE
Acronis is a global cyber protection company that provides natively integrated cybersecurity, data protection, and endpoint management for managed service providers (MSPs), small and medium businesses (SMBs), enterprise IT departments and home users. Our all-in-one solutions are highly efficient and designed to identify, prevent, detect, respond, remediate, and recover from modern cyberthreats with minimal downtime, ensuring data integrity and business continuity. We offer the most comprehensive security solution on the market for MSPs with our unique ability to meet the needs of diverse and distributed IT environments.
A Swiss company founded in Singapore in 2003, Acronis offers over twenty years of innovation with 15 offices worldwide and more than 1800 employees in 50+ countries. Acronis Cyber Protect is available in 26 languages in 150 countries and is used by over 20,000 service providers to protect over 750,000 businesses.
Our corporate culture is focused on making a positive impact on the lives of each employee and the communities we serve. Mutual trust, respect and belief that we can contribute to the world everyday are the cornerstones of our team. Each member of our “A-Team” plays an instrumental role in driving the success of our innovative and expanding business. We seek individuals who excel in dynamic, global environments and have a never give up attitude, contributing to our collective growth and impact.
Our Interview Practices
To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process.
Use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during live interviews may be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process and a full criminal, education and identification background check is required for all new hires.
Acronis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.