Brooks is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Director of Infrastructure & Security Operations to lead and mature our global IT infrastructure and SecOps capabilities. This role is responsible for the strategy, operations, and execution of all infrastructure services, enterprise security operations, GRC and IT service delivery.
The ideal candidate is a technically proficient leader who can operate at both strategic and tactical levels - capable of leading teams, driving transformation, and diving deep when necessary.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage global infrastructure and security operations teams, including network, cloud, data center, endpoint platforms, and service desk.
* Own the end-to-end operational strategy for system availability, performance, and security monitoring.
* Oversee the day-to-day execution of infrastructure and security services, ensuring operational excellence and incident response readiness.
* Partner with the CISO to shape long-term strategy and roadmap for secure, resilient IT services.
* Drive automation, observability, and scalability across the infrastructure and security stack.
* Serve as a key escalation point for technical troubleshooting and security event resolution.
* Guide vendor selection, contract negotiations, and service-level adherence with third-party infrastructure and security providers.
* Partner cross-functionally with all functions in the business, and ensure alignment with Enterprise Applications, Data Analytics, Legal, and Trade Compliance teams.
At Brooks, we aim to foster a collaborative and engaging environment while offering flexibility where possible. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs.
Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Qualifications
* 10+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure and security operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
* Strong background in systems engineering, networking, cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), and enterprise security tooling.
* Demonstrated experience building and leading high-performing technical teams.
* Deep understanding of incident response, security monitoring, and operational risk management.
* Hands-on ability to troubleshoot, assess risk, and solve complex infrastructure and SecOps challenges.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and align technical and business stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in a global manufacturing organization.
* Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP).
* Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF, ITIL, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FedRamp.
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