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Kaav Inc

Contract Infrastructure & Security Director (or Associate Director) Location: Bellevue, WA or Redwood Shores, CA (Local Candidates Only - Must Be Within Driving Distance) Type: Long Term (Potential ...

Crusoe

Director, Infrastructure Security

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$168K/yr

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Security Engineering , you will own two core pillars: Platform Security Engineering and Infrastructure Security Access and Posture Management . A Note ...

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Job description

Job Title: Contract Infrastructure & Security Director (or Associate Director)
Location: Bellevue, WA or Redwood Shores, CA (Local Candidates Only – Must Be Within Driving Distance)
Type: Long Term (Potential for Extension or Transition/Handoff)
Work Schedule: Hybrid – Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Start: ASAP
 
Company Overview
We are a growing biotech-related organization (250+ employees) with a strong technical environment and a major infrastructure transformation project underway. We're seeking a hands-on, senior-level contractor to fill a leadership gap within our Infrastructure and Security team.
 
Position Overview
This role will oversee infrastructure operations, support ongoing and upcoming projects (including a large AWS re-architecture), manage vendor relationships, and ensure solid security practices. You will manage a team (currently 9, with plans to reduce), work alongside helpdesk support (onsite via MSP), and provide technical leadership and strategic input.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead day-to-day infrastructure and security operations across Windows and Linux environments (primarily Windows)
     
  • Manage and oversee large AWS-based infrastructure; upcoming large AWS project
     
  • Provide strategic input and guidance on Azure-based initiatives and perform hands-on testing of new Azure implementations
     
  • Oversee and manage third-party vendors, including networking and MSP partners
     
  • Support and review security protocols; lead incident response coordination and assist in policy development as needed
     
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to redesign and improve infrastructure (300 Linux servers to be re-architected)
     
  • Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of systems
     
  • Align IT operations with business objectives
     
Required Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure and Security leadership roles
     
  • Strong background in Windows and Linux system administration
     
  • Deep expertise with AWS; experience leading large-scale AWS transformations
     
  • Solid working knowledge of Azure, including hands-on deployment and testing
     
  • Experience managing outsourced vendors and MSPs
     
  • Familiarity with general IT security practices and incident response protocols
     
  • Ability to write or guide security policy development
     
  • Strong leadership and project management skills
     
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
     
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience in biotech or life sciences companies (a plus, not required)
     
  • Experience managing infrastructure in a 250+ employee company
     
Compensation
Please provide your best rate. This is a senior contract role, and compensation will be aligned with market standards and experience.
 
To Apply
Candidates must be local to Bellevue, WA or Redwood Shores, CA and available to work onsite three days per week. Interviews to begin immediately for qualified candidates.