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Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
   

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

The Director of IT Infrastructure leads and oversees APPI, Integrations, CI/CD, Database, Core Infrastructure, Platform, with accountability for advancing secure, reliable, and scalable technology services. This leadership role also drives digital transformation initiatives, modernizes technology platforms, strengthens disaster recovery and resilience capabilities, and brings practical knowledge of AI/ML-enabled solutions to improve operational efficiency, insight, and service delivery across the organization.

Job Specifications:  

• Starting Wage: $150,000 - $180,000 + Annual Bonus + Equity 

• Employment Type: Year Round 

• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 

• Housing Availability: No 

 Job Responsibilities:

• Lead digital transformation efforts across infrastructure and integration domains, modernizing platforms, processes, and service delivery to better align technology capabilities with business strategy.
• Develop and mentor leaders across technical teams, building organizational capability, succession strength, accountability, and a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Drive modernization of APPI and integration capabilities, incorporating automation and AI/ML-informed approaches where appropriate to improve interoperability, decision-making, and service performance.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align IT infrastructure strategies with business goals, drive technological innovation, and safeguard organizational assets.
• Ensure the stability, security, performance, and resilience of network infrastructure, enterprise platform services, and telecom systems, including robust disaster recovery planning and recovery readiness.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain the integrity and security of IT systems.
• Manage budget, resources, and vendor relationships to optimize IT infrastructure operations and support business growth.

Job Requirements:

• Experience leading digital transformation and technology modernization initiatives across complex enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of system integration, APPI technologies, and emerging AI/ML capabilities relevant to infrastructure, operations, and service improvement.
• Strong background in observability, monitoring, and automation, with the ability to leverage telemetry, alerting, and workflow automation to improve reliability, performance, and operational efficiency.
• Demonstrated success in developing leaders, mentoring technical teams, and building high-performing organizations.
• Strong technical expertise in infrastructure operations, enterprise platforms, disaster recovery strategy, planning, and execution.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans that align IT infrastructure with business goals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement

The expected pay range is $150,000 - $180,000 + Annual Bonus + Equity. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  514964
Reference Date: 05/23/2026 
Job Code Function: Applications