Priority Power

Director, IT Operations

HOUSTON, TXPosted a month ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Priority Power

  • Job overview

    The Director of IT Operations at Priority Power leads the strategic planning and management of IT infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring secure, high-performing technology operations aligned with business goals.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves leading the IT Infrastructure & Operations team, overseeing network and server systems, managing cloud strategy and governance, ensuring IT service delivery per ITIL practices, maintaining security and compliance, managing vendors, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field, over 10 years of IT infrastructure experience with 5+ years in leadership, proficiency in Azure and AWS cloud services, networking, security, and infrastructure automation tools; energy sector experience and cybersecurity knowledge are preferred.

  • Work environment and culture

    Priority Power values diversity and equal opportunity, fostering a collaborative and performance-driven culture emphasizing service excellence and continuous improvement.

  • Company information

    Priority Power is an energy sector company focused on secure and resilient technology environments supporting business operations.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will lead the IT Infrastructure & Operations team, including network engineers, system administrators, and IT support personnel, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team culture.

  • Unique job features

    The role includes managing hybrid cloud infrastructure (Azure and AWS), leading infrastructure transformation initiatives, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations like NERC CIP.

Company overview

Priority Power is a leading energy management services provider specializing in energy procurement, consulting, and infrastructure solutions. The company generates revenue by offering strategic energy solutions that help businesses optimize their energy usage and reduce costs. Founded in 2001, Priority Power has a strong history of delivering innovative energy strategies and has built a reputation for its expertise in navigating complex energy markets. The company focuses on providing tailored energy solutions to a diverse range of industries, ensuring clients achieve both economic and sustainability goals.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to emphasize your leadership experience in managing IT infrastructure teams, especially highlighting your ability to build and mentor high-performing groups aligned with business goals at Priority Power.

  • Showcase your expertise in hybrid cloud environments, specifically your hands-on experience with Azure and AWS, as well as on-premises infrastructure management, ensuring high availability and security.

  • Highlight your strategic planning skills, particularly your experience collaborating with executive leadership to develop technology roadmaps and drive infrastructure transformation projects like cloud migration and data center modernization.

  • Apply through multiple channels including Priority Power’s corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and application reach for the Director, IT Operations role.

  • Connect with current IT Infrastructure & Operations team members or leaders at Priority Power on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent cloud initiatives at Priority Power or asking about their approach to ITIL best practices and infrastructure automation.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as ‘hybrid cloud,’ ‘Azure,’ ‘AWS,’ ‘ITIL,’ ‘Infrastructure as Code,’ ‘cloud migration,’ ‘network security,’ and ‘team leadership’ to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.

  • Use Jennie Johnson’s Power Apply feature to automate tailored resume submissions across multiple platforms, identify and connect with relevant Priority Power insiders on LinkedIn, and optimize your resume for ATS systems, allowing you to focus on preparing for interviews and networking.

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