Vice President, IT Infrastructure (Banking)

Hands-On Enterprise Server & Data Center Leadership

A mid-sized financial institution is seeking a technically hands-on VP of IT Infrastructure to lead enterprise server, virtualization, and data center operations in a regulated banking environment.

This is a working leadership role — you will manage a small engineering team while remaining deeply involved in architecture, engineering decisions, and complex escalations.

This is a full-time direct hire role working hybrid onsite 2-3 days per week in Midtown Manhattan with an organization that offers competitive compensation, the salary range for the role is $150,000-165,000 per year, an annual bonus, and a great benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

Own infrastructure strategy, architecture, and multi-year modernization roadmap.
Provide 3rd-level engineering oversight across:
Windows Server (2016+), Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell
VMware ESXi / vSphere / HCI
Storage, backup, and replication (Veeam, NetBackup, Backup Exec)
Cisco UCS, Exchange, DNS, and core identity services
Oversee on-prem and co-location data centers, disaster recovery, and continuity planning.
Lead infrastructure projects, upgrades, and migrations — on time and within budget.
Direct vendor relationships, contracts, SLAs, and third-party risk management.
Ensure configuration, asset, inventory, and license governance.
Maintain compliance with OCC and FFIEC regulatory expectations.
Support audits, regulatory exams, and executive reporting.

Requirements

8+ years progressive IT infrastructure experience with strong enterprise server depth.
3+ years leading infrastructure teams and managing vendors/MSPs.
Experience in banking or highly regulated financial environments.
Demonstrated expertise in data center operations, virtualization, and enterprise server architecture.
Strong understanding of IT controls, audit readiness, and regulatory standards.
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
Cisco and/or Microsoft certifications preferred.

Ideal Profile: A technically credible infrastructure leader who is equally comfortable mentoring engineers, handling regulatory issues, and architecting resilient, scalable banking infrastructure.

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