Vice President of Infrastructure & Security Operations Greater Kansas City, MO Area

The Company is seeking a VP of Infrastructure and Security Operations to lead the establishment of a secure and resilient technology foundation. This role is pivotal in the separation process, as the successful candidate will be responsible for owning and leading the transition of cloud infrastructure, network, and end-user computing, including security operations. The VP will be tasked with setting the mission, vision, and strategy for infrastructure and security operations, defining enterprise standards, and evaluating current and future infrastructure needs. A key focus will be on using next-generation solutions, automation, and AI to reduce costs and increase simplicity while ensuring the protection of sensitive data. Candidates for this role at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, with an advanced degree being a plus, and at least 10 years of experience in leading infrastructure, cloud, and operations teams. Experience in benefits, insurance, or financial services is preferred, as is a background in private equity or sponsor-backed company experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of resiliency, disaster recovery, and incident management, and a proven track record in procurement and building strong partner relationships. Essential qualifications include experience in designing and implementing zero trust environments, leading a carve-out or TSA-based separation, and a successful history of enabling safe AI adoption. The role requires a leader with excellent collaboration skills, the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders, and a focus on creating a stable, secure environment with a trusted service desk and SLA framework.

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