Come join our Rocket Ship and be part of Compass Datacenter’s mission to make life better by providing the world’s technology leaders with a secure place to plug-in wherever they grow. We provide custom, move-in ready data centers, from edge deployments to core facilities serving hyperscale, cloud and enterprise customers. At Compass we have our sights set on leaving a legacy imprint on the data center industry. By putting Culture first, we can show this not only produces results, but more importantly, can change lives.
Compass is recruiting for VP, IT Infrastructure. Reporting to the CTO, the VP, IT Infrastructure oversees all IT (Information Technology) functions to ensure that the Company’s technology is meeting its goals and objectives efficiently and reliably. S/he will work closely with different business units both in Canada and in the US, to assess the needs of users within the organization and manage continuous system improvements.
Responsibilities:
- Define, update, and implement IT objectives and programs to Compass’ objectives and strategies
- Coordinate and Manage IT across the enterprise
- Strategic planning - Identify important technical trends and find solutions to mitigate risks
- Acquire software/hardware required to meet Compass’ internal and external objectives
- Manage, mitigate and minimize Compass’ IT and network risk
- Implement systems and organization controls as per SOC / ISO / PCI requirements
- Develop new products/hardware and software tools that reduce waste, improve efficiency and experience of the customer
Skills and Experience:
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and written, with all levels within the company
- Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities, adaptable to new ideas and embrace changes
- Able to thrive within a busy working environment
- Have strong relationships with industry peers and trade associations
Requirements:
- Possesses strong leadership, supervisory, mentoring and coaching skills
- Ability to resolve problems using facts and sound reasoning
- Accustomed to working on multiple projects at the same time
- Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities, adaptable to new ideas and embrace changes
Location:
- Dallas, TX
Employer will not sponsor applicants for new employment visa status.
Disclaimer:
Compass is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
At Compass, we make lives better by providing the world's technology leaders with a secure place to plug in wherever they grow. We provide custom, move-in ready data centers from edge deployments to core facilities serving hyperscale, cloud and enterprise customers.
We are a Culture First organization. With a keen focus on our culture, we genuinely provide a place where employees can do their best work and grow personally and professionally. Each day, we are accountable to live out our four Core Convictions: 1) Humility In, Pride Out, 2) Actions and Words are One, 3) Continuous Improvement of People, Processes and Systems (spoiler alert - we order People first for a reason!), and 4) We Ask Why to Understand the Needs versus the Wants.
Compass is committed to an inclusive culture, and we celebrate and value diverse insights and perspectives. To continue to soar on our rocket ship, we need talent from various background, perspectives, and abilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to successfully participate in the job application, interview process, and in potential roles to perform crucial job functions.
That is why we are committed to our core convictions and key principles as we continue to provide companies a secure place to plug in.
Learn about us at www.compassdatacenters.com
Benefits:
Medical | Dental | Vision | Voluntary | 401K | Unlimited PTO (USA)
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Skills Required
- Experience leading IT infrastructure and enterprise IT functions
- Knowledge and experience implementing systems and organizational controls for SOC, ISO, PCI compliance
- Strong leadership, supervisory, mentoring and coaching skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all levels of the organization
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities, adapt to change
- Experience acquiring and managing enterprise hardware and software procurement
- Experience managing and mitigating IT and network risk
- Established relationships with industry peers and trade associations
- Strategic planning skills and ability to identify technical trends and mitigation strategies
What We Do
Compass Datacenters, one of Inc. Magazine’s 5000 fastest growing companies, designs and constructs data centers for some of the world’s largest hyperscalers and cloud providers on campuses across the globe. Our corporate culture is predicated on continual improvement and innovation and has enabled us to marry technology with modern manufacturing methods to enhance our ability to consistently deliver our customer’s projects faster, with no sacrifices in quality. Since our inception, our sustainability efforts have encompassed the entire data center from its design to its post-delivery performance, including the efficient use of land, water-free cooling and a focus on Green House Gas reduction in the materials used to build our facilities and in their operation. Compass embraces a long-term perspective with the financial strength of investors Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and Brookfield Infrastructure. While every business changes over time, our core convictions have served as the touchstone of our efforts since the company was founded. Their influence permeates every aspect of how we operate and the commitments we make to our customers.
