Director, Network & Cloud Infrastructure

Job Summary:The Director, Network & Cloud Infrastructure will own the design, security, and reliability of HiLabs’ enterprise network and multi-cloud infrastructure. This leader will architect and operate the LAN/WAN, datacenter, and cloud networking foundation (AWS, Azure, GCP) that supports HiLabs’ AI-powered healthcare data platforms — ensuring high availability, low latency, and compliance with HIPAA, SOC 2, and HITRUST requirements.Responsibilities:Network Architecture and Operations, through:Designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise LAN/WAN, datacenter, and campus network infrastructure, including routing, switching, and load balancingLeading network security architecture, including next-generation firewalls, microsegmentation, and secure remote access (Palo Alto Networks, Cisco ASA)Managing application delivery and load balancing (NGINX) to ensure performance, scalability, and uptime for HiLabs’ productsCloud Infrastructure and Automation, through:Architecting secure, scalable cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and GCP to support HiLabs’ AI/ML and data platformsDriving adoption of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) to enable immutable, repeatable, and auditable infrastructure deploymentsPartnering with engineering to embed network and cloud security controls into CI/CD pipelinesCore Responsibilities:Own the network and cloud infrastructure strategy, roadmap, and budgetLead observability and monitoring practices (Splunk, AppDynamics) to proactively identify and resolve performance and availability issuesManage incident response, root cause analysis, and disaster recovery for network and cloud outagesEnsure network and cloud environments meet HIPAA, SOC 2, and HITRUST compliance requirementsBuild, mentor, and scale a team of network and cloud engineersEvaluate and manage relationships with network/cloud vendors, ISPs, and managed service providersPartner with the CISO and security team on vulnerability management and audit readinessReport on infrastructure health, capacity, and risk to executive leadership.Desired Profile:12+ years of experience in network engineering and IT infrastructure, including 5+ years in a Director or senior leadership roleBachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related fieldITIL certification required; CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CCDP, or equivalent Cisco certifications strongly preferredDeep expertise in Cisco routing/switching, load balancers, and firewalls (Palo Alto Networks, Cisco ASA)Proven experience architecting and securing cloud-native environments (AWS/Azure/GCP)Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), immutable infrastructure, and observability tooling (Splunk, AppDynamics)Strong track record leading network and cloud infrastructure in a healthcare or regulated SaaS environmentExcellent communication skills; able to translate technical infrastructure risk into business terms for executivesTravel Requirements: Willing to travel occasionally for datacenter visits, vendor engagements, and conferencesHiLabs is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.CCPA disclosure notice – www.hilabs.com/privacyThank you for reviewing this opportunity with HiLabs! If this position appears to be a good fit for your skillset, we welcome your application.