This Opportunity
 

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Infrastructure to lead our organization’s infrastructure operations and security posture. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s IT infrastructure, while ensuring robust protection of systems, networks, and data against evolving cyber threats. The ideal candidate will have a blend of leadership skills, technical expertise, and experience in managing infrastructure projects while safeguarding the company from cyber risks. The VP of Infrastructure and Cyber Security will collaborate with senior leadership to align initiatives with business objectives, drive innovation, and ensure the organization's technology capabilities support its growth and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive infrastructure strategy that supports organizational goals and objectives.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Infrastructure Oversight: Oversee the design, deployment, and management of network systems, data centers, cloud services, and other infrastructure components.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure that infrastructure solutions comply with industry standards, regulations, and best practices for data security and privacy.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the infrastructure budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost-effectiveness.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish metrics and KPIs to evaluate the performance, reliability, and scalability of IT infrastructure.
• Vendor Management: Negotiate contracts and maintain relationships with third-party vendors and service providers to ensure high-quality services.
• Disaster Recovery: Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans to minimize downtime and data loss.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other technology leaders and departments to support technology initiatives, integration, and project management.
• Deep knowledge of security architecture, vulnerability management, identity and access management, and incident response activities.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and security best practices.
• Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in infrastructure and cyber security systems, providing proactive mitigation strategies.
• Oversee security architecture, vulnerability management, identity and access management, and incident response activities.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with existing program, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and security best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing and leading a team.
• Deep expertise in network architecture, cloud computing, data center operations, and virtualization technologies.
• Strong command of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management methodologies, and regulatory compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Proven track record in strategic planning, budget management, and cross-functional team leadership.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex technical environments and deliver innovative, scalable, and secure solutions aligned with business objectives.

Job Location and Travel

• This position is based in our Chicago office.
• Our teams work in a hybrid environment and in-office days vary by team.

We are looking for great candidates who have a unique combination of experiences, traits, and talents. We couldn’t describe you in a list of bullet points, so consider this posting a conversation starter. If you check some, but not all, of our boxes, we still want to talk! Please apply for this role if much of this job description describes you.

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The Firm

Founded in 1966, Heitman is a global real estate investment management firm. Our mission is to lead the evolution of real estate through investments that fulfill the needs of people and communities in a world of constant change. To learn more about our organization and culture, click here.

Total Rewards (Compensation, Benefits & Perks):

At Heitman, we believe that our success is driven by the success of our team members. That's why we use market data to ensure competitive compensation for every role, reflecting our commitment to investing in our team. When we grow, you grow!

The expected annual base salary range for this role is $165,000-200,000 and will be further discussed during the interview process. This range represents what Heitman reasonably and in good faith believes we would pay a qualified candidate for this role at the time of posting (based on a full-time equivalent schedule). Your actual base salary placement will depend on factors such as (but not limited to): your relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition, all of our team members are bonus eligible and participate in a generous annual bonus plan, with the percentage varying based on your role and level, ensuring that your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

In alignment with our People First core value, we offer rewarding careers that focus on both personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to helping you and your family thrive, both in the office and at home. To support this, we provide competitive compensation and a leading-edge, human-centric benefits package. Click here to view the details of our benefits.

Additional Information

Candidates applying for roles requiring travel must hold a valid, non-expired driver’s license.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Heitman is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, medical or mental disability or condition (including, without limitation, HIV and AIDS), developmental disability, handicap, denial of family and medical care leave, denial of pregnancy leave, domestic partner status, status as a victim of sexual or domestic violence (or familial relationship to such victim), veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, arrest records, citizenship status, criminal history that has been expunged, unfavorable discharge from the military, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.