IT Manager - Cloud, Cyber Security and Data Center

Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company’s and customers’ futures? If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries.

Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy. This position is hybrid and located in Clear Lake, Texas, in-office.

• Infrastructure Strategy & Operations:
  Define and execute the enterprise infrastructure strategy aligned to business goals, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Architect and operate hybrid infrastructure (on-prem, cloud, and edge) to support enterprise applications and manufacturing environments
• Ensure high availability, performance, and resilience across compute, storage, and network platforms
• Lead data center strategy, including consolidation, modernization, and cloud migration

• Own cloud strategy, architecture, and operations leveraging Microsoft Azure
• Establish secure, scalable cloud landing zones, governance, and cost management frameworks
• Drive infrastructure-as-code (IaC), automation, and Dev Ops practices for infrastructure provisioning
• Optimize cloud spend through Fin Ops practices and continuous cost monitoring

• Oversee enterprise network architecture including LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, and secure remote access
• Ensure reliable connectivity across corporate offices, plants, and remote/field operations
• Partner with vendors and telecom providers to deliver resilient, high-performance network services
• Implement modern network security and segmentation strategies

• Define and execute the enterprise cybersecurity strategy aligned to business risk and regulatory requirements
• Implement defense-in-depth architecture leveraging tools such as Palo Alto Networks Cortex and Microsoft Defender
• Lead vulnerability management, threat detection, incident response, and recovery processes
• Establish and maintain alignment with frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Conduct regular risk assessments, penetration testing, and tabletop exercises

• Own enterprise identity strategy leveraging Microsoft Entra
• Implement Zero Trust architecture including Conditional Access, MFA, and privileged access management
• Ensure secure identity integration across cloud and on-prem environments

• Partner with operations to secure OT/ICS environments across plants and manufacturing systems
• Implement monitoring and visibility tools such as Dragos Platform
• Reduce risk across SCADA, PLCs, and industrial networks while enabling operational continuity
• Drive convergence of IT and OT security practices

• Ensure robust IT service delivery, including monitoring, incident management, and disaster recovery
• Define and test business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plans
• Establish SLAs, KPIs, and operational metrics for infrastructure and security services
• Drive automation to improve reliability and reduce manual effort

• Manage key vendor relationships (cloud providers, hardware, cybersecurity partners)
• Own infrastructure and cybersecurity budget, ensuring alignment with cost targets
• Negotiate contracts and optimize licensing and service agreements
• Drive cost discipline while maintaining performance and security

• Build and lead a high-performing infrastructure and cybersecurity team
• Establish governance frameworks, standards, and policies across infrastructure and security domains
• Communicate strategy, risks, and performance clearly to executive leadership and the board
• Drive organizational change management (OCM) for new technologies and security practices

• 10+ years in infrastructure, cloud, or cybersecurity roles
• 5+ years leading enterprise infrastructure or security teams
• Proven experience managing hybrid cloud environments and cybersecurity programs
• Track record of delivering resilient, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure at scale
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, networking, security)
• Strong knowledge of networking (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, firewalls, VPNs)
• Cybersecurity tools including Palo Alto Networks Cortex, Microsoft Defender
• Identity & access management:
  Microsoft Entra
• Experience with infrastructure automation (Terraform, ARM templates, scripting)
• Familiarity with OT/ICS security principles and tools

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments with OT/IT convergence
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements (SOX, ISO, NERC CIP where applicable)
  Experience with incident response leadership and crisis management
• Certifications:
  
  CISSP, CISM, Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent
• Experience supporting M&A, carve-outs, or large-scale…