Director of Cloud and Server Infrastructure

Job Summary

As an Director of Cloud and Server Infrastructure with OMES you will enjoy:

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Salary is up to $130,000 based on education and experience.

Full-time 40-hour work weeks

Supports the Information Services Division

Position reports onsite in Oklahoma City

Sponsorship:
At this time, we cannot offer sponsorship now or in the future.

• Provide strategic leadership for enterprise cloud platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and operational excellence.
• Direct and mentor cloud architecture, engineering, and operations teams, cultivating a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee statewide cloud migration initiatives and guide agencies through modernization and transformation activities.
• Implement cloud governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with security, compliance, and financial management standards.
• Scale cloud automation, orchestration, and monitoring capabilities to improve reliability and reduce operational overhead.
• Partner with cybersecurity, engineering, and operations teams to deliver secure, end‑to‑end cloud solutions.
• Collaborate with leadership across OMES and agencies to ensure cloud strategies support business and service objectives.
• Optimize cloud spend through forecasting, cost governance, and vendor management, ensuring high value and transparency.
• Continuously evaluate new cloud technologies, tools, and methodologies to advance OMES cloud maturity and service offerings.

• Lead and mentor cloud/server engineers, technicians, and support staff, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Conduct regular stand‑ups and leadership meetings to align priorities and resource allocation.
• Review and approve work plans, change requests, and project timelines for accuracy and risk mitigation.
• Oversee staffing, succession planning, training programs, and performance evaluations to build a world‑class cloud and server infrastructure team.

• Oversee lifecycle management of applicable hardware/software, including upgrades, patching, and capacity planning.
• Evaluate and approve architecture changes to ensure scalability, security, and compliance.
• Maintain alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements for cloud and server operations.

• Define and execute a multi‑year cloud and server strategy aligned with organizational objectives and digital transformation initiatives.
• Plan for future capacity, emerging technologies, and automation.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee procurement of the applicable services and equipment.
• Develop and manage the cloud and server budget, ensuring cost optimization and ROI.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce security policies and implement advanced threat protection.
• Participate in audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews to maintain regulatory adherence.

• Partner with CIO/CTO, application teams, and business units to support enterprise initiatives such as cloud migrations and modernization projects.
• Provide technical leadership and input for enterprise architecture committees and governance boards.
• Communicate cloud and server strategy, risks, and performance updates to executive leadership and stakeholders.

• Establish and monitor KPIs for performance, security posture, and operational efficiency.
• Review and present performance and capacity metrics and strategic progress to senior leadership and board‑level audiences.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for server topology, policies, procedures, and disaster recovery plans.

Physical Demands and Work Environment This position works in an office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild. This position…