General Summary The Director of IT Infrastructure & Engineering is responsible for defining and executing Penumbra's global infrastructure strategy, delivering secure, scalable, resilient, and AI-ready technology platforms supporting worldwide operations. The role leads enterprise infrastructure, cloud, networking, workplace technologies, identity management, infrastructure security, and engineering operations while driving modernization through cloud transformation, automation, AI-enabled operations, and operational excellence. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Leadership * Select, manage, train, and develop staff. Establish objectives and assignments and provide ongoing feedback through performance reviews and development plans. * * Recruit, develop, mentor, and lead high-performing Infrastructure & Engineering teams.* * Collaborate with business and IT leaders to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable solutions. * * Ensure compliance with QMS, security, privacy, and regulatory requirements. * Perform other work-related duties as assigned. Infrastructure Strategy & Engineering * Develop and execute Penumbra's enterprise infrastructure strategy aligned with business objectives. * Lead the architecture, engineering, implementation, and operation of enterprise infrastructure, cloud, networking, collaboration, identity, and endpoint platforms. * Drive modernization through cloud-first, automation-first, and AI-first initiatives. * Establish architecture standards, governance, operational excellence, and engineering best practices. Cloud & Enterprise Platforms * Lead enterprise cloud, collaboration, identity, endpoint, and infrastructure services across hybrid environments. * Develop cloud governance, resilience, disaster recovery, capacity planning, and cost optimization strategies. * Ensure infrastructure platforms meet business continuity, security, and regulatory requirements. Network & Security Infrastructure * Provide leadership for global network infrastructure supporting corporate, manufacturing, and remote operations. * Partner with Information Security to strengthen Zero Trust architecture, infrastructure security, identity management, and compliance. AI & Infrastructure Automation * Champion Infrastructure-as-Code, automation, observability, and AI-powered operations. * Partner with Data & AI teams to build scalable infrastructure supporting enterprise AI initiatives. Operational Excellence * Lead disaster recovery, business continuity, service management, operational metrics, and continuous improvement. * Manage strategic vendors, technology roadmaps, and infrastructure investments. * Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures. * * Understand relevant security, privacy, and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company. * * Ensure other members of the department to follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures. * * Perform other work-related duties as assigned. *Indicates an essential function of the role Position Qualifications Minimum education and experience: * Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field with 15+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience Additional qualifications: * Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field is preferred * 15+ years of proven experience in IT Infrastructure Management, with a strong technical background in Datacenter design, Business Continuity Planning, Incident Management, and Configuration management. * Any one or two certifications in relevant IT domains are highly desirable (ITIL, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCNP, CCSP, CDCP, Azure, AWS, GCP). * Expertise in Network Operations Center (NOC), Project Management, Security Operations, Information Security, and Compliance Management. * Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and providing innovative solutions to complex IT challenges. * Partners well with cross-functional teams to solve hard problems and to complete complex deliverables with quality and business outcomes. * 8+ years of experience in a supervisory role desired * Strong communication and consulting skills to engage with clients across various industries and levels of expertise. * Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills * High degree of accuracy and attention to detail * Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint * Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously Working Conditions General office environment. Willingness and ability to work on site at least 4 days a week. Business travel from 5% - 10%. Requires some lifting and moving of up to 10 pounds. Must be able to move between buildings and floors. Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day. Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets. Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis. Annual Base Salary Range: $200,000 - $300,000/ year We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. What We Offer • A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded. • The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases. • A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s). Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents. For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.

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