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Under the broad supervision of the Executive Vice President & CTO, the Director, Network Infrastructure & Security is a senior technical leadership role responsible for the design, implementation, and operational integrity of the organizations enterprise network, server, physical infrastructure, and cybersecurity programs. This leader will serve as the primary technical and business decision-maker across all infrastructure domains, guiding a high-performing team while aligning technology strategy with organizational objectives.

Here is how the Director, Network Infrastructure & Security will help: 

Leadership & Strategic Direction

• Provide executive-level leadership across all technical domains including network, server, physical infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
• Own all technical and business decisions within these domains, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate complex technical concepts, architectures, and risk postures clearly to non-technical senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing infrastructure and security team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Project & Financial Management

• Lead and manage large-scale infrastructure projects from inception through delivery, ensuring on-time and on-budget execution.
• Develop, own, and balance both capital (CapEx) and operational (OpEx) budgets across all infrastructure domains.
• Evaluate and negotiate vendor relationships, contracts, and service agreements to optimize cost and performance.
• Establish and track KPIs and SLAs to measure infrastructure performance and team effectiveness.

Network Infrastructure

• Architect, oversee, and continuously optimize enterprise network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, SD-Access, and data center fabrics.
• Direct the design and operations of Cisco Software-Defined Access (SDA), Cisco ACI, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) environments.
• Manage outside plant (OSP) fiber infrastructure, including carrier services, conduit systems, and field infrastructure.
• Oversee telecommunications cabling infrastructure in compliance with applicable industry standards (e.g., TIA/EIA, BICSI).
• Provide leadership over cellular communication systems and radio infrastructure, including in-building distributed antenna systems (DAS) and enterprise wireless deployments.

Firewall & Perimeter Security

• Direct the architecture, deployment, and ongoing management of Palo Alto Networks firewall platforms across the enterprise.
• Ensure perimeter and internal segmentation strategies align with zero-trust principles and evolving threat landscapes.

Server & Virtualization Infrastructure

• Oversee enterprise server and virtualization platforms, including VMware vSphere/vCenter, vSAN, and associated SAN/NAS storage architectures.
• Drive capacity planning, lifecycle management, and disaster recovery strategies for compute and storage environments.

Cybersecurity Program Management

• Own and mature the organizations cybersecurity program in alignment with industry frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001).
• Provide technical oversight and strategic direction across the following security domains:
• Endpoint Protection — EDR/XDR platform management and policy enforcement
• Vulnerability Scanning — enterprise-wide scanning programs, remediation tracking, and reporting
• DNS Security — protective DNS filtering and threat intelligence integration
• SIEM — log aggregation, correlation, alerting, and incident response workflows
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) — classification policies, monitoring, and enforcement
• Microsoft 365 Security — Defender suite, Purview compliance, conditional access, and secure configuration baselines
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) — enterprise-wide MFA strategy, deployment, and exception management
• Lead incident response planning, tabletop exercises, and post-incident reviews to continually strengthen organizational resilience.

The successful candidate for the role of Director, Network Infrastructure & Security will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture:

• Communication – Able to clearly articulate short-term vision, department goals and objectives; Collaborate effectively with peers; Able to communicate policy and strategy to team members.
• Strategic Thinking – Able to determine short-term outcomes and give guidance on how to meet goals; Able to direct and deliver plans to achieve efficient, on-time results.
• Team Builder – Able to direct and implement project objectives through “one team” approach; Focused on developing team; direct work of team through leadership and accountability; Makes informed decisions.
• Customer Centricity– Leads team to identify and improve customer experience; Directs and implements improvements that positively impacts most stakeholders.

Qualifications

The following requirements list the minimum education/training/experience required to qualify for this job. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted.

Requirements to apply for the role of Director, Network Infrastructure & Security are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent;

• 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network and infrastructure engineering, with 5+ years in a senior leadership or management capacity.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-site infrastructure environments.
• Proven track record of managing large capital projects and operating budgets.
• Possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid driver’s license. Note: license must be maintained throughout employment.

We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most cases: 

• Deep technical understanding of Cisco SDA, Cisco ACI, and Cisco ISE architecture and design principles.
• Strong working knowledge of Palo Alto Networks firewall architecture, including Panorama, NGFW policy design, and Prisma integrations.
• Proficiency with VMware server virtualization and SAN/NAS storage architectures.
• Thorough understanding of cybersecurity best practices, frameworks, and enterprise security technologies.
• Experience with OSP fiber infrastructure, carrier services, and structured cabling standards.
• Familiarity with cellular communication systems, radio infrastructure, and distributed antenna systems (DAS).

Don’t meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren’t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally list and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  Must be able to understand and speak clearly in English.

CONDITIONS

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  Subject to remain on duty beyond normal hours or be recalled to duty up to 24 hours per day, seven days a week during emergency situations or other extensive periods.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION

Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) physical examination performed by the Authority’s examining physician.

DRUG TESTING

Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) drug screening.  Continued employment may be subject to drug and alcohol testing conducted without advance notice and without individualized suspicion.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Must pass a thorough investigation, consisting of a criminal history check (including but not limited to the requirements of CFR 1542.209 and 1542.3), verification of prior employment and performance, reference and credentials checks.

Caring For Our Crew

At ACAA, we’ve got you covered. That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people to do their jobs. It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what many other employers offer:

• We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.

• ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to spanet surveys.
• When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
• ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.

• ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia.
• Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
• Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA’s exemplary benefits.

About the Allegheny County Airport Authority

The Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC), is committed to transforming Pittsburgh’s airports to reflect, connect and serve the community, inspire the industry and advance the region’s role as a world leader.

Pittsburgh International Airport serves nearly 10 million passengers annually to 63 direct routes. PIT’s CEO Christina Cassotis has been recognized for numerous leadership awards. In 2025, she was named Pittsburgher of the Year by Pittsburgh Magazine. 

PIT recently opened a new, modernized pre-security terminal and Terminal Garage, designed for and by the people of the Pittsburgh region. This new airport represents more than a decade of planning, preparation and work from the ACAA team. It serves as the region’s front door to the world, connecting the world to Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh to the world.

ACAA is an equal-opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, and veteran status.