Manager, IS Infrastructure

Job Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in Los Angeles, the Manager, IS Infrastructure is responsible for overseeing the implementation, and maintenance of our technology infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security. The Manager plays a critical role leading a team of skilled professionals.

This role reports to the Director of IS Operations.

Responsibilities include:

Operations and Maintenance

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of technology infrastructure, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Enforce standards, policies, and procedures for infrastructure management, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements.

Infrastructure Strategy and Planning

• Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to define infrastructure requirements, priorities, and roadmaps that support organizational goals.

Infrastructure Implementation

• Lead the implementation of technology infrastructure solutions, including servers, storage, networking, virtualization, and cloud services.
• Ensure that infrastructure solutions are scalable, resilient, and cost-effective, meeting current and future business needs.

Team Leadership and Development

• Manage and mentor a team of infrastructure professionals, providing guidance, support, and opportunities for skill development and career growth.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the infrastructure team.

Vendor and Partner Management

• Monitor vendor performance and service levels, addressing any issues or escalations as needed.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Identify and mitigate risks related to technology infrastructure, including security vulnerabilities, data protection, and disaster recovery.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and industry best practices, conducting regular audits and assessments as necessary.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in infrastructure technologies, including but not limited to, servers, storage, networking, virtualization, and cloud platforms.
• Solid understanding of ITIL framework, IT service management principles, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a focus on driving innovation and delivering results.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 12+ years of experience in technology infrastructure management.
• 5 years of experience in technology infrastructure management, with a demonstrated track record of success in leading complex projects and initiatives.
• Preferable experience with law firm or professional services organization.
• Relevant certifications such as ITIL, PMP and/or vendor-specific credentials (e.g., Cisco, VMware, Microsoft) are a plus.

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $175-200k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Location:

Los Angeles

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.