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Company OverviewKKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR's insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR's investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

Company OverviewKKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR's insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR's investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.Team OverviewKKR's Technology team is responsible for building and supporting the firm's technological foundation. Technology is regarded as a key business enabler at KKR and is an important accelerator for global scale and business process transformation. We drive a culture of excellence through efficient workflow automation, the democratization of data, and the strategic implementation of emerging technologies to consistently serve our business needs.Position SummaryKKR is seeking a Director, Infrastructure Engineer to provide strategic and operational leadership for the firm's core technology infrastructure. This executive will have Global responsibility for managing Network, Compute, Storage, all Productivity Software, and Desktop Computing across the firm.Leading a global team of over 50 engineers, this individual will be responsible for the architecture, engineering, and operational excellence of KKR's foundational technology. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking leader with a proven track record of managing large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure environments and fostering a culture of innovation, security, and service delivery.Responsibilities

• Global Infrastructure Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive, forward-looking strategy for the firm's global network, compute, and storage infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving technology modernization.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global infrastructure team of 50+ engineers. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of all infrastructure services. Implement and manage robust monitoring, incident management, and disaster recovery processes to maintain high levels of availability and performance.
• Productivity & End-User Computing: Oversee the strategy and management of all enterprise productivity software (e.g., Microsoft 365) and the end-user computing experience, ensuring employees have secure and efficient tools.
• Cloud Transformation: Partner with technology leadership to advance the firm's cloud adoption strategy, managing on-premises data centers while engineering scalable, cloud-native infrastructure services.
• Vendor and Budget Management: Manage the multi-million-dollar infrastructure budget, optimizing for cost-effectiveness and return on investment. Lead strategic vendor negotiations and manage key partner relationships.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders, providing expertise on infrastructure capabilities, risks, and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in information technology, with at least 7-10 years in a senior leadership role managing enterprise-scale, global infrastructure.
• Deep technical expertise across core infrastructure domains: networking, server and storage systems, virtualization, and data center management.
• Demonstrated experience leading a large, globally distributed engineering team (50+).
• Proven success in developing and executing cloud migration and hybrid-cloud strategies (AWS, Azure).
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing significant operational and capital budgets.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels.
• A strategic mindset with a commitment to operational excellence and delivering a superior end-user experience.

This is the expected annual base salary range for this New York-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.Base Salary Range$235,000—$275,000 USDKKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionInformation Technology

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