SVP Infrastructure @ Walker & Dunlop
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About Walker & Dunlop
Walker & Dunlop is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry. They are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in communities through innovative real estate solutions.
Department Overview
WDTech - R&D is the in-house technology team at Walker & Dunlop. This team consists of collaborative, highly skilled professionals leading in real estate data, data science, and technology. WDTech Engineering drives innovation impacting both products and internal processes.
The Impact You Will Have
The SVP Infrastructure will define and execute the infrastructure strategy, lead teams in Infrastructure, Support Services and Site Reliability Engineering, and ensure delivery of high-quality, reliable services for both internal and external products and SaaS applications.
Primary Responsibilities
- Define and execute infrastructure strategy aligning with business goals.
- Lead Site Reliability, Infrastructure, Operations, and Support Services teams.
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Information Security leaders.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing technology organization.
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.
- Promote standards and best practices across the Technology organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education And Experience
Minimum of 15 years of experience in supporting distributed cloud software, IT services, and SaaS offerings; 7+ years leading distributed teams; Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field; advanced degree preferred; experience in the real estate domain is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Expertise in AWS, Azure and related cloud technologies.
- Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration.
- Understanding of modern observability practices including distributed tracing and structured logging.
- Experience with information security certifications and audits.
- Familiarity with disaster recovery and business continuity principles.
- Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle and Agile Methodologies.
- Proven ability to develop and execute technology strategies.
- Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Agile mindset with capacity to iterate quickly and provide feedback.
- Strong ownership and commitment to professional growth.
Compensation and Benefits
The position has an estimated base salary of $240,000 - $260,000 plus discretionary bonus. It includes comprehensive benefits such as subsidized medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, transit benefits, health and wellness programs, paid family leave, and career development opportunities.
Equal Opportunity & Fair Chance Hiring
Walker & Dunlop is committed to equity in recruitment and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment. Background checks are conducted only after a conditional offer is accepted.
Key skills/competency
AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Cloud, SaaS, Infrastructure, SRE, Agility, Leadership, Security
How to Get Hired at Walker & Dunlop
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight cloud and leadership experience.
- Network with insiders: Connect on LinkedIn for insights.
- Customize your cover letter: Focus on strategic infrastructure successes.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Review AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes specifics.
- Research Walker & Dunlop: Understand their market and technology initiatives.