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The ideal candidate maintains strong hands-on expertise and can effectively evaluate infrastructure implementations acrossVMware, NetApp SAN, Veeam, and hybrid cloud platforms including Azure and AWS , ensuring operational stability, disaster recovery readiness, and long-term infrastructure scalability.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nProvide hands-on technical leadership acrossWindows Server infrastructure, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and backup environments\r\nReview, validate, and approveinfrastructure deployments and configuration changesperformed by engineering staff\r\nServe as theescalation point for complex infrastructure issuesand participate in high-impact deployments when necessary\r\nOversee theWindows Server ecosystem , including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file services\r\nEnsurepatching, system hardening, lifecycle management, and domain integritystandards are consistently maintained\r\nManage and optimizeVMware vSphere environments , including cluster management, high availability (HA), and distributed resource scheduling (DRS)\r\nLead evaluation and potential planning forfuture virtualization platform initiatives , including Hyper-V considerations\r\nOverseeNetApp SAN storage architecture , provisioning, and performance optimization\r\nEnsure integrity ofVeeam backup and replication systems , including monitoring and validation\r\nLeaddisaster recovery planning, testing, and documentation , ensuring RTO/RPO alignment with business requirements\r\nProvide governance and oversight ofhybrid cloud environments , including Azure and AWS integrations\r\nValidate cloud deployments forsecurity, redundancy, and cost efficiency\r\nEstablish and maintaininfrastructure standards, documentation practices, and change management processes\r\nMentor and leadInfrastructure Engineers , supporting technical development and operational maturity\r\nCollaborate closely withsecurity, application, and business teamsto ensure reliable and secure infrastructure operations\r\nRequirements:8+ years of experiencein infrastructure engineering within Windows-based enterprise environments\r\n3+ years of experience in a technical leadership or supervisory role\r\nDeep hands-on expertise in:\r\n-Windows Server technologies (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy)\r\n-VMware vSphere environments\r\n-NetApp SAN storage platforms\r\n-Veeam Backup & Replication\r\n-Microsoft Azure (AWS experience preferred)\r\nDemonstrated experience managingproduction, on-premises data center environments\r\nStrong understanding ofhigh-availability architectures, disaster recovery planning, and infrastructure resiliency\r\nAbility toevaluate technical implementations, enforce standards, and guide infrastructure strategy\r\nExceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively withboth technical teams and business stakeholders\r\nProven ability tomentor engineers and foster a high-performing infrastructure team\r\nPI525bcf09d97f-26289-39963906","company":"CarShield","rawCompany":"carshield","city":"Gray Summit","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T08:04:07.493Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3021.00","title":"Computer and Information Systems Managers","slug":"computer-and-information-systems-managers"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"IT Infrastructure Manager","description":"Description:We are seeking a hands-on, strategicIT Infrastructure Managerto lead and oversee our primarily Windows-based, on-premises infrastructure environment. 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