IT Infrastructure Manager

Description:We are seeking a hands-on, strategicIT Infrastructure Managerto lead and oversee our primarily Windows-based, on-premises infrastructure environment. Reporting to IT leadership, this individual will provide direct oversight of infrastructure operations while guiding engineers responsible for day-to-day systems management. This is anon-site leadership rolefor someone who leads from the frontequally comfortable mentoring engineers, reviewing technical decisions, and stepping into complex deployments when necessary. 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. Key Responsibilities Provide hands-on technical leadership acrossWindows Server infrastructure, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and backup environments Review, validate, and approveinfrastructure deployments and configuration changesperformed by engineering staff Serve as theescalation point for complex infrastructure issuesand participate in high-impact deployments when necessary Oversee theWindows Server ecosystem , including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file services Ensurepatching, system hardening, lifecycle management, and domain integritystandards are consistently maintained Manage and optimizeVMware vSphere environments , including cluster management, high availability (HA), and distributed resource scheduling (DRS) Lead evaluation and potential planning forfuture virtualization platform initiatives , including Hyper-V considerations OverseeNetApp SAN storage architecture , provisioning, and performance optimization Ensure integrity ofVeeam backup and replication systems , including monitoring and validation Leaddisaster recovery planning, testing, and documentation , ensuring RTO/RPO alignment with business requirements Provide governance and oversight ofhybrid cloud environments , including Azure and AWS integrations Validate cloud deployments forsecurity, redundancy, and cost efficiency Establish and maintaininfrastructure standards, documentation practices, and change management processes Mentor and leadInfrastructure Engineers , supporting technical development and operational maturity Collaborate closely withsecurity, application, and business teamsto ensure reliable and secure infrastructure operations Requirements:8+ years of experiencein infrastructure engineering within Windows-based enterprise environments 3+ years of experience in a technical leadership or supervisory role Deep hands-on expertise in: -Windows Server technologies (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy) -VMware vSphere environments -NetApp SAN storage platforms -Veeam Backup & Replication -Microsoft Azure (AWS experience preferred) Demonstrated experience managingproduction, on-premises data center environments Strong understanding ofhigh-availability architectures, disaster recovery planning, and infrastructure resiliency Ability toevaluate technical implementations, enforce standards, and guide infrastructure strategy Exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively withboth technical teams and business stakeholders Proven ability tomentor engineers and foster a high-performing infrastructure team PI525bcf09d97f-26289-39963906