Senior IT Infrastructure Manager
Barnes Aerospace is seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Manager responsible for the strategic planning, design, implementation, and management of the company’s IT infrastructure across all aerospace operations. This role ensures high availability, security, scalability, and compliance of systems supporting engineering, manufacturing, and business functions. The position plays a critical role in enabling digital transformation while maintaining strict adherence to aerospace industry standards and regulatory requirements.This position can be remote, within a commuting distance to our CT locations.Key ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure Strategy & LeadershipDevelop and execute a long-term IT infrastructure roadmap aligned with business and aerospace program objectivesLead and mentor a team of infrastructure engineers, system administrators, and network specialistsCollaborate with executive leadership to align IT capabilities with operational and strategic goalsDrive continuous improvement initiatives for performance, reliability, and cost optimizationSystems & Network ManagementOversee design, deployment, and maintenance of Data centers (on-prem and cloud/hybrid environments); Enterprise networks (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, VPN); Server infrastructure (Windows/Linux, virtualization platforms) and storage and backup solutionsEnsure high system availability and disaster recovery readinessCybersecurity & CompliancePartner with cybersecurity teams to enforce security best practices and policiesEnsure compliance with aerospace and regulatory standards (ITAR, NIST / CMMC frameworks, ISO 27001 / AS9100)Manage risk assessments, audits, and remediation activitiesCloud & Digital TransformationLead cloud adoption strategies (AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments)Support modernization initiatives including automation, containerization, and infrastructure-as-codeEvaluate emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and resilienceOperational ExcellenceEstablish and monitor SLAs, KPIs, and infrastructure performance metricsOversee incident, problem, and change management processes (ITIL-based)Ensure effective capacity planning and system scalabilityVendor & Budget ManagementManage relationships with infrastructure vendors, service providers, and contractorsNegotiate contracts and oversee service delivery performanceDevelop and manage infrastructure budgets, ensuring cost efficiencyQualifications 10+ years of IT infrastructure experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.Demonstrated track record to building, leading and empowering high performance teams.Deep knowledge of:Enterprise networking and security architecturesVirtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V)Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutionsFamiliarity with DevOps practices, automation tools, and scriptingCertificationsPreferred certifications: CISSP, CISM (or equivalent), AWS/Azure solutions Architect or similar cloud certification, ITIL certification