Director, IT Infrastructure

Job Title: Director, IT InfrastructureCompany: Loenbro, LLCBusiness Unit/Department: Information TechnologyLocation: Irving, TXReports to: Senior Director – IT OperationsEmployment Type: Full-TimeFLSA Classification: ExemptCandidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas at this time.About LoenbroLoenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.Job SummaryThe Director, IT Infrastructure is a senior leadership role responsible for owning the full stack of infrastructure disciplines at Loenbro, including systems administration, network engineering, cloud architecture, virtualization, storage, and backup/DR. This role consolidates Systems Administration, Network Administration, and Infrastructure Engineering under unified technical leadership, reporting to the Sr. Director, IT Operations.The ideal candidate has walked each layer of the infrastructure stack earlier in their career and now leads with both strategic direction and hands-on credibility. This is a player-coach position for someone equally comfortable in an architecture conversation and a war room.Essential Job ResponsibilitiesTeam LeadershipLead and develop a team spanning systems, network, and cloud disciplines; define career pathways and conduct regular performance conversations.Serve as the primary escalation point for infrastructure incidents and complex technical decisions.Partner with the Sr. Director, IT Operations on headcount planning, budget, and multi-year infrastructure roadmap.Cloud and AzureOwn Azure infrastructure strategy, including subscriptions, governance guardrails, landing zone standards, and resource lifecycle policy.Lead cloud architecture decisions aligned to the M365 E3/E5 direction and Entra ID hybrid-to-cloud migration.Manage Azure cost governance, tagging standards, and FinOps practices.Systems and Server InfrastructureOwn the Windows Server environment, including patching, lifecycle management, Active Directory, and hybrid identity.Own the virtualization platform (VMware vSphere and/or Hyper-V), including capacity planning, upgrades, and host cluster architecture.Manage physical server hardware lifecycle, firmware, and data center/co-location relationships.Network EngineeringProvide senior technical oversight of Loenbro's network infrastructure, including routing, switching, VLAN segmentation, firewall policy, and WAN architecture.Own network design standards for corporate and field site deployments, including Starlink, LTE/cellular, and VPN connectivity.Lead BGP and/or SD-WAN design decisions as the organization's site footprint expands through growth and M&A.Storage, Backup, and DROwn the enterprise storage platform (SAN/NAS) and backup infrastructure, including retention policy and offsite/cloud replication.Set and own RTO/RPO targets for all infrastructure platforms; lead DR runbook development and testing on a defined cadence.M&A, Governance, and ReportingLead infrastructure discovery, network interconnect design, and workload migration planning for M&A integration events.Provide monthly KPI reporting on infrastructure health, capacity, backup success rates, network uptime, and Azure spend.Support SOC 2, NIST 800-171, and CIS v8 audit activities by maintaining evidence of infrastructure controls.Minimum QualificationsRequired: 10+ years of infrastructure experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.Demonstrated career progression across multiple disciplines; systems administration, network engineering, and/or cloud infrastructure experience strongly preferred.Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure (IaaS/PaaS); architecture experience beyond basic VM management required.Deep experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and hybrid identity environments.Enterprise networking experience, including routing, VLANs, firewalls, BGP, and WAN technologies.Experience with enterprise virtualization (VMware vSphere and/or Hyper-V) and backup/DR solutions (Veeam, Azure Backup, or equivalent).Proficiency with PowerShell for infrastructure automation and administration.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred; equivalent experience consideredPreferredMicrosoft Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305); networking certifications (CCNP, CCNA, or equivalent).VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent; ITIL Foundations certification.Experience with M&A infrastructure integration events.Familiarity with field operations environments (construction, industrial, energy), including Starlink and cellular WAN solutions.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work EnvironmentOffice-based with flexibility for remote work as approvedOccasional support for field teams and job sitesThis role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.BenefitsLoenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement plan with company matchPaid time off (PTO) and holiday payLife and disability insuranceProfessional development and training opportunitiesEmployee assistance program (EAP)Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.Guided By Core Values (LEAD), Grounded In Grit And a Commitment To Excellence, Loenbro Betters Our Families, Customers, And Local Communities. If You’re Ready To Be Part Of a Company That LEADS ByLiving with IntegrityExceeding ExpectationsActing with UrgencyDelivering Excellence…we want to hear from you.Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThis role will remain open for recruitment until successfully filled.