Job Role: Mid-Level Infrastructure Operations Engineer

Location: Edison, NJ(Onsite)Duration: Long Term Contract Job SummaryThe Infrastructure Operations Manager is responsible for leading and managing enterprise infrastructure operations to ensure high availability, performance, security, and scalability of critical systems. This role requires deep technical expertise with hands-onexperience in data center operations, particularly in VMware virtualization and networking technologies, along with strong leadership and operational excellence in a regulated financial services environment. Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end infrastructure operations covering data centers, compute, storage, virtualization, and network platforms.Manage and optimize VMware environments (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) to ensure stability, capacity planning, and performance.Oversee network operations including LAN, WAN, firewalls, load balancers, and related technologies.Ensure 24x7 availability of mission-critical systems through proactive monitoring, incident management, and problem resolution.Define and enforce operational processes, SLAs, and KPIs aligned with business and regulatory requirements.Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for major incidents and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Collaborate with application, security, cloud, and architecture teams to support business initiatives and technology transformations.Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service providers to ensure service quality and cost efficiency.Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and audit requirements common to financial services (e.g., SOC, ISO, internal audits).Mentor and manage infrastructure operations teams, including performance management and skills development.Required Qualifications & ExperienceMinimum 10+ years of experience in infrastructure and data center operations, with at least several years in a leadership or managerial role.Strong hands-on technical experience with VMware virtualization technologies.Solid expertise in enterprise networking (routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing).Proven experience managing large-scale, highly available data center environments.Strong understanding of ITIL-based operations, incident, change, and problem management.Experience working in regulated environments, preferably financial services.Preferred SkillsExposure to hybrid infrastructure and cloud integration.Experience with automation and monitoring tools.Relevant certifications (VMware, networking, ITIL) are a plus.Key CompetenciesStrong leadership and people management skillsExcellent troubleshooting and decision-making abilitiesClear communication and stakeholder managementAbility to operate under pressure in high-availability environments