IT Infrastructure Manager

Description:We are seeking a hands-on, strategic IT Infrastructure Manager to 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 an on-site leadership role for someone who leads from the front-equally 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 across VMware, NetApp SAN, Veeam, and hybrid cloud platforms including Azure and AWS, ensuring operational stability, disaster recovery readiness, and long-term infrastructure scalability.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide hands-on technical leadership across Windows Server infrastructure, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and backup environmentsReview, validate, and approve infrastructure deployments and configuration changes performed by engineering staffServe as the escalation point for complex infrastructure issues and participate in high-impact deployments when necessaryOversee the Windows Server ecosystem, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file servicesEnsure patching, system hardening, lifecycle management, and domain integrity standards are consistently maintainedManage and optimize VMware vSphere environments, including cluster management, high availability (HA), and distributed resource scheduling (DRS)Lead evaluation and potential planning for future virtualization platform initiatives, including Hyper-V considerationsOversee NetApp SAN storage architecture, provisioning, and performance optimizationEnsure integrity of Veeam backup and replication systems, including monitoring and validationLead disaster recovery planning, testing, and documentation, ensuring RTO/RPO alignment with business requirementsProvide governance and oversight of hybrid cloud environments, including Azure and AWS integrationsValidate cloud deployments for security, redundancy, and cost efficiencyEstablish and maintain infrastructure standards, documentation practices, and change management processesMentor and lead Infrastructure Engineers, supporting technical development and operational maturityCollaborate closely with security, application, and business teams to ensure reliable and secure infrastructure operationsRequirements:8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering within Windows-based enterprise environments3+ years of experience in a technical leadership or supervisory roleDeep 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 managing production, on-premises data center environmentsStrong understanding of high-availability architectures, disaster recovery planning, and infrastructure resiliencyAbility to evaluate technical implementations, enforce standards, and guide infrastructure strategyExceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholdersProven ability to mentor engineers and foster a high-performing infrastructure teamPIc4d6ac46a56f-3906