IT Infrastructure Manager

Title: Senior Manager, IT Infrastructure

Job Type: Direct-hire

Location: Onsite, Irving, TX

Salary Range: 160-170K+ 10% bonus

Summary

This leadership role is responsible for overseeing and unifying all core infrastructure functions, including systems, networking, cloud, and platform engineering. The position requires a hands-on technical leader who can also operate strategically-driving long-term infrastructure vision while ensuring operational excellence.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background across multiple infrastructure disciplines and has evolved into a people leader capable of building high-performing teams, scalable systems, and standardized processes. This role combines technical depth with leadership responsibilities, serving as both a decision-maker and an active contributor.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a cross-functional infrastructure team spanning systems, networking, and cloud engineering


• Establish clear ownership, accountability, and performance expectations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement


• Act as the primary escalation point for complex infrastructure issues and critical incidents


• Define and execute infrastructure strategy, including multi-year roadmaps, capacity planning, and budget oversight


• Architect and manage cloud environments, including governance, cost optimization, and secure connectivity


• Oversee server environments, identity management systems, and virtualization platforms, ensuring performance and reliability


• Provide guidance on network architecture, including routing, segmentation, firewalls, WAN design, and remote connectivity solutions


• Implement and maintain enterprise storage, backup, and disaster recovery strategies, including RTO/RPO accountability and testing


• Lead infrastructure integration efforts for acquisitions, including discovery, migration planning, and system alignment


• Partner with project management and business teams to ensure timely delivery of infrastructure initiatives


• Maintain accurate documentation, system diagrams, and operational runbooks


• Drive reporting on infrastructure performance, uptime, capacity, and cost metrics


• Support compliance and audit requirements by ensuring proper controls, documentation, and governance practices

Skills

• Strong background in infrastructure engineering, including systems administration, networking, and cloud architecture


• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments


• Deep knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and identity management


• Experience with enterprise networking technologies (routing, switching, firewalls, WAN, VPN, BGP, SD-WAN)


• Proficiency in virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V


• Experience designing and managing backup, storage, and disaster recovery solutions


• Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell or similar tools)


• Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring technical teams


• Ability to design scalable, resilient systems and infrastructure architectures


• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to business stakeholders


• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments with evolving priorities


• Familiarity with ITSM platforms and infrastructure documentation standards

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.