Sr Cloud Infrastructure Manager

Description
Reporting directly to the VP of IT, this role will serve as the hands-on operational lead for cloud infrastructure and enterprise technology environment.
This is a highly technical leadership role combining AWS infrastructure ownership, Tier 3 escalation support, AI product rollout leadership, vendor management, and cloud financial oversight. The successful candidate will be both a strategic thought partner and an active technical contributor in a fast-paced, innovation-driven life sciences environment.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud & Infrastructure Operations
Own day-to-day AWS infrastructure operations, ensuring stability, uptime, and cost efficiency
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for cloud and infrastructure escalations
Lead application modernization efforts within AWS
Partner with external AWS vendors to support proof-of-concept initiatives and operational improvements
Oversee implementation of observability tools such as Datadog
Enterprise Systems Administration
Provide Tier 3 support and serve as escalation point for O365, SSO, JumpCloud, networking, and endpoint security tools
Manage and support CrowdStrike, Arctic Wolf, Ignite, and related security platforms
Maintain overall enterprise systems stability and performance
AI & Innovation Enablement
Oversee rollout of Generative AI capabilities across the organization
Act as a catalyst for identifying and supporting additional AI use cases across scientific and business teams
Partner with leadership on AI governance and operational enablement
Financial & Vendor Management
Oversee AWS financial operations and cloud cost optimization
Manage vendor relationships
Support budget planning and forecasting for IT operations
Evaluate and manage outsourcing relationships where applicable
Project & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with internal colleagues to lead infrastructure and systems projects
Support implementation of observability and modernization initiatives
Coordinate closely with Enterprise Architecture and Cybersecurity leadership
Team Structure
Reports directly to the VP of IT
Works closely with Enterprise Architecture and Security leadership
Acts as Lead technical escalation layer across infrastructure and cloud
May operate as a lead Manager or Associate Director level depending on experience
Time Allocation (Approximate)
50% AWS and infrastructure system administration
15% Agile/Scrum and project coordination (Jira)
15% Tier 3 escalation support
10% Budgeting and vendor management
10% Strategic initiatives including AI rollout
Skills
AWS, AI Deployment, system administrator, project planning, project management
Top Skills Details
AWS,AI Deployment,system administrator,project planning
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience supporting R&D or scientific computing environments
Familiarity with regulated environments
Experience implementing observability tools such as Datadog
This role will be hybrid working onsite Tuesday thru Thursday and Monday and Fridays remote.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boston, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Boston,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.