IT Infrastructure Manager

Location: Irving, TX

Schedule: Fully Onsite
Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Salary: $150k - $170k base + 10% bonus

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Manager of IT Infrastructure to lead and evolve a modern, enterprise-scale infrastructure environment. This is a highly visible player-coach role for a technical leader who enjoys guiding engineering teams while staying close to architecture, operations, and critical decision-making.

You will partner closely with IT leadership to drive infrastructure strategy, ensure operational excellence, and support key initiatives such as cloud transformation and organizational growth.

What You'll Do

Infrastructure Leadership & Execution

• Lead and develop a team of infrastructure engineers across systems, networking, and cloud
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues
• Translate strategic priorities into execution plans, standards, and measurable outcomes
• Contribute to roadmap planning, budgeting, and workforce strategy

Cloud & Azure Environment

• Lead execution and optimization of Microsoft Azure infrastructure (IaaS / PaaS)
• Maintain governance, cost management, and resource lifecycle best practices
• Support hybrid identity initiatives (Entra ID, M365 integration)

Systems & Virtualization

• Oversee Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and identity integrations
• Manage virtualization platforms (VMware and/or Hyper-V), including upgrades and capacity
• Coordinate hardware lifecycle and manage data center or colocation vendors

Network & Connectivity

• Provide leadership across routing, switching, firewalls, and WAN architecture
• Support connectivity across distributed environments including VPN, LTE, and emerging technologies
• Contribute to SD-WAN and network scalability efforts tied to growth

Storage, Backup & Disaster Recovery

• Own storage platforms (SAN/NAS) and enterprise backup solutions
• Ensure data integrity, retention policies, and offsite replication
• Lead disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution aligned to RTO/RPO objectives

Governance, Reporting & Growth Initiatives

• Support infrastructure integration and migration during acquisitions
• Maintain documentation, reporting, and audit readiness
• Contribute to compliance efforts (SOC 2, NIST, CIS)
• Track and report infrastructure performance, uptime, and cloud spend

What You Bring

Required Experience

• 8+ years in IT infrastructure with 3-5 years in leadership or senior technical roles
• Deep, hands-on expertise across cloud, systems, and networking
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure beyond basic administration
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and hybrid environments
• Enterprise networking expertise (routing, VLANs, firewalls, WAN)
• Experience with virtualization (VMware or Hyper-V) and backup solutions
• Scripting/automation experience (PowerShell)

Preferred

• Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305)
• Networking (CCNA/CCNP) or VMware (VCP) certifications
• Experience with M&A or large-scale infrastructure transformations
• Background in complex, distributed or field-based environments

Why Join

• High-impact role with visibility across IT leadership
• Opportunity to shape infrastructure strategy and modernization efforts
• Collaborative, technically strong team environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Real career growth and leadership development

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.