Serve as an escalation point for complex infrastructure issues and guide resolution hands-on
Build and maintain infrastructure automation scripts and templates (e.g., PowerShell, Infrastructure-as-Code)
Manage infrastructure health, performance, patching, capacity, and availability
Ensure Datacenter Redundancy
Oversee backup and disaster recovery processes, performing regular validation tests
Ensure efficiency in the Datacenter
Drive continuous improvement in reliability, scalability, and efficiency of systems
Responsible for Datacenter Day to Day Operations
Manage Inventory
Managing a team of employees to align their efforts with company goals by focusing on the team's performance, well-being, and development. This includes tasks like assigning work, providing feedback, coaching, and mentoring, as well as conflict resolution, and creating a positive work environment. Ultimately, their goal is to motivate the team, foster growth, and ensure overall productivity and success.
Maintain and support the on-premises and remote datacenter environments
Guide and mentor a team of engineers, providing technical direction and development opportunities
Ensure Datacenter uptime
Document infrastructure architecture designs, SOPs, and configurations thoroughly
Collaborate with IT security to enforce hardening standards and ensure compliance
Manage Troubleshooting Procedures
Manage DR Implementation
Manage incidents in relating to Datacenter
Manage vendor relationships and support contracts for infrastructure components
Lead and directly contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of core infrastructure systems (Windows & Linux Server, VMware, backup, storage, etc.)
Requirements
linux
windows server
azure
powershell
vmware
entra ad
Linux Server – multiple “flavors”
Deep experience with Windows-based infrastructure, virtualization, and storage/backup
Comfortable balancing strategic planning with daily operational needs
Experience moving Active Directory to Entra AD
Experience in mid-sized or multi-site enterprise environments
Patch management and configuration tools (SCCM, WSUS, Intune)
Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent hands-on experience
Experience in hybrid cloud environments (Azure preferred)
Monitoring and alerting tools (SCOM, PRTG, SolarWinds, etc.)
Experience with Entra AD / Entra
Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and execute infrastructure projects from start to finish
Strong scripting and automation experience (e.g., PowerShell)
Certifications such as VMware VCP, Microsoft Azure Administrator, ITIL, or equivalent
Technically confident and hands-on; leads by doing
Experience with On Premises Active Directory
VMware vSphere / ESXi, Hyper-V
Experience supporting manufacturing or distributed business applications
Calm under pressure, with a pragmatic approach to high-stakes issues
Experience upgrading Active Directory / Forest On-Premises
Experience moving Microsoft services to Entra (ex, Cloud PKI)
10+ years of technical infrastructure experience with at least 2–3 years in a leadership or team lead capacity
Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO)
VMWare optimization and reliability
Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Active Directory, Group Policy