Infrastructure Manager

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Description and Requirements

Senior Infrastructure Manager - In this role, you play a critical role in overseeing the IT infrastructure of an organization. You are responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and security of the entire IT environment, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and supports efficient operations.

You Will:

1. Strategic Planning and Management:

• Developing Infrastructure Roadmap: Creating a long-term vision for the organization's IT infrastructure, aligning it with business goals and technological advancements.
• Capacity Planning: Analyzing current and future IT needs to ensure sufficient infrastructure resources are available to support business growth and operations.
• Budget Management: Developing and managing the IT infrastructure budget, optimizing costs, and ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Vendor Management: Evaluating, selecting, and managing relationships with IT vendors and service providers.

• Designing Network Architecture: Planning and implementing network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Server Management: Overseeing the installation, configuration, and maintenance of physical and virtual servers.
• Cloud Computing: Managing cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including deployment, security, and cost optimization.
• Data Center Operations: Managing data center operations, including physical security, power, cooling, and environmental monitoring.

• System Monitoring and Performance Tuning: Monitoring system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimizations to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Incident Management: Responding to and resolving IT infrastructure incidents, minimizing downtime, and ensuring business continuity.
• Security Management: Implementing and maintaining security measures to protect IT infrastructure from threats, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability management.
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Developing and testing disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in the event of a major outage.

• Leading and Mentoring: Building and leading a team of IT infrastructure professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and development opportunities.
• Performance Management: Setting performance goals, conducting performance evaluations, and providing feedback to team members.
• Collaboration: Working effectively with other IT teams and departments to ensure seamless integration of IT infrastructure with business applications and processes.

• Technology Evaluation: Continuously evaluating new technologies and trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within the IT infrastructure.
• Industry Best Practices: Staying abreast of industry best practices and standards for IT infrastructure management.

Examples of specific tasks a Senior Infrastructure Manager might handle:

• Leading the migration of on-premises servers to a cloud environment.
• Implementing a new network security system to protect against cyber threats.
• Negotiating contracts with IT vendors for hardware and software procurement.
• Developing and delivering training programs for IT staff on new technologies.
• Conducting security audits and implementing remediation measures.

You Bring:

1. Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaboration: Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to influence and guide others.
• Presentation Skills: Ability to create and deliver effective presentations to stakeholders.