Job Summary
An IT Infrastructure Manager designs, manages, and maintains an organization's core technology systems-including servers, networks, and cloud platforms-to ensure reliability, security, and scalability. They lead technical teams to optimize performance, plan disaster recovery, and implement system upgrades or migrations.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable and secure technology systems including servers, networks, and cloud platforms to support business operations
- Manage and maintain hardware, software, and data infrastructure to ensure system reliability and availability
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune infrastructure components to optimize system performance
- Develop and execute disaster recovery plans to minimize downtime and data loss during incidents
- Lead and coordinate technical teams to plan and execute system upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure improvements
- Ensure compliance with security policies and industry best practices in all infrastructure management activities
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align IT infrastructure strategies with organizational goals
Required competencies and certifications
- Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 5-10 years of experience in roles such as systems administrator, network engineer, or cloud engineer
- Strong technical skills in networking (TCP/IP, firewalls), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), virtualization (VMware), and operating systems (Linux/Windows Server)
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Professional certifications such as AWS/Azure certifications, Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), VMware, or ITIL