Senior Manager, IT Infrastructure to lead a hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure environment.

Our client is looking for a Senior Manager, IT Infrastructure to lead a hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure environment.

Lead a team of 9 engineers driving hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure. We need a proactive, hands-on manager to modernize the environment with cloud-first strategies, automation, and optimized processes, while improving customer experience and team performance.

6-month contract position

Must Have:

• 8+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience
• 3+ years in hybrid cloud environments.
• 4+ years leadership experience managing technical teams.

Expertise in:

• Microsoft Azure (compute, storage, networking, monitoring)
• On-prem virtualization & servers (Windows/Linux)
• Palo Alto Networks firewalls & security frameworks
• Proven experience with observability platforms (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, SolarWinds, Grafana, Elastic, etc.).
• Experience with DevOps/automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, GitHub, Jenkins).
• Strong understanding of infrastructure security, Zero Trust, and compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder/vendor management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Relevant certifications (Azure Architect, VMware, CCIE, etc.)
• Ability to thrive in a rapidly evolving technology environment

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and optimize a 9-person Cloud/Server and Network Operations team
• Drive cloud-first modernization and automation initiatives
• Optimize servers, virtualization, networking, and observability platforms
• Proactively manage incidents, service delivery, and vendor relationship
• Improve processes, response times, and overall service quality
• Oversee disaster recovery, incident management, and vendor relationships