IT Infrastructure and Operations Manager

at Synergy55 LLC in Schaumburg, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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Position Overview:

We are seeking a IT Infrastructure & Operations Manager to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of our IT infrastructure across Composites One & Aerovac. This role will oversee a team of internal and third-party technologists to ensure systems are secure, reliable, and aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing enterprise infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Infrastructure & Operations:

• Install, support, and maintain IT infrastructure systems including cloud and on-premise servers, storage, OS, security systems, Entra ID, and related solutions.
• Administer Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment including Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), DevOps pipelines, CI/CD automation, and GCP-native tools.
• Manage Microsoft Azure tenant and server administration processes.
• Optimize server and storage capacity, architecture, cost, and deployments.
• Diagnose and resolve production issues to maintain service levels.
• Monitor systems proactively and establish automated alerting and monitoring.
• Manage backup, retention, and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam.

Security & Risk Management:

• Implement and coordinate security measures, including patching and vulnerability management.
• Oversee third-party service providers to ensure service levels are met.

Team & Vendor Leadership:

• Lead, develop, and retain high-performing IT teams and contractors.
• Plan and allocate resources effectively to meet business objectives.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Strategy & Innovation:

• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize infrastructure services.
• Analyze industry trends and recommend innovative technology solutions.
• Contribute to IT strategy, roadmap, and overall organizational efficiency.

Expected Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• Minimum of 7 years in IT with emphasis on enterprise infrastructure management (cloud and on-premise).
• Minimum 3 years managing IT teams and technology resources.
• Minimum 1 year hands-on administration experience in Google Cloud Platform; Azure experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2019/2022, Linux OS (Ubuntu 16.04+), virtualization, Docker, Kubernetes, Entra ID, and cloud services.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and third-party vendors.
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills.
• Expertise in enterprise server, storage, and cloud technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to delivering operational excellence and service quality.

Travel:

• Up to 25% travel to our distribution centers, as needed.

Pre-Employment Requirement:

• Employment offers are contingen
  
  
  
  Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
  
  

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