Infrastructure Manager
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-05-02
Listing for:
Objective Partners
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-02
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, IT Project Manager, IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Head of Infrastructure
This senior leadership role is responsible for the strategy, design, and operation of enterprise infrastructure across a complex, regulated environment. The position leads cloud infrastructure, endpoint engineering, and help desk functions—ensuring systems are secure, scalable, and highly available while supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term transformation.
Operating at the intersection of execution and strategy, this role partners closely with senior leadership to enable business growth through reliable, modern technology platforms.
Key Responsibilities Cloud Infrastructure- Lead multi‑cloud and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure) across networking, compute, and storage
- Establish architecture standards, scalability, resiliency, and cost optimization practices
- Oversee capacity planning, performance, and disaster recovery
- Drive automation and infrastructure‑as‑code adoption
- Ensure system stability, uptime, and performance across all platforms
- Lead incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts
- Define and track KPIs (availability, response times, user satisfaction)
- Deliver infrastructure projects aligned to business priorities
- Own endpoint strategy (device lifecycle, patching, security)
- Oversee help desk performance and user support experience
- Standardize support processes and improve service delivery
- Manage collaboration tools and voice platforms
- Define and execute infrastructure roadmap aligned to business goals
- Lead cloud transformation and modernization initiatives
- Reduce technical debt and improve platform resilience
- Partner cross‑functionally across security, engineering, and business teams
- Ensure alignment with cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements
- Maintain strong controls across patching, access, and vulnerability management
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and SLAs
- Own infrastructure budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization
- 7+ years of infrastructure leadership experience
- Strong background in AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments
- Experience leading cross‑functional infrastructure teams
- Deep knowledge of networking, servers, and storage
- Experience in regulated environments preferred
- Strategic mindset with strong execution focus
- Leadership and team development
- Problem‑solving and decision‑making
- Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, complex environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder alignment
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