IT Infrastructure Manager

IT Infrastructure Manager (Hybrid, Linux, Google Cloud, Networking)

Los Angeles, CA | On‑site

The IT Infrastructure Manager leads a team of ~12 and owns the design, security, and day‑to‑day operations of a hybrid infrastructure environment spanning on‑prem systems and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role is hands‑on and operationally focused, with strong expectations in Linux administration
, networking
, and automation/scripting to improve reliability, reduce manual effort, and strengthen security and compliance.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of infrastructure engineers/administrators; set priorities, manage workload, and build a strong on‑call/incident response culture.
• Establish operational standards (runbooks, escalation paths, change management, problem management, capacity planning).
• Drive cross‑functional coordination with Security, Engineering, Helpdesk, and business stakeholders.

• Own architecture and operations across hybrid environments (data center/on‑prem + GCP), including connectivity, identity, and shared services.
• Manage GCP foundations: org/projects, IAM, VPCs, Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud Logging/Monitoring, and cost controls.
• Plan and execute cloud migrations and modernization initiatives while maintaining stability and minimizing downtime.

• Oversee Linux fleet administration and hardening (patching, vulnerability remediation, performance tuning, configuration standards).
• Implement observability: monitoring, alerting, dashboards, SLIs/SLOs; ensure proactive detection and fast recovery.

• Own core networking strategy and operations: LAN/WAN, routing/switching, DNS/DHCP, VPNs, firewalls, load balancing, and segmentation.
• Ensure secure and resilient on‑prem ↔ cloud connectivity (e.g., site‑to‑site VPNs, interconnect patterns as applicable).
• Partner with vendors/ISPs to manage circuits, performance, and escalations.

• Drive automation through scripting/coding (e.g.,
  Bash/Python
  ) to standardize builds, reduce repetitive work, and improve reliability.
• Promote Infrastructure as Code and configuration management practices (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and version‑controlled change workflows.

• Enforce least‑privilege access, secrets/key management, audit logging, and system hardening across cloud and on‑prem.
• Own backup strategy and disaster recovery planning; run periodic recovery tests and document results.
• Lead incident RCA and implement preventative actions to reduce recurrence.

• 5+ years in infrastructure/IT operations with hybrid environments
  , including 3+ years managing teams (experience leading ~8–15 person teams preferred).
• Strong hands‑on Linux administration experience (Ubuntu/RHEL/CentOS), including troubleshooting and security hardening.
• Strong hands‑on networking experience (DNS, DHCP, TLS, VPN, firewalls, routing, switching, segmentation, load balancing).
• Working experience in Google Cloud Platform (IAM, VPC, Compute, Storage, logging/monitoring).
• Scripting/coding experience (Bash and/or Python) used for automation and operational tooling.
• Demonstrated incident management experience (on‑call, escalation, RCA, measurable reliability improvements).
• Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills.

• The total compensation for this role is $160,000 to $185,000.
• The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life Insurance and Long‑term disability plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching
• Wellness Programs
• Metro Tap Card and Metro‑link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)
• Career Path Opportunities
• Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and…