IT Portfolio Manager

Job Title: ( IT Infrastructure Manager - fiber optic / copper cabling )

About OpenKyber: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, OpenKyber has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances. At OpenKyber, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Job Description :

• We are seeking a candidate with strong experience in fiber optic and copper cabling installation, testing, quality assurance, and infrastructure planning. Candidates should also have experience with IT infrastructure construction project management and a solid understanding of data center operations.
• This role requires a hybrid skill set, combining passive infrastructure expertise with data center operations experience. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing infrastructure-related projects while supporting the operational needs of a data center environment."
• Lead the planning, implementation, and support of IT infrastructure solutions from concept to deployment. Run complex operational/technical projects. Manage enterprise IT systems, including cloud computing, servers, and storage, ensuring alignment with client-defined standards. Provide proof-of-concept (POC) evaluations and expert guidance on implementing secure, scalable, and high-performance IT infrastructure solutions. The successful candidate will be organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for IT infrastructure systems, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), storage solutions (SAN, NAS), and cybersecurity frameworks (firewalls, intrusion prevention, encryption).
• Deploy, configure, and maintain IT infrastructure components, such as servers, storage, virtualization platforms, and security tools.
• Collaborate with external providers for the deployment and support of IT infrastructure services.
• Ensure high availability of systems by implementing redundancy, backup strategies, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Optimize IT infrastructure performance through monitoring, capacity planning, and proactive issue resolution.
• Adhere to compliance and audit requirements by enforcing security policies, implementing access controls, and supporting regulatory standards.
• Manage ITIL processes, including change management, incident response, and configuration management, to ensure service stability and operational efficiency.
• Document IT infrastructure design, configurations, and best practices to enhance knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Support infrastructure lifecycle management, including upgrades, patching, and decommissioning, to maintain system reliability and security.
• Collaborate with global IT teams to standardize processes, align on best practices, and support cross-functional IT initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, ensuring adherence to IT standards and driving skill development.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, including automation, cloudnative services, and AI-driven IT operations, to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Communicate IT infrastructure strategies and solutions to technical and nontechnical stakeholders, ensuring clarity in decision-making processes.
• Runs complex projects ensuring they are completed on time and within budget with only general direction from management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Education and Experience:

• BS/BA in Information Technology OR AA/AS degree with 2 years of professional experience OR 4 years of equivalent IT experience.
• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering, specializing in cloud services, storage, or enterprise IT systems.
• 5+ years of experience managing enterprise IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, virtualization, and security.
• 3+ years of experience in IT project management
• 3+ years of experience demonstrating strong communication skills in IT environments.
• 3+ years of junior leadership experience managing IT projects.
• Utilize 5+ years of experience in IT applications, tools, and technology to enhance operational efficiency.
• Apply 3+ years of agile methodology principles in IT infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrate 2+ years of experience in supplier/vendor management.
• Implement 1+ years of cloud technology experience, including infrastructure as-a-service (IaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solutions

Licenses and/or Certifications / Training (Preferred):

• 6 Sigma / LEAN methodology.
• 5S/6S methodology.
• ITIL certification.
• IT Infrastructure, IT Architecture, or other relevant IT product certifications

Location : ( Onsite Position and Greenville SC )

Disclaimer: OpenKyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. OpenKyber does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need." It is the policy of OpenKyber to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact OpenKyber at

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