Infrastructure Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Our client is seeking a hands-on Infrastructure Manager to lead and evolve our global infrastructure environment supporting manufacturing operations across North America, Europe, and Asia.

We are looking for an experienced infrastructure leader who can manage a complex global technology landscape while driving standardization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience leading distributed infrastructure teams, supporting manufacturing environments, managing Microsoft and cloud technologies, and establishing global infrastructure standards that improve reliability, security, and scalability.

The Infrastructure Manager will oversee the availability, performance, security, and lifecycle management of our clients infrastructure platforms, including cloud services, servers, storage, endpoints, collaboration platforms, and supporting technologies. This leader will work closely with Infrastructure, Network, Security, Applications, and regional IT teams to ensure stable operations and minimize business and manufacturing disruptions.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Operations & Strategy

•Lead the global management and support of infrastructure platforms, including servers, storage, cloud services, endpoints, collaboration platforms, and related technologies.

•Ensure the secure, stable, and reliable operation of infrastructure services supporting global business and manufacturing operations.

•Develop and maintain global infrastructure standards, processes, and operating procedures.

•Drive infrastructure modernization, simplification, and standardization initiatives across a diverse technology environment.

•Establish infrastructure performance metrics and ensure service delivery meets business expectations.

•Maintain disaster recovery, backup, business continuity, and infrastructure resiliency capabilities.

Team Leadership

•Lead and develop a geographically distributed infrastructure and support organization.

•Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, customer service, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

•Mentor and develop technical talent while promoting collaboration across global IT teams.

•Manage staffing, resource allocation, performance management, and succession planning activities.

Manufacturing & Business Partnership

•Support critical manufacturing operations by ensuring high availability of IT systems across global plant locations.

•Coordinate with Network, Security, SAP, and Application teams to quickly resolve incidents and minimize downtime.

•Act as an escalation point for complex infrastructure and operational issues.

•Partner with business and executive stakeholders to align infrastructure capabilities with strategic objectives.

Vendor & Lifecycle Management

•Manage relationships with global infrastructure vendors, service providers, and technology partners.

•Negotiate contracts, renewals, licensing agreements, and service-level commitments.

•Develop technology roadmaps and manage infrastructure lifecycle planning and asset management.

•Drive cost optimization while maintaining operational effectiveness.

Security & Compliance

•Ensure infrastructure platforms operate within established security policies and privileged access controls.

•Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to maintain compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.

•Support compliance initiatives related to SOX, GDPR, and other applicable regulations.

•Promote security best practices throughout infrastructure operations and service delivery.

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Required Experience

•10+ years of progressive IT experience, including infrastructure leadership responsibilities.

•Experience leading global infrastructure operations across multiple regions.

•Experience supporting manufacturing organizations and plant environments.

•Demonstrated success leading distributed technical teams and support resources.

•Experience managing enterprise infrastructure in a Microsoft-centric environment.

•Experience driving infrastructure standardization, operational maturity, and technology transformation initiatives.

•Experience managing vendors, contracts, and infrastructure budgets.

Technical Expertise

Microsoft Technologies

•Microsoft Azure

•Microsoft 365

•Active Directory & Entra ID

•Exchange Online

•Intune

•Teams

•SharePoint Online

•Windows Server

Infrastructure

•Hybrid Cloud Environments

•Virtualization Platforms (VMware / Hyper-V)

•Enterprise Storage & Backup Solutions

•Endpoint Management

•Identity & Access Management

•Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

•Infrastructure Monitoring & Performance Management

Manufacturing & Enterprise Applications

•Understanding of manufacturing technology environments.

•Experience supporting SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA environments.

•Strong working knowledge of Network, Security, and Application support functions.

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Knowledge & Competencies

•Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure architecture and operations.

•Experience developing scalable infrastructure solutions that align with business objectives.

•Knowledge of infrastructure governance, operational controls, and service management principles.

•Experience managing infrastructure projects and cross-functional technology initiatives.

•Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.

•Ability to balance operational support responsibilities with strategic improvement initiatives.

•Experience managing costs and driving operational efficiencies.

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Personal Attributes

•Strong leadership and talent development skills.

•Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

•Comfortable communicating technical concepts to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.

•Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across teams and functions.

•Sound business judgment and decision-making skills.

•High integrity and commitment to professional excellence.

•Proven ability to lead through change and drive organizational improvement.

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Work Environment

•Combination of office, manufacturing plant, and remote support environments.

•Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

•Participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation supporting global operations.

•Ability to support critical incidents outside of normal business hours when necessary.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on infrastructure leader who has managed global Microsoft and cloud environments within a manufacturing organization, led geographically dispersed teams, worked closely with SAP, Security, and Network teams, and successfully driven infrastructure modernization while maintaining operational stability across global facilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chandler, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $145000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Will get benefits brochure from customer

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chandler,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.