IT Infrastructure Manager

Aliaxis Utilities And Industry; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,600,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aliaxis Utilities And Industry in Bengaluru seeks an IT Infrastructure Manager (Network & Hosting) to design, build, and run secure, scalable infrastructure across plants, offices, and remote sites. You will lead network, hosting, cloud, data center operations, DR/BCP, and security.

You will drive strategy, governance, budgets, vendor management, and a high-performing team, ensuring global IT alignment, cybersecurity, and adherence to SLAs.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years in IT Infrastructure Operations.
• 5+ years managing Network, Hosting, Cloud, or Data Center teams.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or multi-location environments.
• Experience working with global IT teams and managed service providers.
• ITIL Foundation/Expert, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Cybersecurity preferred.
• People, Vendor, Budget, Stakeholder, and Project Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage secure, scalable IT infrastructure across locations.
• Oversee Network Operations, Hosting, Cloud, Data Center, DR, and Security.
• Ensure alignment with global IT standards and cybersecurity requirements.
• Develop infrastructure roadmaps and modernization initiatives.
• Drive automation, standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and procurement.
• Lead and mentor infrastructure teams.

Skills

Enterprise Networking

Firewalls

Windows Server Administration

Linux Server Administration

VMware / Hyper-V

Azure

AWS

Backup & Recovery

Network Monitoring

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

ITIL Service Management

Vendor Management

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Education

Any educational qualification

Tools

VMware / Hyper-V

Azure

AWS

Backup & Recovery Solutions

Job description

Manager - IT Role Summary

The IT Infrastructure Manager (Network & Hosting) will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure, reliable, and scalable IT infrastructure services across manufacturing plants, warehouses, offices, and remote locations. The role will oversee Network Operations, Hosting Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Data Center Operations, Disaster Recovery, and Infrastructure Security while ensuring alignment with global IT standards and cybersecurity requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Strategy & Governance

• Implement IT infrastructure solutions aligned with global architecture and security standards.
• Develop infrastructure roadmaps, lifecycle management plans, and technology modernization initiatives.
• Drive automation, standardization, and continuous improvement across infrastructure services.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, audit, procurement, and corporate governance requirements.

Network & Security Infrastructure

• Manage LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, Internet, VPN, Firewalls, Proxy, and Telecom services.
• Ensure high network availability, redundancy, and performance across all locations.
• Lead network monitoring, troubleshooting, incident management, and capacity planning.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives including vulnerability remediation, network hardening, and audit compliance.

Hosting, Cloud & Data Center Operations

• Manage Windows/Linux servers, virtualization platforms, storage, backup solutions, and cloud environments.
• Ensure infrastructure availability, reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Manage data centers, server rooms, and hosting environments.
• Establish and test Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BCP) capabilities.
• Drive cloud adoption and infrastructure modernization initiatives.

Service Delivery & Operations

• Ensure infrastructure services meet agreed SLAs and KPIs.
• Manage critical incidents, problem management, and change management processes.
• Coordinate with business, application, and global IT teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Maintain operational documentation, SOPs, and technical standards.

Vendor & Budget Management

• Manage infrastructure vendors, ISPs, cloud providers, and managed service partners.
• Prepare and manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
• Track contract renewals, cost optimization opportunities, and service performance.
• Lead procurement and infrastructure project evaluations.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor infrastructure engineers and support teams.
• Drive employee development, succession planning, and technical training.
• Support hiring, performance management, and team capability building.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence and customer service.

Technical Skills

• Enterprise Networking (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi/SD-WAN)
• Firewalls, VPN, Proxy, NAC
• Windows & Linux Server Administration
• VMware / Hyper-V Virtualization
• Azure / AWS Cloud Infrastructure
• Backup & Recovery Solutions
• Network Monitoring & Performance Management
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals
• ITIL Service Management

Requirement:

• 10-15 years in IT Infrastructure Operations.
• 5+ years managing Network, Hosting, Cloud, or Data Center teams.
• Any educational qualification
• Experience supporting manufacturing or multi-location environments.
• Experience working with global IT teams and managed service providers.
• Certification in ITIL Foundation/Expert, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Cybersecurity is preferred
• People Management
• Vendor Management
• Budget Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Management
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Experience Level Mid Level