Hands-On Infrastructure Operations Lead (VMware/Data Center)

Insight Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm is seeking an Infrastructure Operations Manager in Houston, Texas. This role requires a strong background in system engineering with VMware expertise and the ability to lead a technical team of engineers. Responsibilities include optimizing operations of compute, storage, and disaster recovery, mainly within a virtualized environment. Ideal candidates will have a hands-on technical approach, strong operational excellence drive, and desire to innovate within a data center-focused setting.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of hands-on system engineering experience required.
• Proven experience with VMware in large-scale environments is essential.
• Experience leading small technical teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in day-to-day operations and projects.
• Oversee compute, storage, backup, and disaster recovery operations.
• Manage hardware provisioning and optimization in data centers.

Skills

Hands-on system engineering experience

VMware expertise

Linux support

Computer storage and backup

SCCM experience

Optimization of operational processes

Technical communication and organizational skills

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

A technology solutions firm is seeking an Infrastructure Operations Manager in Houston, Texas. This role requires a strong background in system engineering with VMware expertise and the ability to lead a technical team of engineers. Responsibilities include optimizing operations of compute, storage, and disaster recovery, mainly within a virtualized environment. Ideal candidates will have a hands-on technical approach, strong operational excellence drive, and desire to innovate within a data center-focused setting.