Infrastructure Manager

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems in Cary, NC seeks a Manager to lead Infrastructure Operations & Internal IT. You will guide a 7–8 person team, ensuring reliability, security, and performance of enterprise platforms, while staying technically engaged to influence architectural decisions.

This permanent hybrid role covers Windows servers, AWS, Linux, databases, and end-user computing, with oversight of operations, governance, and risk.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in infrastructure operations, systems administration, or enterprise IT.
• 3+ years of experience managing technical teams.
• Strong background administering Windows server environments and enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience supporting and managing AWS cloud environments, including cloud operations, governance, and optimization.
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems and administration.
• Understanding of database technologies and operational support.
• Experience supporting compliance, audit, security, or governance initiatives.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 7 to 8 infrastructure and internal IT professionals.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of corporate IT services, including endpoint and laptop lifecycle management.
• Manage and support enterprise infrastructure across Windows server environments, AWS cloud platforms, and hybrid systems.
• Provide leadership and operational oversight for Linux systems and database platforms.
• Ensure infrastructure availability, resiliency, security, and operational performance.
• Partner with compliance, audit, and security teams to maintain adherence to organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain operational standards, procedures, and service delivery expectations.
• Lead infrastructure modernization, cloud optimization, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for infrastructure and internal IT issues.
• Collaborate with business and technology leaders to align infrastructure services with organizational objectives.
• Monitor key operational metrics, risks, and service delivery performance.

Skills

Infrastructure

Vmware

Cloud

Windows

Linux

aws

Data center

Storage

Project management

Management skills

Job description

Description

The Manager, Infrastructure Operations & Internal IT is responsible for leading the organization's infrastructure operations, internal IT services, and end-user computing environment. This position leads a team of 7 to 8 infrastructure and IT professionals while ensuring the reliability, security, compliance, and performance of enterprise technology platforms.The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership with a technical background across Windows infrastructure, AWS cloud services, Linux systems, databases, and enterprise IT operations. While this is primarily a leadership role, the manager must possess sufficient technical depth to guide architectural decisions, support operational planning, manage risk, and effectively lead technical teams. This role also serves as a key partner to security, compliance, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 7 to 8 infrastructure and internal IT professionals.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of corporate IT services, including endpoint and laptop lifecycle management.
• Manage and support enterprise infrastructure across Windows server environments, AWS cloud platforms, and hybrid systems.
• Provide leadership and operational oversight for Linux systems and database platforms.
• Ensure infrastructure availability, resiliency, security, and operational performance.
• Partner with compliance, audit, and security teams to maintain adherence to organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain operational standards, procedures, and service delivery expectations.
• Lead infrastructure modernization, cloud optimization, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for infrastructure and internal IT issues.
• Collaborate with business and technology leaders to align infrastructure services with organizational objectives.
• Monitor key operational metrics, risks, and service delivery performance.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in infrastructure operations, systems administration, or enterprise IT.
• 3+ years of experience managing technical teams.
• Strong background administering Windows server environments and enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience supporting and managing AWS cloud environments, including cloud operations, governance, and optimization.
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems and administration.
• Understanding of database technologies and operational support.
• Experience supporting compliance, audit, security, or governance initiatives.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Skills

• Infrastructure
• Vmware
• Cloud
• Windows
• Linux
• aws
• Data center
• Storage
• Project management
• Management skills

Top Skills Details

• Infrastructure
• Vmware
• Cloud
• Windows
• Linux
• aws

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred QualificationsExperience leading hybrid cloud environments consisting of AWS and on-premises infrastructure.
• Previous responsibility for infrastructure strategy, capacity planning, and operational governance.
• Experience with cybersecurity best practices, vulnerability management, and infrastructure compliance.
• ITIL, AWS, Microsoft, or other infrastructure-related certifications.
• Experience working within a highly regulated or compliance-driven environment.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cary, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $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.

See Davidson for company benefits

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cary, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Cary,NC.

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

Were 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. Were 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. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were 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.