IT Infrastructure Leader: Cloud, Security & DR

AlphaStaffHCM; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Job summary

AlphaStaffHCM is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager to lead design, implementation, security, and day-to-day operation of our enterprise technology environment. You will ensure reliability, scalability, and performance across cloud services, networks, and end-user support.

This hands-on leader will drive strategic planning, vendor relationships, and project execution while mentoring the Infrastructure and Help Desk teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience with leadership.
• Experience managing enterprise network, server, cloud, and cybersecurity environments.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience managing vendors, service providers, contracts, and technology procurements.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field (preferred).
• Certifications such as Microsoft, Azure, Cisco, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, ITIL (preferred).
• Experience with compliance-driven environments and security audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and ongoing optimization of the company’s network, servers, cloud platforms, and core IT infrastructure.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of enterprise systems and services.
• Oversee network architecture, including routers, switches, firewalls, LAN/WAN connectivity, wireless networking, and network segmentation.
• Manage server environments, backup systems, storage solutions, and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Lead cybersecurity operations including endpoint protection, email security, vulnerability management, and multi-factor authentication.
• Partner with security vendors and managed security providers to monitor and respond to threats.
• Maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans, including regular testing and validation.
• Lead Infrastructure and Help Desk teams, fostering a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues and provide technical guidance, mentoring, and professional development to team members.
• Lead infrastructure modernization projects, technology upgrades, and strategic initiatives.
• Manage technology budgets, hardware lifecycle planning, software licensing, vendor relationships, contracts, and capital expenditures.
• Participate in technology governance initiatives, including AI and emerging technology evaluations.

Skills

Technical leadership

Strategic planning

Cybersecurity mindset

Vendor management

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure Cloud Services

Active Directory

Exchange Online

Identity management solutions

Job description

AlphaStaffHCM is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager to lead design, implementation, security, and day-to-day operation of our enterprise technology environment. You will ensure reliability, scalability, and performance across cloud services, networks, and end-user support.

This hands-on leader will drive strategic planning, vendor relationships, and project execution while mentoring the Infrastructure and Help Desk teams.