IT Infrastructure Manager

PlanIT Group, LLC; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group, LLC seeks a seasoned IT Infrastructure Manager to lead enterprise infrastructure, cloud strategies, and security programs. The role requires hands-on leadership to strengthen technology and security posture while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Azure/AWS, budgeting, forecasting, and vendor management, with a track record of aligning IT with business goals.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of progressive IT infrastructure experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, project scoping, and financial management experience.
• Experience leading infrastructure and cybersecurity programs.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Proven ability to align technology with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise infrastructure, cloud, networking, server, storage, and end-user computing environments.
• Drive infrastructure modernization, cloud transformation, and technology roadmap initiatives.
• Develop and manage IT infrastructure budgets, forecasting, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Lead project scoping, planning, prioritization, and execution of infrastructure initiatives.
• Independently assess and enhance Preserve Life cybersecurity and security controls.
• Collaborate with business leaders and cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop infrastructure and support teams.
• Manage vendors, contracts, SLAs, and technology investments.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud expertise

Budgeting

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Master's degree preferred

AWS/Azure/CISSP/CISM/Security+/CCNA/CCNP/VMware/ITIL certifications

Tools

AWS

Azure

Windows

Linux

VMware

Networking

IAM

IaC

Job description

Seeking a strong IT Infrastructure Manager and technology leader to oversee enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, IT operations, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can independently assess and strengthen our technology and security posture while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise infrastructure, cloud, networking, server, storage, and end-user computing environments.
• Drive infrastructure modernization, cloud transformation, and technology roadmap initiatives.
• Develop and manage IT infrastructure budgets, forecasting, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Lead project scoping, planning, prioritization, and execution of infrastructure initiatives.
• Independently assess and enhance Preserve Life cybersecurity and security controls.
• Collaborate with business leaders and cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop infrastructure and support teams.
• Manage vendors, contracts, SLAs, and technology investments.

Required Qualifications

• 10-12 years of progressive IT Infrastructure experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong expertise in Azure and/or AWS cloud platforms.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, networking, virtualization, storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, project scoping, and financial management experience.
• Experience leading infrastructure and cybersecurity programs.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, IAM, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, threat detection, incident response, and security compliance.
• Understanding of AI, automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Zero Trust Architecture, DevOps, and modern cloud technologies.
• Ability to evaluate and implement emerging technologies to improve security, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Preferred certifications: AWS, Azure, CISSP, CISM, Security+, CCNA/CCNP, VMware, and ITIL.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong IT leadership and strategic vision.
• Proven people management and team development capabilities.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence executive stakeholders.
• Excellent collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, forecasting, and decision-making skills.