On-Site IT Infrastructure Lead: Azure & Modernization

Dana-Co; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Executive leadership exposure

Hands-on with cloud and AI tech

Entrepreneurial culture

Job summary

Dana-co is seeking an IT Infrastructure Manager in New York City to lead a hands-on team and modernize our cloud and on-premises environment. You’ll architect, implement, and operate secure, scalable infrastructure for premium brands.

You’ll collaborate with leadership, manage Azure and Microsoft 365, mentor teammates, and drive cybersecurity and automation initiatives to support growth. On-site with some travel to New Jersey.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT infrastructure, systems administration, cloud operations, or technical leadership.
• Strong expertise with Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Windows Server, networking, virtualization, storage, and endpoint management.
• Experience implementing AI tools or automation in IT or business ops.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles and infrastructure security.
• Proven project management with multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving; strong communication; mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily IT infrastructure: servers, networking, M365, Azure, storage, backups, and endpoint management.
• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and support infrastructure solutions.
• Optimize Azure environments: identity, security, governance, automation, and cost.
• Evaluate and implement AI-powered tools to improve operations.
• Lead modernization and tech-improvement initiatives.
• Strengthen cybersecurity through best practices and monitoring.
• Create infrastructure standards, docs, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with vendors and MSPs for a secure, high-performing environment.
• Mentor junior IT staff and foster continuous learning.
• Communicate complex tech concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Azure administration

Security best practices

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

Windows Server

Networking

Virtualization

Storage

Endpoint management

Automation

Job description

Dana-co is seeking an IT Infrastructure Manager in New York City to lead a hands-on team and modernize our cloud and on-premises environment. You’ll architect, implement, and operate secure, scalable infrastructure for premium brands.

You’ll collaborate with leadership, manage Azure and Microsoft 365, mentor teammates, and drive cybersecurity and automation initiatives to support growth. On-site with some travel to New Jersey.