Senior Manager of IT Infrastructure

Security Industry Specialists; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401k for eligible employees

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Security Industry Specialists in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Manager of IT Infrastructure to lead their cloud-first strategy and manage IT operations across multiple sites.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on expertise in cloud technologies, and the ability to drive modernization initiatives in a predominantly Apple environment. The ideal candidate would hold a Bachelor's degree in IT and have over 12 years of experience.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of IT experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience in Apple/macOS environments with cloud-first strategies.
• Strong communication and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cloud, Systems, Networking, and Help Desk teams.
• Execute IT policy, security, and modernization strategy.
• Manage identity and access management migration.

Skills

Cloud-first IT infrastructure leadership

MacOS environment management

Identity and access management

Network modernization

Incident management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

AWS

Microsoft Azure

JAMF

Cisco Meraki

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Austin, TX 78727

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $150,000.00 Salary/year

General Statement of Job

The Senior Manager of IT Infrastructure leads the strategy, security, and continuous improvement of SIS's cloud-first IT infrastructure across the Americas. This leader owns the company's Cloud, Systems Administration, Networking, and Help Desk functions and is accountable for advancing SIS's Zero-Trust strategy, in which all access is verified, identity is the perimeter, and the environment is centrally managed, monitored, and documented. SIS operates a predominantly Apple environment (approximately 90% macOS) supporting a 24/7 Global Security Operations Center, so the ideal candidate pairs senior leadership ability with hands‑on depth in modern cloud, identity, endpoint, and network platforms. Working within an ITIL-based operational framework, the Senior Manager of IT Infrastructure sets technical direction, develops the team, guides IT policy and purchasing decisions, and partners with leadership to deliver a reliable, secure, and scalable platform. This role reports directly to the Director of Technology.This position leads a multi‑site team that includes a Help Desk Manager, Help Desk Staff, Systems Administrator, Network Administrators, and the newly created Senior Cloud Administrator roles across Culver City, Austin, Seattle, San Jose, New York, and LATAM.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead and develop the Cloud, Systems, Networking, and Help Desk teams across North and South America, ensuring cohesive, efficient operations aligned with business needs and the technology roadmap
• Set and execute the strategic roadmap for IT policy, infrastructure modernization, security, and purchasing, advancing the company's cloud‑first, Zero‑Trust strategy in which all access is verified
• Own the identity and access management strategy, directing the migration to a centralized Identity and Access Management platform (for example, Okta, Ping, or JumpCloud) that delivers Single Sign‑On, multi‑factor authentication, risk‑based authorization, and automated joiner/mover/leaver lifecycle provisioning sourced from the authoritative HR system
• Provide expert oversight and technical direction for enterprise cloud and SaaS platforms, including Google Workspace, Box, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, ensuring availability, performance, security, and data governance
• Direct endpoint and security management across a predominantly Mac environment (approximately 90% macOS, balance Windows), including JAMF for Apple device management, Windows MDM, and SentinelOne, ensuring devices are encrypted, current, properly configured, monitored, and generating actionable alerts
• Lead the modernization of the network environment toward a single‑vendor, single‑pane‑of‑glass architecture (for example, Cisco Meraki) designed for high availability, including resilient firewalls, N+1 switching, wireless, certificate‑based Wi‑Fi, and built‑in SD‑WAN
• Establish centralized logging and integrate a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution to correlate signals across identity, endpoint, cloud, and network, reducing time to detect and respond and supporting incident response
• Mature the ITIL‑aligned operational framework—incident, problem, change, and configuration management—and drive the development of documented policies, procedures, and runbooks
• Own and drive best‑in‑class disaster recovery, business continuity, data protection, and backup strategies that support SIS's 24/7 enterprise
• Partner closely with Security Operations Center (Fusion Center) leadership to deliver a unified physical and information security strategy aligned with customer needs, business objectives, and industry best practices
• Drive lifecycle management and remediation initiatives across endpoints, infrastructure, and cloud services, including device encryption, OS currency, patching, and decommissioning of end‑of‑life hardware and software
• Maintain accurate documentation of the environment and support audit and compliance objectives such as ISO 27001 and SOC2
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and senior leadership to plan and execute major infrastructure projects, upgrades, and migrations with minimal disruption to internal and external customers
• Act as the principal liaison for vendor negotiations on license renewals and hardware refreshes, optimizing expenditures across enterprise platforms and hardware
• Mentor, train, and develop IT personnel, setting clear performance goals, objectives, and growth plans
• Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reporting on systems and team KPIs and other metrics to technology leadership and key stakeholders
• Communicate complex technical information clearly to both operational security staff and senior executive leadership
• Manage the departmental budget for infrastructure and operational expenditures
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications – Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and professional experience will be considered
• 12+ years of progressive IT experience, with at least 5 years in a people‑leadership role overseeing technology operations teams
• Demonstrated experience leading cloud‑first IT infrastructure in a predominantly Apple/macOS environment (approximately 90% Mac) with some Windows
• Deep experience deploying and administering enterprise SaaS and cloud platforms (such as Google Workspace, Box, AWS, and Azure)
• Proven experience with modern identity and access management, including Active Directory/Entra ID and a modern IdP (Okta, Ping, JumpCloud, or similar), with Single Sign‑On, MFA, and automated lifecycle provisioning
• Strong working knowledge of endpoint management and security tooling, such as JAMF, Windows MDM, SentinelOne, and vulnerability management platforms
• Hands‑on experience modernizing network environments, including firewalls, switching, wireless, and SD‑WAN; experience with cloud‑managed, single‑pane platforms such as Cisco Meraki is a strong plus
• Firm grasp of Zero‑Trust networking concepts and implementations, including certificate‑based Wi‑Fi, least‑privilege access, and centralized logging
• Experience implementing or operating a SIEM and supporting security operations and incident response
• Working knowledge of ITIL operational processes (incident, problem, change, and configuration management) and the ability to lead within a structured operations environment
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPN, and firewall administration
• Proven track record with endpoint protection, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and disaster recovery, business continuity, and backup strategies
• Previous experience operating within high‑availability environments with 24/7 uptime requirements
• Industry certifications preferred (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Okta Certified Administrator, Jamf Certified Tech, Microsoft, or similar)
• Experience with network monitoring and management platforms (such as Auvik or similar) is a plus
• Experience with automation tooling and platforms (such as Make, n8n, or Zapier) is a plus
• Enterprise experience deploying and governing AI tools is a plus
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to deliver a high level of customer service
• Must be a dependable team player with business maturity and enthusiasm, able to work both independently and collaboratively

What we can offer

• $150,000 annual salary
• Health, Dental, Vision, and 401k for eligible employees
• Paid Time Off, including Sick/Safe Time
• A dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunity for growth

Additional Information

Investigations/Security Agency #C14164

Security Industry Specialists, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer