Server Infrastructure Manager

Polaris Inc.; Medina (MN); On-site; USD 127,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Gym reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Polaris Inc. in Medina, Minnesota is seeking a Server Infrastructure Manager to lead the core server infrastructure environment. You will be responsible for strategy, engineering, and operations of on-premises compute and virtualization.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, coupled with over 8 years of experience in infrastructure engineering and operations. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package alongside a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of infrastructure engineering and operations experience.
• 3+ years managing infrastructure or server teams.
• Proven experience operating enterprise-scale infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the roadmap for core infrastructure platforms.
• Lead and develop infrastructure team.
• Ensure high availability, performance, stability, and security.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Technical / Functional Expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

Position Overview

As the Server Infrastructure Manager, you will lead the team responsible for the strategy, engineering, and operations of Polaris’ core server infrastructure environment, including on‑premises compute, virtualization, storage, and Windows/Linux operating systems. You will help ensure reliability, performance, security, and lifecycle management of foundational platforms that support enterprise and manufacturing systems while guiding the evolution of hybrid infrastructure capabilities, including Azure‑based IaaS services.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the roadmap for core infrastructure platforms across on‑premises compute, virtualization, enterprise storage, and Windows/Linux operating systems.
• Lead, develop, and coach an infrastructure team by setting priorities, building technical depth, and ensuring execution across operational support and project delivery.
• Ensure high availability, performance, stability, and security of infrastructure platforms supporting enterprise and manufacturing operations.
• Lead lifecycle management, capacity planning, technology refresh initiatives, and infrastructure standards across data center environments.
• Guide the evolution of hybrid infrastructure capabilities, including Azure IaaS services, while maintaining stability and scalability of core platforms.
• Provide technical guidance during complex infrastructure issues and major incidents, supporting timely resolution and long‑term remediation.
• Drive operational discipline across monitoring, alerting, patching, maintenance, change management, root cause analysis, and service health reporting.
• Partner with architecture, cybersecurity, application, and IT leadership teams to align infrastructure priorities, manage risk, and communicate platform performance.
• Support vulnerability remediation, patch compliance, privileged access standards, audit readiness, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity practices.
• Drive standardization and automation across provisioning, patching, monitoring, and lifecycle activities to improve reliability and reduce manual effort.
• Manage infrastructure budgets, forecasting, cost optimization, vendor relationships, contracts, and service performance expectations.

Desired Competencies

• Leadership: Inspire, guide, and empower others to achieve their best by setting clear direction and fostering trust.
• Problem Solving: Identify issues, assess root causes, and implement practical solutions that balance speed, quality, and risk.
• Technical / Functional Expertise: Apply required technical knowledge and stay current within the area of expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of infrastructure engineering and operations experience.
• 3+ years managing infrastructure or server teams.
• Proven experience operating and maintaining enterprise‑scale, on‑premises infrastructure environments.
• Experience with data center operations, migrations, or consolidation efforts.
• Working knowledge of hybrid infrastructure environments, including Azure IaaS services such as virtual machines, networking, and identity integration.
• Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
• Working knowledge of ITIL or related service management practices, including incident, problem, and change management.
• Experience managing team projects, including planning, prioritization, execution tracking, and delivery accountability.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, budgets, or technology refresh planning.
• Preferred experience supporting manufacturing or OT environments, and relevant certifications such as VMware, Microsoft, or ITIL.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Salary & Benefits

Starting pay range: $127,000 to $157,000 per year (Minnesota). Polaris provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid time off, gym reimbursement, life insurance, and disability coverage.

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or [e-mail]. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).