Senior IT Infrastructure Manager

Senior IT Infrastructure Manager BARNES United States, Connecticut, Bristol 123 Main Street (Show on map) May 12, 2026 Description Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Strategy & Leadership Develop and execute a long-term IT infrastructure roadmap aligned with business and aerospace program objectives Lead and mentor a team of infrastructure engineers, system administrators, and network specialists Collaborate with executive leadership to align IT capabilities with operational and strategic goals Drive continuous improvement initiatives for performance, reliability, and cost optimization Systems & Network Management Oversee design, deployment, and maintenance of Data centers (on-prem and cloud/hybrid environments); Enterprise networks (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, VPN); Server infrastructure (Windows/Linux, virtualization platforms) and storage and backup solutions Ensure high system availability and disaster recovery readiness Cybersecurity & Compliance Partner with cybersecurity teams to enforce security best practices and policies Ensure compliance with aerospace and regulatory standards (ITAR, NIST / CMMC frameworks, ISO 27001 / AS9100) Manage risk assessments, audits, and remediation activities Cloud & Digital Transformation Lead cloud adoption strategies (AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments) Support modernization initiatives including automation, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code Evaluate emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and resilience Operational Excellence Establish and monitor SLAs, KPIs, and infrastructure performance metrics Oversee incident, problem, and change management processes (ITIL-based) Ensure effective capacity planning and system scalability Vendor & Budget Management Manage relationships with infrastructure vendors, service providers, and contractors Negotiate contracts and oversee service delivery performance Develop and manage infrastructure budgets, ensuring cost efficiency Qualifications 10+ years of IT infrastructure experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Demonstrated track record to building, leading and empowering high performance teams. Deep knowledge of: Enterprise networking and security architectures Virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions Familiarity with DevOps practices, automation tools, and scripting Certifications Preferred certifications:

CISSP, CISM

(or equivalent), AWS/Azure solutions Architect or similar cloud certification, ITIL certification Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.