Job Description
Job Description
Purpose of the Role:
The Infrastructure Manager is responsible for leading and managing all infrastructure-related initiatives across our hybrid/cloud environment. This role is focused on maintaining and optimizing the current infrastructure while advancing the organization’s shift toward a modern, AWS-centric cloud architecture.
Key priorities include ensuring high system uptime per client SLAs, streamlining operations through automation, and supporting overall infrastructure scalability and security.
Key Objectives:
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Lead all infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and aligned with business needs.
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Maintain and manage existing infrastructure (hybrid/cloud), ensuring uptime exceeds contractual SLA/RTO/RPO requirements.
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Drive automation across infrastructure operations to reduce manual work, minimize risk, and improve speed of delivery.
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Champion the organization’s cloud migration strategy, with a focus on transitioning to AWS services.
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Provide clear leadership to the IT Manager and Database Administrator, ensuring aligned execution and continuous improvement.
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Conduct formal and ongoing performance evaluations for direct reports.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Oversee the day-to-day health, performance, and reliability of core infrastructure systems (on-premises and cloud).
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Lead and manage infrastructure projects including cloud adoption, automation implementation, and systems upgrades.
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Monitor uptime metrics and enforce operational practices to meet or exceed SLA targets.
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Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC), configuration management, and DevOps practices (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD).
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Ensure disaster recovery, backup integrity, and business continuity planning are up to date and tested.
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Develop, maintain, and enforce infrastructure-related policies, procedures, and documentation.
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Collaborate with security, applications, and business subject matter experts to ensure infrastructure alignment with overall company strategy.
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Manage third-party vendor relationships related to infrastructure services and licensing.
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Ensure that all SOC related activities are performed on time and in schedule related to the infrastructure and IT operations.
Team Leadership & Performance Management:
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Provide strategic direction and hands-on support to the IT Manager and DBA, ensuring clarity in roles and accountability.
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Conduct quarterly and annual performance reviews, including goal setting, feedback, and growth planning.
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Track team KPIs (e.g., issue resolution time, system availability, automation adoption, documentation quality).
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Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and professional development.
Skills and Experience Required:
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Minimum 7 years in IT infrastructure roles, including 2+ years managing direct reports or teams.
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Proven experience managing hybrid infrastructure and leading cloud migration to AWS.
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Advanced knowledge of AWS services (e.g., EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, RDS).
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Hands-on experience with automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
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Demonstrated ability to manage uptime SLAs and optimize infrastructure performance and cost.
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Strong communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative mindset.
Preferred Certifications (Not Required):
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
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ITIL Foundation
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PMP or equivalent project management certification
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Relevant DevOps/Automation certifications
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Previous experience in the hospitality industry a plus