Information Technology Infrastructure Operations Manager
Technology
Job Description
IT Infrastructure & Operations Manager (Growth Path to CIO)
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Alpharetta, GA · Full-time
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About the role
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Hands-on infrastructure leader to stand up full IT infrastructure site-by-site across a growing data center portfolio — servers, networking, security, and end-user services — while building the centralized operations to run it all. Structured as a growth role with a clear path into a CIO position.
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What you'll do
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- Core infrastructure — server provisioning and the application stack each site runs on
- Networking — Cisco (or equivalent) switching, routing, and site-to-site connectivity
- Security — firewalls, network segmentation, and overall cybersecurity posture
- End-user services — corporate email, guest Wi-Fi, and contractor Wi-Fi access
- Build and run a virtual NOC (Network Operations Center) to monitor the full portfolio
- Stand up and manage a trouble-ticketing system and support workflow
- Coordinate vendors and on-site contractors during data center bring-up
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What we're looking for
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- 3–7 years in IT infrastructure / network administration, ideally multi-site or data center exposure
- Hands-on with servers, Cisco networking, firewalls, and core business IT (email, Wi-Fi, identity)
- Experience setting up or running a NOC and/or ticketing system (ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, Freshservice, etc.)
- Solid cybersecurity fundamentals
- Comfortable being hands-on now while building the systems and team to scale later
- Ambition and aptitude to grow into a CIO role
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Nice to have
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- Data center commissioning experience
- Certifications (CCNA/CCNP, Security+, etc.)
- Vendor and contractor management experience
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