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Infrastructure Manager

Objective Partners
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026
Head of Infrastructure

This senior leadership role is responsible for the strategy, design, and operation of enterprise infrastructure across a complex, regulated environment. The position leads cloud infrastructure, endpoint engineering, and help desk functions—ensuring systems are secure, scalable, and highly available while supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term transformation.

Operating at the intersection of execution and strategy, this role partners closely with senior leadership to enable business growth through reliable, modern technology platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure

  • Lead multi-cloud and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure) across networking, compute, and storage
  • Establish architecture standards, scalability, resiliency, and cost optimization practices
  • Oversee capacity planning, performance, and disaster recovery
  • Drive automation and infrastructure-as-code adoption

Infrastructure Operations

  • Ensure system stability, uptime, and performance across all platforms
  • Lead incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts
  • Define and track KPIs (availability, response times, user satisfaction)
  • Deliver infrastructure projects aligned to business priorities

End User Services

  • Own endpoint strategy (device lifecycle, patching, security)
  • Oversee help desk performance and user support experience
  • Standardize support processes and improve service delivery
  • Manage collaboration tools and voice platforms

Strategy & Transformation

  • Define and execute infrastructure roadmap aligned to business goals
  • Lead cloud transformation and modernization initiatives
  • Reduce technical debt and improve platform resilience
  • Partner cross-functionally across security, engineering, and business teams

Security & Compliance

  • Ensure alignment with cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain strong controls across patching, access, and vulnerability management

Vendor & Financial Management

  • Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and SLAs
  • Own infrastructure budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization

Qualifications

  • 7 years of infrastructure leadership experience
  • Strong background in AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments
  • Experience leading cross-functional infrastructure teams
  • Deep knowledge of networking, servers, and storage
  • Experience in regulated environments preferred

Core Competencies

  • Strategic mindset with strong execution focus
  • Leadership and team development
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment
  • Strong communication and stakeholder alignment

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