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Infrastructure Operations Manager

Vaco
$160,000.00 - $170,000.00 / yr
United States, Texas, Houston
Jan 28, 2026
We have a client seeking an Infrastructure Operations Manager. Role Overview This role is responsible for ensuring the smooth and secure operation of server and data center infrastructure at our client. It combines both strategic planning and hands-on execution, focusing on IT operational activities such as installation, maintenance, support, and security. The position requires balancing day-to-day operational reliability with the implementation of long-term infrastructure projects. In this role, 75% of your time will be hands-on work, and 25% people management. Key Responsibilities Manage team of system engineers and administrators to carry out day-to-day operations and datacenter (on-prem and public cloud hosted) related activities. Manage enterprise-wide virtualized platform to support business critical applications with zero unplanned downtime. Responsible for providing 24X7 support to businesses and application teams with the help of the team and establishing a schedule for on-call support. Manage compute and storage platforms to support corporate and other business units' applications. Manage IT budgets and cost allocation for the services provided to various business units and corporate departments. Assist application teams designing infrastructure components to support business resiliency. Be responsible for carrying out life cycle management of both virtual and physical assets. Participate in disaster recovery planning and plan/execute yearly application disaster recovery exercises. Responsible for managing severe/critical operating systems vulnerabilities on all assets residing both on-premises and public cloud. Responsible for setting up monitoring of all critical production systems and engaging application teams in troubleshooting. Participate in major and critical incident management calls to support application teams to restore services and/or restore performance of degraded services. Responsible for designing and maintaining corporate backup policies adhering to Corporate IT controls. Responsible for following the least privilege principle on all corporate datacenter assets and virtual environments to minimize risk of data exposure. Responsible for designing and producing reports in infrastructure areas and assessing team's performance against set SLAs: uptime, response time, resolution time. Collaborate with other Information Systems departments to coordinate activities. Confer with and advise subordinates on policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities, and methods. Qualifications Minimum bachelor's degree in computer science or related field 6 years of relevant and progressive experience 3 years of leadership experience Skills & Experience Deep knowledge/experience with VMware AWS/Azure skills are required Linux experience Excellent written and verbal communications skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy Superior organizational and analytical skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Knowledgeable of industry changes, legal updates, and technical developments related to applicable area of the Company's business to proactively respond to changing business environment Advanced proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office package (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word) Possess and have ability to apply advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures Excellent written and verbal communications skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy Superior organizational and analytical skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Knowledgeable of industry changes, legal updates, and technical developments related to applicable area of the Company's business to proactively respond to changing business environment Advanced proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office package (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word) Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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