IT Infrastructure Manager

Saronic Technologies•Austin, TX

About The Position

Saronic Technologies is seeking an IT Infrastructure Manager to lead its systems and network engineering teams and own the company’s corporate IT environment. The role drives the design and build-out of new facilities and provides infrastructure for hardware and software engineering organizations. Its scope includes on-premise data centers, hybrid cloud, and global networking for a distributed, international workforce. Reporting into IT leadership, the manager partners with the Service Desk, Security, and software and hardware engineering organizations and serves as the senior technical authority for infrastructure design and delivery. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on building and operating resilient, scalable infrastructure for a high-growth technical company and maintaining operational standards for 24x7 manufacturing, test, and fleet operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience spanning systems and network engineering.
At least 4 years leading or managing engineering teams.
Demonstrated end-to-end ownership of enterprise infrastructure, including data center build-out, hybrid cloud (including AWS GovCloud or equivalent FedRAMP/IL5-aligned environments), and global enterprise networking.
Strong technical depth across Windows Server, Linux, virtualization, enterprise storage, and backup/disaster recovery.
Strong understanding of enterprise networking, including switching, wireless, firewalls, VPN, and Layer 2/3 routing protocols.
Ability to scale teams, processes, and technologies in a high-growth environment, including hiring, mentoring, and developing senior engineers.
Experience driving compliance with defense contracting security and regulatory frameworks, including NIST 800-171, DFARS, CMMC, and ITAR.
Hands-on experience with scripting, automation, and infrastructure-as-code.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including explaining complex technical topics to executive and non-technical audiences.
Track record of managing budgets, vendor relationships, and multi-quarter infrastructure roadmaps.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting IT infrastructure in defense, aerospace, or other regulated industries.
Relevant certifications such as ITIL v4, CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, or CISSP.
Experience implementing Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA), SASE/SSE, and modern identity solutions such as Microsoft Entra.
Familiarity with endpoint management platforms and ITSM tooling.
Experience supporting high-performance computing (HPC), GPU clusters, or engineering compute environments.
Familiarity with NixOS, declarative system configuration, and reproducible build and deployment models.
Experience operating in classified or air-gapped environments and supporting CUI handling requirements.
Previous experience in a rapidly scaling environment.

Responsibilities

Manage and mentor the systems and network engineering teams, providing technical direction and career development; help scale staffing, processes, and technologies.
Own the infrastructure roadmap, including capacity planning, lifecycle management, and modernization across data centers, hybrid cloud, and global networks.
Lead the architecture, deployment, and operation of enterprise systems, including Windows and Linux environments, virtualization, enterprise storage, and high-performance computing.
Lead the design and operation of global network infrastructure, including switching, wireless, firewalls, VPN, and monitoring across Cisco, Aruba, and Palo Alto platforms.
Lead end-to-end IT infrastructure design and build-out for new facilities, including network architecture and data/voice cabling.
Standardize software, configurations, automation, and processes to improve infrastructure reliability, security, and delivery speed.
Develop and enforce backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies; test and document recovery objectives and ensure they meet operational requirements.
Partner with Security to design and enforce controls aligned to DoD standards and support internal and external audits.
Collaborate with the Service Desk Manager and broader IT organization to minimize disruption from infrastructure changes, incidents, and escalations.
Define and report infrastructure KPIs, SLAs, and roadmap progress, communicating performance, risk, and investment needs to senior leadership.
Manage the infrastructure budget, capital planning, procurement, and vendor relationships; negotiate contracts and ensure cost-effective solutions.
Lead infrastructure programs such as cloud migrations, network expansions, and segmentation initiatives, delivering on time with minimal disruption.
Maintain documentation including system designs, network topologies, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
Serve as the escalation point for high-severity infrastructure incidents, coordinate resolution, communicate with stakeholders, and participate in an on-call rotation as needed.
Evaluate emerging technologies, including Zero Trust, SASE/SSE, AI/HPC infrastructure, and cloud-native services, and recommend adoption where appropriate.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance; Saronic pays 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums.
Dental and vision insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the basic-plan employee premium and 80% of dependent premiums.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
401(k) plan with company match.
Stock options.
Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Discounted pet insurance options, including a 24/7 Telehealth helpline.
Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.