Manager, IT Infrastructure & Cloud Operations

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. • San Jose, CA

3d • $140,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry. We are worldwide technical leaders in Integrated Power Semiconductors and Systems Power delivery architectures. At MPS, we cultivate creativity, are passionate about sustainability, and are committed to providing leading-edge products and innovation to our customers. Our portfolio of technology helps power our world ---come join our team and see how YOU can make a difference. Job Summary This position reports directly to the Sr. Director of Global IT Infrastructure/Security and is responsible for the overall systems infrastructure of the Company worldwide. The Manager, IT Infrastructure & Cloud Operations will define scalable systems and policies to support Company's growth, with ownership spanning enterprise network infrastructure, data center operations, server and storage systems management, cloud operations across multi-cloud environments, SOX/audit compliance documentation, and capacity planning. Essential Functions Network Architecture & Cloud Connectivity: Design, maintain, and optimize the company's local and wide area network topology including performance tuning, capacity planning, and traffic balancing across global sites; extend network design principles into cloud virtual network architectures across AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Deploy, configure, and manage enterprise network infrastructure including Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, Arista data center and storage switches, and Juniper Mist access points; maintain associated documentation and contracts; integrate on-premises network policies with cloud-native security controls including AWS Security Groups and Network ACLs, Azure Network Security Groups, and OCI Security Lists. Manage WAN connectivity including internet circuits, SD-WAN data lines, and network topology documentation for all domestic and international locations, including hybrid connectivity solutions such as AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and OCI Fast Connect. Provide remote management and standardization of network infrastructure across all remote office locations worldwide, including cloud-resident workloads and SaaS application delivery optimization. Data Center & Facilities Operations: Oversee equipment room operations including rack organization, structured cabling, UPS capacity planning and load balancing across all facilities, complemented by cloud infrastructure cost management, rightsizing, and resource tagging governance across multi-cloud environments. Maintain server infrastructure including physical and virtual environments; manage VMware vSphere and/or Hyper-V hypervisor platforms for compute virtualization across on-premises deployments and oversee equivalent cloud compute services including AWS EC2 Auto Scaling, Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets, and OCI Instance Pools for hybrid workload placement. Linux Systems & Cloud Operations: Administer and maintain enterprise Linux environments including Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu Server, covering installation, patching, performance tuning, and lifecycle management across both on-premises and cloud-hosted virtual machine instances in AWS EC2, Azure Virtual Machines, and OCI Compute. Design and manage cloud landing zones, account/subscription structures, and governance frameworks across AWS Organizations, Azure Management Groups, and OCI Compartments, ensuring consistent policy enforcement, identity federation, and spend visibility. Implement Infrastructure as Code practices using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Azure Bicep to standardize and automate cloud resource provisioning; develop and maintain IT operational procedures for preventive maintenance, change management, and infrastructure standards across both on-premises and cloud environments. Provide technical guidance to helpdesk staff for routine infrastructure responsibilities. Storage Management: Manage enterprise storage platforms including Pure Storage, Nimble Storage, and NetApp arrays, responsible for provisioning, performance monitoring, snapshot management, and capacity planning; extend storage management to cloud-native solutions including AWS S3, EBS, and EFS, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files, and OCI Object and Block Storage. Identity & Access Management: Administer Microsoft Active Directory (Entra ID/Azure AD), DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy across the enterprise environment; integrate identity and access management with AWS IAM, Azure RBAC, and OCI IAM, including federated SSO, service principals, and privileged access management across cloud platforms. Audit & SOX Compliance: Lead and support IT audit and SOX compliance activities including GCC and application controls; maintain accurate infrastructure documentation, asset inventories, and evidence packages for internal and external auditors, including cloud configuration baselines, access reviews, and compliance posture reporting using tools such as AWS Security Hub, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and OCI Cloud Guard.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems.
• 8–10 years of IT infrastructure experience in a mid-to-large enterprise environment (500+ employees), with at least 3 years of hands-on multi-cloud operations spanning AWS, Azure, and OCI.
• Strong Linux systems administration skills across Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu Server, including patching, performance tuning, lifecycle management, and cloud-hosted instances.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with cloud compute and platform services across AWS (EC2, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, CloudTrail), Microsoft Azure (Virtual Machines, Virtual Network, Entra ID, Azure Monitor), and OCI (Compute, VCN, IAM, Logging), with the ability to architect and operate workloads across all three platforms.
• Experience designing and managing cloud landing zones, account/subscription structures, and governance frameworks across AWS Organizations, Azure Management Groups, and OCI Compartments, including policy enforcement, identity federation, and spend visibility.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange Online, and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including integration with AWS IAM, Azure RBAC, and OCI IAM for federated SSO, service principals, and privileged access management.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or cloud-native equivalents (AWS CloudFormation, Azure Bicep, OCI Resource Manager).
• Experience with enterprise storage platforms including Pure Storage, Nimble/HPE Alletra, or NetApp ONTAP, and working knowledge of cloud storage services including AWS S3/EBS/EFS, Azure Blob/Files, and OCI Object/Block Storage.
• Experience with virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere and/or Microsoft Hyper-V, including equivalent cloud compute services such as AWS EC2 Auto Scaling, Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets, and OCI Instance Pools.
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet FortiGate firewall administration, policy management, and VPN configuration, including integration with cloud-native networking services such as AWS Security Groups, Azure NSGs, and OCI Security Lists.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing and switching protocols, and WAN technologies, extended into cloud virtual networking concepts.
• Experience managing WAN connectivity including internet circuits, SD-WAN, and hybrid connectivity solutions such as AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and OCI Fast Connect.
• Proficiency with Arista EOS in data center and storage switching environments; familiarity with VXLAN, BGP, and spine-leaf architectures preferred.
• Experience deploying and managing Juniper Mist wireless infrastructure including AI-driven operations and cloud management.
• Relevant cloud certifications strongly preferred: AWS Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional), Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305), and/or OCI Architect Associate or Professional.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with cloud security and compliance frameworks including CIS Benchmarks, AWS Well-Architected Framework, Azure Security Benchmark, and OCI Security Zones.
• SOX compliance experience including IT general controls, GCC controls, and audit evidence preparation across on-premises and cloud environments; experience with tools such as AWS Security Hub, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and OCI Cloud Guard.
• Experience overseeing equipment room operations including rack organization, structured cabling, and UPS capacity planning.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and project management skills with the ability to communicate infrastructure architecture to both technical and executive audiences.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and optimize the company's local and wide area network topology including performance tuning, capacity planning, and traffic balancing across global sites; extend network design principles into cloud virtual network architectures across AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Deploy, configure, and manage enterprise network infrastructure including Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, Arista data center and storage switches, and Juniper Mist access points; maintain associated documentation and contracts; integrate on-premises network policies with cloud-native security controls including AWS Security Groups and Network ACLs, Azure Network Security Groups, and OCI Security Lists.
• Manage WAN connectivity including internet circuits, SD-WAN data lines, and network topology documentation for all domestic and international locations, including hybrid connectivity solutions such as AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and OCI Fast Connect.
• Provide remote management and standardization of network infrastructure across all remote office locations worldwide, including cloud-resident workloads and SaaS application delivery optimization.
• Oversee equipment room operations including rack organization, structured cabling, UPS capacity planning and load balancing across all facilities, complemented by cloud infrastructure cost management, rightsizing, and resource tagging governance across multi-cloud environments.
• Maintain server infrastructure including physical and virtual environments; manage VMware vSphere and/or Hyper-V hypervisor platforms for compute virtualization across on-premises deployments and oversee equivalent cloud compute services including AWS EC2 Auto Scaling, Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets, and OCI Instance Pools for hybrid workload placement.
• Administer and maintain enterprise Linux environments including Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu Server, covering installation, patching, performance tuning, and lifecycle management across both on-premises and cloud-hosted virtual machine instances in AWS EC2, Azure Virtual Machines, and OCI Compute.
• Design and manage cloud landing zones, account/subscription structures, and governance frameworks across AWS Organizations, Azure Management Groups, and OCI Compartments, ensuring consistent policy enforcement, identity federation, and spend visibility.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code practices using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Azure Bicep to standardize and automate cloud resource provisioning; develop and maintain IT operational procedures for preventive maintenance, change management, and infrastructure standards across both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Provide technical guidance to helpdesk staff for routine infrastructure responsibilities.
• Manage enterprise storage platforms including Pure Storage, Nimble Storage, and NetApp arrays, responsible for provisioning, performance monitoring, snapshot management, and capacity planning; extend storage management to cloud-native solutions including AWS S3, EBS, and EFS, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files, and OCI Object and Block Storage.
• Administer Microsoft Active Directory (Entra ID/Azure AD), DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy across the enterprise environment; integrate identity and access management with AWS IAM, Azure RBAC, and OCI IAM, including federated SSO, service principals, and privileged access management across cloud platforms.
• Lead and support IT audit and SOX compliance activities including GCC and application controls; maintain accurate infrastructure documentation, asset inventories, and evidence packages for internal and external auditors, including cloud configuration baselines, access reviews, and compliance posture reporting using tools such as AWS Security Hub, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and OCI Cloud Guard.

Benefits

• MPS offers a comprehensive benefits package.
• We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, and life and disability protection.
• Employees in sales positions may be eligible for our sales incentive bonuses.
• Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation.
• For more information on MPS’ benefits please view our company website at www.monolithicpower.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager