Job Title: Senior Manager, IT Infrastructure
Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: Information Technology
Location: Irving, TX
Reports to: Senior Director - IT Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time, onsite
FLSA Classification: Exempt

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas at this time.

Job SummaryThe Senior Manager of IT Infrastructure is a senior, hands-on leadership role responsible for the execution, stability, and continuous improvement of Loenbro's infrastructure environment across systems, networking, cloud, virtualization, storage, and disaster recovery.

This is a player-coach role for a technically credible infrastructure leader who enjoys leading engineers while remaining close to architecture and operational decision-making. The Senior Manager partners closely with the Sr. Director of IT Operations to execute infrastructure strategies, mature operational practices, and support growth initiatives including cloud modernization and M&A integration.

This role does not operate as a standalone Director; instead, it is designed for a high-impact leader who runs infrastructure day-to-day while contributing to longer-term planning and roadmap execution.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Infrastructure Leadership & Operations

• Lead and develop a team of infrastructure engineers across systems, network, and cloud disciplines
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex infrastructure incidents and platform decisions
• Translate infrastructure strategy into execution plans, standards, and priorities
• Partner with the Sr. Director, IT Operations on staffing needs, budgeting input, and roadmap execution

Cloud and Azure Infrastructure

• Execute and maintain Azure infrastructure standards including subscriptions, identity integrations, networking, and resource lifecycle practices
• Support Azure governance, cost management, and tagging standards in partnership with IT leadership
• Contribute to cloud architecture discussions aligned to Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and hybrid identity initiatives

Systems & Virtualization

• Oversee the Windows Server environment including lifecycle management, patching, Active Directory, and identity integrations
• Manage virtualization platforms (VMware and/or Hyper-V) including capacity planning, upgrades, and host health
• Own server hardware lifecycle coordination and data center / co-location vendor relationships

Network Engineering Oversight

• Provide senior technical leadership across routing, switching, firewall policy, VLAN segmentation, and WAN connectivity
• Support network design and deployments for corporate offices and field sites (including LTE/cellular, Starlink, and VPN connectivity)
• Assist with SD-WAN, BGP, and site expansion planning as the organization grows through acquisition and geographic expansion

Storage, Backup, and Disaster Recovery

• Own daily operations of storage (SAN/NAS) and backup platforms
• Maintain backup integrity, retention policies, and offsite/cloud replication
• Execute DR testing, runbooks, and recovery procedures in alignment with defined RTO/RPO targets

Governance, M&A & Reporting

• Support infrastructure discovery, integration, and migration activities for M&A events
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, standards, and audit evidence
• Produce operational reporting on uptime, capacity, backup success, and cloud spend
• Support compliance initiatives including SOC 2, NIST 800-171, and CIS controls

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• 8-12+ years of progressive infrastructure experience with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or senior technical lead role
• Demonstrated hands-on experience across systems, networking, and cloud infrastructure
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS / PaaS), beyond basic VM administration
• Deep working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and hybrid identity environments
• Enterprise networking experience spanning routing, VLANs, firewall policy, and WAN architectures
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware and/or Hyper-V) and backup platforms (Veeam, Azure Backup, or equivalent)
• Proficiency with PowerShell for automation and administrative efficiency
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

Preferred:

• Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305)
• Networking certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent)
• VMware certifications (VCP or equivalent)
• Experience supporting acquisitions or large-scale infrastructure migrations
• Exposure to construction, industrial, or field-operations environments

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

• Office-based with flexibility for remote work as approved
• Occasional support for field teams and job sites

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Benefits

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities. If you're ready to be part of a company that LEADS by:

• Living with Integrity
• Exceeding Expectations
• Acting with Urgency
• Delivering Excellence

...we want to hear from you.