Technical Support and Infrastructure Manager

Imperative Logistics, LLC
Laredo, TX, United States
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Cloud Computing Cyber Security Data Centers Disaster Recovery Monitoring of Systems Hyper-V Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Internet Service Provider Windows Servers Routing
+10 more
TCP/IP Virtualization Technology Software Vulnerability Management Wide Area Networks Wi-Fi Technology System Availability Firewalls (Computer Science) Information Technology Network Server Vmware

Job description

The Technical Support & Infrastructure Manager is responsible for the stability, availability, security, and performance of the company’s IT infrastructure and end-user support services. This role leads the support and infrastructure teams, ensuring reliable day-to-day operations while continuously improving service quality, system uptime, cybersecurity posture, and operational efficiency across multiple locations., Infrastructure Management

  • Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure including:
  • Networks (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, SD-WAN)
  • Servers (physical and virtual)
  • Cloud and hybrid environments
  • Data centers and DR environments
  • Ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and security of all infrastructure systems.
  • Manage backups, replication, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.
  • Coordinate infrastructure upgrades, patches, and lifecycle management.

Technical Support & Operations

  • Lead the Helpdesk / Technical Support team providing Tier 1-3 support.
  • Ensure timely resolution of incidents, service requests, and escalations.
  • Define, monitor, and improve SLAs, KPIs, and customer satisfaction metrics.
  • Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and IT service management best practices (ITIL).

Cybersecurity & Risk

  • Support cybersecurity initiatives in coordination with cybersecurity leadership.
  • Enforce security policies, access controls, patching, endpoint protection, and monitoring.
  • Participate in incident response, vulnerability management, and audits.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and industry best practices.

Vendor & Budget Management

  • Manage relationships with MSPs, ISPs, telecom providers, hardware/software vendors.
  • Negotiate contracts, licenses, and service agreements.
  • Manage infrastructure and support budgets, forecasting costs and optimizing spend.

People & Leadership

  • Lead, mentor, and develop infrastructure and support staff.
  • Conduct performance reviews and skills development planning.
  • Foster a service-oriented, proactive, and collaborative IT culture.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead or support IT infrastructure and support projects.
  • Collaborate with application, development, and business teams.
  • Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and modernization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and support roles.

3+ years in a leadership or management position.

Strong knowledge of:

  • Networking (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs, routing/switching)
  • Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365
  • Virtualization (VMware / Hyper-V)
  • Backup, DR, and monitoring tools

Experience supporting multi-site environments.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS: (If license(s) or certification(s) is required to practice a trade or profession, you must attach a copy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management
  • Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, operational environment
  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability

SUCCESS METRICS:

  • Infrastructure uptime and system availability
  • SLA compliance and incident resolution times
  • User satisfaction scores
  • Reduction in recurring incidents
  • Security posture improvements
  • Budget adherence and cost optimization

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work in a non-climate controlled environment working closely with others and alone with light traveling required. Work involves rotating shifts and working extended workdays outside the regular working hours and on-call status; Work requires simple grasping, standing, sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, walking, carrying up to 15 pounds, and light lifting under 24 pounds. Ability to see, write, count, read, identify shade of colors, and hearing is needed to perform essential functions.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance, * Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401k + matching contribution
  • HSA + matching contribution
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance
  • Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance
  • …and more!

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