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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Infrastructure Manager - **Company:** Austal Usa, LLC - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $123,601.0 - $146,152.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Information Technology - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59111855-it-infrastructure-manager ## About the Role * Bachelors' Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Proof of continued education within the IT environment, preferred. * Experience with aspects of IT Infrastructure and Operations is preferred. * Five to seven (5-7) years or more of technology leadership experience required along with the ability to multitask, delegate, and work quickly under pressure. * Microsoft, ITIL, or Service Professional certification. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, preferred. * Ability to lead the entire project lifecycle of application and technology system projects to successful completion which includes gathering requirements, design, procurement, build, test and hand off to operations. * Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams/organizations * Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills are required * Strong leadership skills and the ability to train, coach, and mentor. DIRECTION EXERCISED: * Provides direction to subordinates and other employees within the company as needed to accomplish business objectives. DISCRETION EXERCISED: * Exercise a wide degree of latitude and creativity. Relies on extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. LIAISES WITH: * All departments and key personnel necessary to maintain effective integration between technology and the business. Supplier representatives, Government representatives, and Corporate personnel. ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES: *The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities. * All candidates must meet Austal USA's basic employment eligibility guidelines: + 18 years of age or older at time of application. + Able to provide proof of US Person Status + No felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date + Willing to submit to a drug screen + Willing to submit to a background check + Ability to travel 10% of work time ## Description The Manager of IT Infrastructure is tasked with overseeing the teams responsible for maintaining systems, database, and Datacenter infrastructure technology. This role includes managing individual contributors, ensuring goal achievement, project participation, and daily operational support. The Manager will ensure the effective operation and reliability of technology they support. A strong background in Systems, datacenter, Disaster Recovery, and cloud technology is essential. Additionally, the Manager will collaborate with peers to design and implement environment improvements, serving as a point of escalation for outages and incidents related to infrastructure technology. * Lead and manage the IT Infrastructure team, including Systems and Database IT Infrastructure professionals * Manages changes in priorities, funding, scope, and timing to maintain alignment between business expectations and IT Department plans and budgets. * Must look 1-3 years ahead to consider the long-term consequences for the IT Environment when choosing a technical direction, proposing a technology investment of the environments, simplification opportunities or advising on strategic issues. * Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives. * Interacts with the IT leadership on matters related to IT projects * Selects, develops and evaluates staff to ensure the efficient operation of function. * Negotiate and administer vendor, consultant contracts, and service agreements. * Identifies innovative technical and process solutions that drive the desired performance in cost, quality, compliance, customer service and revenue. * Ensures that appropriate standards (corporate, industry, national and International) are adhered to. * Setting Goals and Expectations for the Systems and Database support teams * Manage physical equipment within data center including HVAC, UPS, fire suppression, racks, servers, and appliances * Leads, develops, updates, documents lifecycle of IT, participates on Disaster Recovery response team, develops processes and procedures ## Related Videos - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) ## Related Articles - [IT Salaries in Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/286-it-salaries-in-austria) - [10 Highest Paying Jobs in Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/268-10-highest-paying-jobs-in-austria) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Software Developer Salary in Austria [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/213-software-developer-salary-in-austria-2023)