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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Infrastructure Manager - Data Center & Disaster Recovery - State National - **Company:** Markel Service Inc. - **Location:** Bedford, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cluster Analysis, System Configuration, Data Centers, Desktop Virtualization, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Hyper-V, Linux Servers, System Center Operations Management, Microsoft Software, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Virtual Desktops, Server Virtualization, Software Deployment, Virtualization Technology, Enterprise Data Management, System Availability, Software Troubleshooting, Patch Management, Hardware Infrastructure, Commvault, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Vmware - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a21150e5911c74c5 ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience in infrastructure or data center operations. * Prior experience managing enterprise data center and disaster recovery environments. * Strong hands-on experience with: + VMware and/or Hyper-V + Windows Server clustering + Physical and virtual server platforms * Experience managing backup, recovery, and DR failover processes. * Experience leading or supervising technical staff. * Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and operational discipline., * Experience supporting hybrid environments (on-premises and Azure). * Experience managing virtual desktop infrastructure. * Experience using Commvault software * Familiarity with SCOM, SCCM, and enterprise monitoring tools. * Experience in regulated or audit-driven environments. * Relevant certifications (Microsoft, VMware, Infrastructure, or Security). ## Description The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! The Infrastructure Manager is responsible for the design, operation, and day-to-day management of the organization's on-premises data center and co-located disaster recovery site. This role leads a small infrastructure team and ensures the reliability, availability, security, and recoverability of systems supporting approximately 700 users. The Infrastructure Manager oversees core compute, virtualization, server platforms, backup and recovery, virtual desktops, and supporting infrastructure services across both on-premises and Azure environments., Data Center & Disaster Recovery Operations * Manage an on-premises corporate data center and a co-located disaster recovery data center. * Ensure high availability, capacity planning, and operational stability of infrastructure platforms. * Lead disaster recovery planning, testing, failover, and recovery operations. * Maintain documented DR procedures and recovery runbooks. Team Leadership & Management * Manage and mentor a small infrastructure team responsible for day-to-day operations. * Assign work, set priorities, and ensure timely execution of operational and project tasks. * Act as an escalation point for complex infrastructure issues and outages. Infrastructure Platforms & Virtualization * Design, build, and manage VMware, Hyper-V, and Windows Server cluster environments. * Oversee provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of physical and virtual servers. * Manage infrastructure supporting virtual desktops. * Administer both Windows and Linux server environments. Application & Systems Operations * Coordinate application deployments, upgrades, and patching for both commercial and internally developed applications. * Support application hosting across on-premises infrastructure and Azure environments. * Partner with application owners and development teams to ensure infrastructure readiness. Backup, Recovery & Data Protection * Design, implement, and manage infrastructure backup and recovery processes using Commvault. * Ensure backups meet business recovery objectives and compliance requirements. * Regularly validate backup integrity and restoration capabilities. Monitoring, Patch Management & Tooling * Design and manage SCOM for infrastructure and systems monitoring. * Design and manage SCCM for patch management and system configuration. * Ensure timely patching, monitoring, alerting, and remediation of infrastructure systems. Core Infrastructure Services * Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure support services including: + File services + Secure printing + Fax services * Ensure these services are reliable, secure, and aligned with organizational standards. Key Competencies * Infrastructure leadership with hands-on technical depth * Operational excellence and reliability focus * Risk awareness and recovery mindset * Clear communication and documentation skills * Ability to balance day-to-day operations with project delivery ## Related Videos - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023)