IT Infrastructure Senior Manager

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world.

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Why work at Chromalloy?

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. As a global company, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel represented, heard, and able to bring their best selves to work every day. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy!

Our Total Rewards Program is designed to support you today and in the future.

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee - regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave-all eligible on your first day of employment!
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.

The IT Infrastructure Senior Manager is responsible for leading and developing a high-performing global infrastructure team while ensuring the stability, security, and scalability of our core IT systems. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise to manage enterprise infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking, cloud platforms, and security tools, while driving modernization initiatives and supporting business-critical projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong management skills and deep technical knowledge across infrastructure domains, enabling them to guide the team, resolve complex issues, and fill critical technical gaps when needed. Experience supporting manufacturing environments with shop floor systems and familiarity with CMMC and SOX compliance is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor the infrastructure team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, incident response, and service delivery for global infrastructure.
• Manage project planning and execution for infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and new implementations.

Infrastructure Operations

• Ensure availability, performance, and security of core systems: servers, storage, virtualization, backups, and networking.
• Oversee monitoring and alerting processes; drive improvements in incident response and root cause analysis.
• Maintain compliance with internal standards and external regulations for infrastructure and security.

Cloud & Disaster Recovery

• Manage hybrid cloud environments (AWS and Azure), including compute, storage, and networking.
• Own disaster recovery planning and testing for critical applications and services.

Security Collaboration

• Partner with the security team on:

• Vulnerability remediation and patching for infrastructure components.
• Penetration test support and remediation tracking.
• Endpoint security hardening and configuration standards.
• Email security (Mimecast) and SSL certificate lifecycle management.
• Network access control (Cisco ISE) and related policy enforcement.

• Ensure infrastructure changes align with security policies and compliance requirements, including CMMC and other regulatory frameworks.

DevOps Partnership

• Collaborate with the DevOps team to:

• Align infrastructure and application deployment strategies.
• Optimize resource provisioning and automation for hybrid environments.
• Ensure infrastructure readiness for application releases and performance tuning.

Technical Oversight

• Provide escalation support for complex issues in areas such as SQL, Linux, storage, and cloud architecture.
• Ensure documentation of processes and configurations.
• Develop and maintain the infrastructure roadmap - outlining upgrades, modernization initiatives, and alignment with business priorities.

Vendor & Financial Management

• Manage vendor relationships, renewals, and licensing for infrastructure products.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting for infrastructure projects and operational costs.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in infrastructure roles (systems administration, network engineering, or similar).
• 3+ years of experience managing technical teams or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical expertise in:
  
  
  
  • Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualization (VMware/Cisco UCS).
  • Storage and backup technologies (NetApp, SAN, Data Domain).
  • Cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) and disaster recovery strategies.
  • SQL Server administration and monitoring.
  
  
  
  
• Familiarity with security tools and practices (email security, endpoint management, vulnerability remediation).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• 20% Travel required.

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.

Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.

In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please contact: https://www.chromalloy.com/contact-us/