IT Infrastructure Manager
Company: CarShield
Location: Saint Peters
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: We are seeking a hands-on, strategic IT
Infrastructure Manager to lead and oversee our primarily
Windows-based, on-premises infrastructure environment. Reporting to
IT leadership, this individual will provide direct oversight of
infrastructure operations while guiding engineers responsible for
day-to-day systems management. This is an on-site leadership role
for someone who leads from the front—equally comfortable mentoring
engineers, reviewing technical decisions, and stepping into complex
deployments when necessary. The ideal candidate maintains strong
hands-on expertise and can effectively evaluate infrastructure
implementations across VMware, NetApp SAN, Veeam, and hybrid cloud
platforms including Azure and AWS , ensuring operational stability,
disaster recovery readiness, and long-term infrastructure
scalability. Key Responsibilities * Provide hands-on technical
leadership across Windows Server infrastructure, virtualization
platforms, storage systems, and backup environments * Review,
validate, and approve infrastructure deployments and configuration
changes performed by engineering staff * Serve as the escalation
point for complex infrastructure issues and participate in
high-impact deployments when necessary * Oversee the Windows Server
ecosystem , including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy,
and file services * Ensure patching, system hardening, lifecycle
management, and domain integrity standards are consistently
maintained * Manage and optimize VMware vSphere environments ,
including cluster management, high availability (HA), and
distributed resource scheduling (DRS) * Lead evaluation and
potential planning for future virtualization platform initiatives ,
including Hyper-V considerations * Oversee NetApp SAN storage
architecture , provisioning, and performance optimization * Ensure
integrity of Veeam backup and replication systems , including
monitoring and validation * Lead disaster recovery planning,
testing, and documentation , ensuring RTO/RPO alignment with
business requirements * Provide governance and oversight of hybrid
cloud environments , including Azure and AWS integrations *
Validate cloud deployments for security, redundancy, and cost
efficiency * Establish and maintain infrastructure standards,
documentation practices, and change management processes * Mentor
and lead Infrastructure Engineers , supporting technical
development and operational maturity * Collaborate closely with
security, application, and business teams to ensure reliable and
secure infrastructure operations Requirements: * 8 years of
experience in infrastructure engineering within Windows-based
enterprise environments * 3 years of experience in a technical
leadership or supervisory role * Deep hands-on expertise in:
-Windows Server technologies (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group
Policy) -VMware vSphere environments -NetApp SAN storage platforms
-Veeam Backup & Replication -Microsoft Azure (AWS experience
preferred) * Demonstrated experience managing production,
on-premises data center environments * Strong understanding of
high-availability architectures, disaster recovery planning, and
infrastructure resiliency * Ability to evaluate technical
implementations, enforce standards, and guide infrastructure
strategy * Exceptional communication skills and the ability to
collaborate effectively with both technical teams and business
stakeholders * Proven ability to mentor engineers and foster a
high-performing infrastructure team
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Keywords: CarShield, Springfield , IT Infrastructure Manager, IT / Software / Systems , Saint Peters, Illinois
