Head of Infrastructure and IT Operations/Hybrid/Vendor Management

We are working with a well-established enterprise organization in the greater Philadelphia area that is seeking a Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Operations Manager to join their team full-time, 4 days per week onsite in Wayne, PA. This role sits at the intersection of Systems Engineering, AWS Cloud, and Networking, overseeing a modern hybrid infrastructure environment while coordinating multiple third-party technology vendors. You’ll play a key role in ensuring stability, scalability, and security across the organization’s core platforms.

Required Skills & Experience

· Strong background in Systems Engineering and Infrastructure Operations
· Hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, VPC, IAM, networking, security concepts)
· Solid understanding of enterprise networking (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs)
· Experience managing and overseeing third-party vendors and MSPs
· Knowledge of infrastructure security and compliance best practices
· Windows Server and/or Linux administration experience
· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desired Skills & Experience

· AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, SysOps, or similar)
· Experience working in a hybrid cloud/on-prem environment
· Familiarity with security frameworks and audits (ISO, NIST, SOC, etc.)
· Experience aligning infrastructure with parent or holding company standards
· Exposure to automation or infrastructure-as-code tools

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown
· 40% AWS Cloud & Cloud Infrastructure
· 30% Windows Server & Linux Systems
· 20% Networking & Security
· 10% Vendor & Tooling Oversight

Daily Responsibilities
· 30% Hands-On Technical Oversight & Troubleshooting
· 50% Vendor Management, Architecture Review, and Strategy
· 20% Cross-Team & Security Collaboration

The Offer

• Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· Vacation Time
· Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.