Infrastructure Manager / Infrastructure Lead

Infrastructure Manager / Infrastructure Lead Kennesaw, GA 30144 (On-Site) local needed Contract to Hire

GC, USC

Video Interview Category: IT Infrastructure / Cloud / Technical Operations

Strong experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure (landing zones, VNets, governance), Microsoft 365 (Entra ID, Intune, Exchange, Teams), hybrid Active Directory, networking (VPNs/firewalls), PowerShell automation, and enterprise infrastructure architecture.

Summary

We are seeking an Infrastructure Manager / Infrastructure Lead to design, implement, and manage a new Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environment from the ground up.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for building secure cloud infrastructure, implementing governance standards, and leading the technical execution of transitioning from a legacy environment. The ideal candidate will drive engineering initiatives while establishing operational processes and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure landing zones , networking architecture, and governance aligned with Microsoft best practices

• Build and manage Azure IaaS and PaaS infrastructure including compute, storage, networking, monitoring, and security services

• Establish and manage Microsoft 365 services including Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, Intune, and Microsoft Defender

• Lead infrastructure architecture, standards, and operational frameworks to ensure reliability and scalability

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, incident response, and root cause analysis across cloud, network, server, and endpoint environments

• Support strategic infrastructure initiatives including migrations, site deployments, and security improvements

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure infrastructure supports application, data, and service delivery requirements

• Implement automation and infrastructure-as-code using PowerShell and modern DevOps practices

• Assist with integrating new acquisitions and environments into the modern cloud infrastructure platform

• Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of infrastructure engineering or systems administration experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure (landing zones, VNets, firewalls, subscriptions, governance)

• Experience managing Microsoft 365 environments including Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, Teams, and SharePoint

• Solid understanding of enterprise networking concepts including routing, switching, VPNs, and firewall management

• Experience with hybrid Active Directory environments , DNS, DHCP, certificates, backup, and disaster recovery

• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience handling complex production incidents

• Experience working with Jira or similar ticketing systems

• Knowledge of automation and scripting (PowerShell) and familiarity with modern infrastructure automation practices

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-moving, greenfield environment

• Preferred Skills

• Experience implementing Azure governance frameworks and security standards

• Exposure to AI-driven automation tools for IT operations

• Experience supporting infrastructure during mergers, acquisitions, or system migrations