Thorlabs
Senior Manager, IT Infrastructure & Operations
$163K–$225K
Newton, New Jersey · Manager · Full-time · Posted Aug 28, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in enterprise infrastructure and IT operations; 5+ years designing, deploying, and managing enterprise-class cloud systems; 5+ years managing cloud, network, and/or systems engineers.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent fields in IT or equivalent experience.
About the job
Leads global IT engineering and local service management teams, overseeing infrastructure strategy, service delivery, operational performance, incident management, and continuous improvement.
What you'll do
- Lead and develop IT operations teams and align service delivery with business priorities.
- Manage infrastructure performance, service levels, incidents, changes, and escalations.
- Drive modernization and automation while coordinating security, continuity, vendors, contracts, and technology budgets.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of progressive enterprise infrastructure and IT operations experience, including significant leadership responsibility.
- 5+ years designing, deploying, and managing enterprise-class cloud systems.
- 5+ years managing cloud, network, and/or systems engineers working across on-premises and cloud-based systems.
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent fields in IT or equivalent experience.
Nice to have
- Experience in global or multi-site organizations and complex, fast-paced environments.
- Expertise with ITIL/ITSM, Agile (Scrum), Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies.
Pay
$163,000 - $225,000 USD base salary
Tools
Azure, AWS, Google, IaaS/SaaS, NAS/SAN, AVD/Citrix, LAN/WAN/SD-WAN, VPN
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