Infrastructure Manager

GDIT is seeking an Infrastructure Manager to join our program supporting the biomedical research community for our customer with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health.  

Responsibilities: 

• Lead end‑to‑end enterprise infrastructure operations across on‑premises data centers and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Manage desktop engineering and endpoint systems for Windows, macOS, and Linux, including adoption and governance of the Microsoft Intune Endpoint Management platform.
• Oversee lifecycle support, patching, configuration control, and compliance for scientific computing devices and Special Purpose Equipment (SPE).
• Direct network operations, including routing, switching, firewalls, DMZ environments, load balancers, and coordination with CIT network services.
• Manage data center environments, enterprise storage platforms, virtualization clusters, and server compute infrastructure across multiple sites.
• Oversee data protection, backup operations, archival systems, disaster recovery replication, and continuity of operations (COOP) readiness.
• Lead administration and optimization of enterprise databases, including SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and cloud‑managed database services.
• Drive modernization initiatives using automation, Infrastructure‑as‑Code, containerization, CI/CD platforms, AIOps tooling, and security‑aligned operational practices.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related IT or engineering field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience managing hybrid enterprise infrastructure across on‑premises, Azure, AWS, and GCP environments.
• Strong expertise with Windows Server, RHEL, virtualization platforms, and enterprise storage and compute systems.
• Demonstrated background in desktop engineering for Windows, macOS, and Linux, including modern endpoint management tools such as Microsoft Intune.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure‑as‑Code and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, Chef).
• Solid understanding of enterprise network architecture, routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, and DMZ environments.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, compliance requirements, and remediation practices in large or federal environments.

Desired Qualifications: (if applicable)

• Experience overseeing lifecycle management, configuration control, patching, and compliance efforts for scientific computing devices and Special Purpose Equipment (SPE).
• Background with modern infrastructure modernization technologies such as Kubernetes, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with enterprise virtualization and storage platforms (e.g., VMware/HPE Greenlake, Dell EMC Isilon/Powerscale).
• Hands‑on work with automation frameworks, Infrastructure‑as‑Code, AIOps, or AI‑enabled operational tools.
• Knowledge of multi‑region cloud architectures, cloud cost governance, and data‑intensive scientific workflows.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with federal stakeholders, research teams, and cross‑functional IT groups.
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively with scientific programs, federal stakeholders, and cross‑functional engineering teams.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: 

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home 

• 401K with company match 

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages 

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and own your career 

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications 

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from  

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and 10 company-paid holidays