Senior Manager, IT

 

Who YOU are and what You can become:   

 

We are seeking an experienced and result-driven Senior Manager of IT Infrastructure to lead and manage our Systems and Networking teams. This role is critical in ensuring the stability, security, and scalability of our IT infrastructure while driving operational excellence and supporting strategic business objectives. 

 

Who WE are and where WE are going:   

 

ST Engineering is a global technology, defense, and engineering group with a diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defense and public security segments. With our U.S. headquarters based in Alexandria, VA, we have major operations in over 50 cities across 23 states, employing about 7,000 people in the country. At ST Engineering, we enable a more secure and sustainable world through innovative technology, products and solutions across diverse market segments. For the latest news about the group, visit www.stengg.com and follow the ST Engineering LinkedIn page.  

 

 

What YOU will do: 

 

   Strategic Leadership: 

• Execute a forward-looking IT infrastructure strategy in collaboration with executive leadership. 

• Aligning IT operations with business objectives, ensuring agility, innovation, and operational excellence. 

• Drive innovation by identifying emerging trends and evaluating their impact on our organization. 

• Develop, implement, maintain, and consistently improve standard operating procedures in compliance with all global IT policies. 

• Run weekly IT Steering Committee meetings and quarterly planning meetings to ensure the alignment of IT resources and activities with business priorities. 

 

   Infrastructure Technology Stacks: 

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust infrastructure technology stacks. 
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of systems, networks, and cloud platforms. 

Execute the Cloud Strategy and Roadmap, leveraging expertise in cloud services (such as AWS and Microsoft Azure) to optimize our infrastructure. 

• Lead incident response and root cause analysis for critical infrastructure issues. 

 

   Global Infrastructure Services: 

• Lead the delivery of infrastructure services across STENA business units. 

• Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure consistent service levels and operational excellence. 

• Monitor performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions. 

 

   Cybersecurity Operations: 

• Work with IT Security Ops and IT GRC to implement and manage a robust cybersecurity framework to protect systems and data in compliance with global policies. 

• Safeguard systems, data, and intellectual property from cyber threats. 

• Implement security controls and track vulnerability management on an ongoing basis. 

 

   Technical Expertise: 

• Possess in-depth knowledge of Networking, Firewall, Microsoft Windows related services, Microsoft 365 services, and Cybersecurity tools. 

• Stay informed about industry best practices, emerging technologies, and security trends. 

 

   Financial and Resource Management: 

• Develop and manage operational and capital expenditure budgets for IT projects. 

• Optimize resource allocation to achieve cost-effective solutions. 

• Evaluate return on investment (ROI) for technology investments and prepare justification for each project before formal launch.

 

   Team Leadership: 

• Build and lead a hi