Photronics · 1 month ago
Senior Manager, Global IT Infrastructure - Eng & Architecture
Brookfield, CT, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
8+ years expPhotronics is a global leader in photomask technology, dedicated to quality and innovation. They are seeking a Senior Manager for Global IT Infrastructure Engineering & Architecture to lead the strategic design and delivery of their global IT infrastructure, ensuring solutions are secure and operationally ready.
Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)Cloud Data ServicesElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and enforce global infrastructure architecture standards across network, cloud, data center, compute, and storage platforms
Lead enterprise identity architecture, including Microsoft Active Directory design, trust configuration, and domain consolidation to support a unified enterprise identity plane
Build and maintain multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with business strategy, security requirements, and cost optimization goals
Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and vendors that meet scalability, stability, and security standards
Integrate security-by-design principles into all architectural patterns in partnership with Information Security and aligned with NIST, CMMC, and ISO 27001
Lead the global Infrastructure Engineering team in the design, build, and deployment of enterprise-wide infrastructure solutions
Direct engineering efforts for Microsoft Intune and related MDM/MAM platforms to support modern endpoint management
Oversee the architectural design and deployment of Microsoft Azure services, ensuring proper governance, resiliency, and cost control
Define and enforce the Project Management Framework (PMF) and Operational Acceptance Criteria (OAC) for engineering hand-off to Operations
Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation tools, and CI/CD execution for scalable, repeatable deployments
Ensure delivery of complete technical documentation, runbooks, and training materials for project readiness
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Information Security, and Audit teams to align architecture with compliance requirements, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement
Coordinate modernization strategies, system lifecycle planning, and global decommissioning activities
Additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Expert-level understanding of Microsoft Active Directory architecture (trusts, GPOs, identity consolidation)
Deep experience with Azure AD / Entra ID, MFA, SSO, and modern enterprise identity platforms
Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure IaaS/PaaS architecture, governance, and cloud security
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune (MDM/MAM) and modern endpoint management strategies
Working knowledge of LAN/WAN, routing, SD-WAN, firewalls, SAN/NAS storage, and VMware/Hyper-V virtualization
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell DSC) and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
Strong analytical and architectural design abilities with the capacity to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Proven leadership managing global engineering or architecture teams
Strong communication skills, capable of delivering technical content and executive-level presentations
8+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure
Minimum 5 years in a leadership or managerial role overseeing global engineering and/or architecture teams
Proven success delivering large-scale, multi-region infrastructure projects
Experience designing Azure Cloud and enterprise identity environments
Hands-on experience managing Microsoft Intune–based endpoint environments
Experience applying IaC and CI/CD concepts to infrastructure deployments
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
Equivalent technical leadership experience may be considered
Preferred
Experience managing multi-year modernization roadmaps and budgets of $1M+
Experience with monitoring, logging, and analytics platforms
Experience architecting infrastructure aligned with NIST, CMMC, ISO 27001, and SOX frameworks
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (strongly preferred)
CISSP or equivalent certification (highly preferred)
ITIL Foundation or Practitioner
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Career development and training opportunities
Collaborative, inclusive workplace culture
Company
Photronics
Photronics, Inc. (Photronics) is a manufacturers of photomasks, which are precision photographic quartz plates containing microscopic
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
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Eric Rivera
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Christopher Lutzo
Vice President and General Counsel
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