Manager - IT Infrastructure

Job Summary

ATS Corporate IT drives the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-wide infrastructure solutions across our global offices. We are seeking a seasoned Manager – IT Infrastructure with 15+ years of experience to lead our Bangalore-based infrastructure team and oversee the global delivery of secure, scalable, and highly available IT systems. This role is ideal for a senior infrastructure leader who combines deep technical expertise with strategic vision, project ownership, and strong people leadership. You will play a critical role in shaping infrastructure strategy, driving execution, and partnering with global teams to ensure reliable IT services for our global workforce

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Leadership

• Own the end-to-end management of global infrastructure operations across Microsoft 365, Exchange, Active Directory, and Azure-based environments.
• Lead infrastructure modernization and cloud migration efforts, including hybrid identity design and datacenter consolidation.
• Define operational standards for scalability, performance, monitoring, automation, and business continuity.
• Architect robust, secure Azure infrastructure (compute, storage, networking) and hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute, Azure Arc).
• Ensure high availability, resilience, and disaster recovery planning across systems and services.

Security & Compliance

• Lead endpoint protection and incident response using tools like CrowdStrike Falcon.
• Oversee vulnerability management and ensure timely risk remediation.
• Manage patching and system compliance with tools such as Azure Update Manager.
• Implement data governance frameworks using Microsoft Purview (classification, labeling, insider risk).
• Align infrastructure operations with audit requirements, security frameworks, and global compliance mandates.

People Management

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of 3–6 infrastructure engineers based in Bangalore.
• Drive team performance through clear goal setting, ongoing coaching, and structured development plans.
• Foster a high-trust, collaborative team environment with a strong focus on knowledge sharing and process excellence.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for major incidents and drive post-mortem analysis and corrective actions.

Program & Stakeholder Management

• Lead large-scale, cross-functional projects such as M&A integrations, infrastructure rollouts, and platform upgrades.
• Partner with global counterparts in networking, security, applications, and support to align infrastructure goals with business needs.
• Report progress, risk, and status to senior leadership with clear, data-driven insights.
• Engage with external vendors and service providers to drive delivery excellence and cost efficiency.

Required Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Preferred certifications:
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• VMware Certified Professional
• CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator

Experience

• 15+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure roles, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft infrastructure (M365, Exchange Hybrid, Active Directory, Entra ID).
• In-depth experience with Azure services, virtualization technologies (VMware/Hyper-V), and hybrid infrastructure management.
• Strong background in scripting and automation using PowerShell.
• Successful track record leading global infrastructure initiatives, migrations, and transformation projects.
• Experience with IT security, patching, monitoring, and compliance.
• Comfortable working across Windows and Linux environments.

About ATS

ATS Corporation is an industry-leading automation solutions and technology provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Using extensive knowledge and global capabilities in custom and repeat automation, automation products and value-added solutions including pre-automation and after-sales services, ATS businesses address the sophisticated manufacturing automation and service needs of multinational customers in markets such as life sciences, transportation, food & beverage, consumer products, and energy. With a dynamic culture that is bolstered by driven employees and the ATS Business Model (ABM), ATS companies are united by a shared purpose of creating solutions that positively impact lives around the world. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 7,000 people at more than 65 manufacturing facilities and over 85 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and Oceania. The Company's common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE under the symbol ‘ATS’.