Infrastructure Manager (Information Technology)
Job Summary
Looking for a career where you can give back to those who have supported you? Have a favorite teacher or snowplow driver who helped you through a storm or maybe a State Trooper that let you off with a warning? If so, there is a good chance they are a PERA member. Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits for Colorado State Employees, like many teachers, snowplow drivers and State Troopers. Come join the team and give back to those who have helped you.
Colorado PERA's Information Technology team is expanding, and we're looking for talented individuals to join us! We have an immediate opening for a hands-on Infrastructure Manager II who can manage and develop a team of direct reports focusing on system and storage virtualization, backups and disaster recovery, and application development team support in DevOps and automation. You will be the go-to person for initiative prioritization with your team members ensuring regular feedback and communication on expectations and deliverables.
Essential Functions
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Lead the delivery, stability, and continuous improvement of PERA's core infrastructure services, ensuring alignment with business and IT objectives
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Establish and maintain a clear, documented prioritization framework for infrastructure initiatives to ensure resources are directed toward the highest-value work
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Manage and support core infrastructure technologies, including server, storage, and endpoint virtualization; backups and disaster recovery; core applications; automation; and integrations with partner systems
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Coordinate with leadership to prioritize initiatives and oversee team deliverables
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Recruit, train, coach, and mentor team members to build a high performing, engaged workforce providing strategic guidance and support for complex decision-making
Key Responsibilities
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Advanced knowledge of IT infrastructure environments (e.g. operating system, hardware, data center, security, network, end user and server/web related applications) considering security implications in all initiatives
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Experience with hardware virtualization using VMware, Storage Area Networks (SAN), backup and recovery with Veeam, disaster recovery design and planning utilizing VMware, SAN, and Veeam tooling, and supporting infrastructure needs of DevOps teams
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Working with the infrastructure team and management to maintain a prioritized Portfolio of Projects, operational tasks, and improvements
What We Offer
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Competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, pension and retirement plans including PERA's defined benefit plan, generous paid time off and volunteer hours, 401(k) employer match, 457 defined contribution plan, free on-site parking, free on-site fitness center, training, leadership, and mentoring programs, and more
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Opportunities for career growth and professional development
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A collaborative and inclusive team culture
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Flexible work environment with remote options
Working Conditions
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Standard office environment with frequent computer use
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Required occasional on-call assistance outside of normal business hours
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Hybrid work from home and work from office schedule
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Occasional Travel
Job Description
Summary of Job Responsibilities
This position is responsible for ensuring the delivery, stability, and continuous improvement of PERA's core technical infrastructure and services. The role leads a team of technical staff and collaborates with stakeholders, systems engineers, technical leaders, and vendor partners to deliver resilient, innovative technology solutions while protecting the integrity of services, data, and infrastructure. Responsibilities include organizing and leading infrastructure projects, building team capabilities, and providing leadership across core technologies such as server, storage, and endpoint virtualization; backups and disaster recovery; core applications; application development support; automation; and partner system integrations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Lead the delivery, stability, and continuous improvement of PERA's core infrastructure services, ensuring alignment with business and IT objectives
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Establish and maintain a clear, documented prioritization framework for infrastructure initiatives to ensure resources are directed toward the highest-value work
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Organize, manage, and oversee infrastructure projects from planning through implementation, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with organizational goals
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Provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to technical staff, building depth of skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
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Manage and support core infrastructure technologies, including server, storage, and endpoint virtualization; backups and disaster recovery; core applications; automation; and integrations with partner systems
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Collaborate with stakeholders, systems engineers, technical leaders, and vendor partners to deliver resilient and innovative technology solutions
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Ensure the integrity, security, and compliance of infrastructure services, data, and systems in accordance with internal policies and cybersecurity best practices
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Monitor infrastructure performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions to increase reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
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Partner with cross-functional teams to support application development, investment technology, and enterprise initiatives
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Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
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Degree in technical (STEM) field and seven years' experience in technical role preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
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Three years' experience of supervisory/managing in an IT environment preferred
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Advanced knowledge of IT infrastructure environments (e.g. operating system, hardware, data center, security, network, end user and server/web related applications) considering security implications in all initiatives
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Experience with hardware virtualization using VMware, Storage Area Networks, and fiber channel connectivity
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Experience managing data center maintenance, backups using Veeam, disaster recovery planning, execution, and automation
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Experience and exposure to DevOps infrastructure needs, automation, and monitoring
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Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and writing skills
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Demonstrated ability to lead teams and individuals working on multiple concurrent projects
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Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, create, and prioritize work with minimal supervision
Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Standard office environment with frequent telephone communication, computer operation, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy and printer machine.
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Occasional moving and positioning supplies in excess of 20 pounds
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All employees are expected to present themselves in a professional manner in alignment with the financial services industry
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Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
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Ability to operate standard PC equipment
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Ability to handle stress associated with frequent deadline and tight schedules
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Occasional Travel
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Required occasional on-call assistance outside of normal business hours
Hybrid Work Option
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Opportunity to work from home up to two days per week. Eligibility dependent upon factors detailed in PERA's Work from Home Policy.
Interested Candidates:
Complete the employment application online at https://www.copera.org/careers. Please have copies of your resume and cover letter available to upload. Please review the following questions. You will be asked for a response to these as part of your application:
- What is your favorite aspect of managing team members?
- How do you manage feedback with your team?
- What is your favorite part of hardware virtualization?
Job Description Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of an employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned with or without notice.
Unfortunately, at this time, PERA cannot consider candidates that require sponsorship (now or in the future), or are located outside of the US.
All Colorado PERA employees are subject to PERA's Ethics Policy and some employees are subject to the Personal Trading Policy. These policies include restrictions on outside business activities and employment and have certain requirements on personal trading. You may request copies of these policies from PERA's talent acquisition team and any questions can be answered by PERA's Investment Administration team.
About Colorado PERA
Looking for a career where you can make a difference? Colorado PERA offers benefit services to public employees across Colorado, including teachers, state troopers, snowplow drivers, correctional officers and many others who provide valuable services. As Colorado's largest pension plan, we serve and educate over 700,000 members who are former and current public employees.
At PERA you will earn more than a paycheck. PERA is a culture where you can grow your potential and work in an inclusive environment, where diverse perspectives are valued. We hire exceptional employees and recognize that our people are our best asset. Not only do we make sound investments for our members, PERA invests in our employees' growth through training and leadership opportunities.
To promote wellbeing, we offer hybrid or flexible working options for most roles and a total rewards and benefit program including health, dental and vision coverage - eligibility starts the first day of the month following the date of hire for most plans; generous paid time off and volunteer hours; pension and retirement plans, including PERA's defined benefit plan, 457 defined contribution plan, and 401(k) employer match, as applicable; tuition assistance; free, convenient on-site parking or RTD subsidy; free on-site fitness center to stay active; employee assistance program; training, leadership and mentoring programs and more. PERA is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.
To learn more about life at PERA, watch this video or visit www.copera.org/careers.
Position Title: Infrastructure Manager
Division: Information Technology
Reports to: Infrastructure Manager
Job Status: Full-time, Exempt
Salary: $125,000.00 to $150,000.00 Annual, Commensurate with experience
Posting Dates: 08/22/2025 to 09/07/2025
