Manager, IT

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KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.

Americas Lead for the Server, Storage and Backup Team

Join KBR, a leader in global technology solutions, where innovation meets collaboration. As the Americas Lead for our Server, Storage, and Backup Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of IT infrastructure across the region. Embrace the opportunity to lead with impact, ensuring robust and efficient server, storage and backup solutions.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to take on the role of Americas Lead within our Server, Storage and Backup team. Reporting directly to the Manager of Global Server Storage and Backup, you will be responsible for overseeing operations, strategy implementation, and providing technical leadership across server storage and backup platforms in the Americas. This is a remote position requiring up to 25% travel annually, offering the flexibility to work remotely within the United States while maintaining a strong connection to our global team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and support of server storage and backup solutions utilizing technologies such as Pure, NetApp, Cisco UCS, Rubrik, and Ansible within the Americas region.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to regional team members and collaborate with global counterparts for consistent service delivery.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness of infrastructure solutions.

• Monitor infrastructure capacity and performance, planning necessary scaling, upgrades, and improvements to meet business needs while adhering to global standards.

• Lead problem management efforts for server, storage, and backup services, utilizing ServiceNow to drive root cause analysis and implement permanent solutions that prevent recurrence of issues.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 20000, ISO 27000 standards, and actively participate in annual SOX certification processes.

• Develop and maintain operational documentation, standards, policies, and procedures.
  Serve as the primary escalation point for technical issues within the region, ensuring prompt resolution.

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Security, Network, Compliance, and Application Development.

• Work closely with regional leads in APAC and EMEA to ensure server, storage, and backup strategies are aligned and consistently implemented across all regions.

Basic Qualifications (Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Must be a US Person.

• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in server storage and backup infrastructure management.

• Demonstrated expertise with Pure Storage, NetApp, Cisco UCS, Rubrik, and automation via Ansible or similar technologies.

• Proven track record in managing complex IT infrastructure projects and teams.

• Experience ensuring compliance with ISO 20000, ISO 27000, and SOX controls.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications (Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications):

• Experience leading remote teams and fostering a collaborative remote work environment.

• Advanced certifications in server, storage or backup technologies.

• Familiarity with additional automation and orchestration tools.

KBR Benefits​

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.​

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.