Information Technology Infrastructure Manager

Information Technology Infrastructure Manager

Responsibilities include (but not limited to) help develop annual operating budget; optimize and track related spend. Support in developing business cases for key infrastructure upgrades. Develop and maintain Infrastructure related Standards, Procedures, and Policies. Manage and execute IT Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity plans and actions. Manage enterprise 7x24 operational support model and proactively work to identify and resolve systemic issues and initiate root cause corrective action process and drive improvements to infrastructure services and support. Manage IT infrastructure deliverables related to Merger, Acquisition, and Divestiture.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Extensive technical knowledge of IT Networking, Server/VM architectures, workstation/PCs, Enterprise & PC software. Strategic planning: Develop and execute strategies to align IT infrastructure with business objectives. This involves forecasting future needs, planning for scalability, and integrating new technologies. Disaster recovery planning: Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. This ensures that the organization can quickly recover from unexpected outages or data loss. Vendor Management: Collaborate with external vendors to procure hardware, software, and services. This includes negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring that products meet organizational standards. Budget Management: Responsible for the IT infrastructure budget, making decisions on investments in new technologies and managing ongoing operational costs. Project Management: The ability to plan, execute, and oversee infrastructure projects from start to finish. This includes setting timelines, managing resources, and ensuring projects are completed within budget. Working knowledge of Controlled Unclassified Information and NIST 800-171 cyber security controls and hands-on experience in developing and executing cyber security policies. Ability to effectively communicate (verbal & written) with customers at all organizational levels and external suppliers. Proven ability to translate business needs and issues into IT requirements Working knowledge of ITSM tools.

Basic Qualifications Master's or Bachelor's degree in MIS or Computer Science Minimum of 7 years IT professional experience Minimum of 3 years managing IT infrastructure and IT teams Experience with managing multiple sites; preferably a manufacturing environment Preferred Certifications: ITIL, PMP Location / Compensation: Los Angeles, CA or Seattle, WA or Wichita, KS Salary Range $125,000 - $145,000 10% Bonus - Management Incentive Plan