The Manager, Information Technology Infrastructure Engineering leads the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of Badger’s IT infrastructure. This role exists to ensure the efficient and effective operation of IT services, focusing on automating infrastructure services and enabling self-service provisioning in public cloud solutions. By continuously improving IT processes and outcomes, this position supports the organization’s goals. Collaboration across teams, such as Application Development, Infrastructure, and Cyber Security, is essential to drive cloud and platform adoption and process maturity.
What You Will Be Doing.
•Develops and executes a 1year business plan ensuring alignment with the overall corporate strategic plan and immediate manager’s business plan.
•Designs and architects scalable, resilient, and secure IT infrastructure solutions, including on-premises and cloud environments leveraging Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
•Ensures uptime, performance, and reliability of IT systems (servers, networks, storage, etc.), and oversees system administration, patch management, and software updates.
•Ensures infrastructure security measures (firewalls, antivirus, monitoring) are in place, and conducts risk assessments and disaster recovery planning.
•Enhances process efficiency through orchestration and automation, collaborates with security teams to build automation for infrastructure observability, and optimizes IT infrastructure for cost and performance efficiency.
What We Are Looking For.
•Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field preferred
•5+ years experience in managing distributed environments and operations
•5+ years of experience supporting Azure and AWS
•5+ years experience working in a multi-tier IT infrastructure including networks, routers, switches, firewalls, etc.
•Effective communication, leadership, client management and relationship skills
•Graduate degree in computer science or other technical subject preferred.
•Extensive understanding of ServiceNow and ITIL processes
•Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and priorities
•Exceptional communication skills, specifically the ability to transform technical concepts and processes into clear, concise, “everyday” language for all audiences.
•Proven understanding of PowerShell scripting to automate tasks and analyze data
•Azure Certifications preferred
•Network related certifications
What You Will Get In Return
•Generous salary and bonus program(s)
•Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
•Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
•Attractive vacation programs
•Inclusive Group Life insurance
•Supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
•Rewarding employee referral program
•Valuable employee training program(s)