IT Infrastructure Manager

Are you an IT infrastructure professional looking to join a supportive and collaborative team? The Weitz Company is hiring an IT Infrastructure Manager to oversee the company’s infrastructure systems including servers, storage, data protection, and virtualization environments. The Infrastructure Manager will be a hands-on leader who not only leads the infrastructure team but actively participates in technical work alongside the team. They will drive strategic planning, architecture design, and decision-making for infrastructure investments.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You’ll Do:

Oversee the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of infrastructure systems

Provide hands-on technical leadership by actively participating in infrastructure projects, troubleshooting complex issues, and working alongside team members to accomplish technical objectives

Conduct architecture analysis and feasibility studies to evaluate infrastructure options

Design/implement infrastructure solutions to meet current and future business needs

Manage the infrastructure team to provide timely resolution of issues, resource allocation for projects, and operational support

Monitor system logs, performance metrics, and capacity trends

Proactively identify and resolve infrastructure issues and implement preventative measures to ensure system reliability and uptime

Oversee disaster recovery planning, testing, and documentation for all infrastructure systems

Identify system/process inefficiencies, support requirements or enhancements, infrastructure upgrades, or other optimization opportunities

Develop, maintain, and foster relationships with vendors

Explain complex technical information in a way that other stakeholders can easily understand

Keep abreast of latest infrastructure technology trends and techniques; evaluate emerging technologies for potential business value; educate team members on findings

Perform routine monitoring, reporting, security, and auditing tasks to ensure compliance with licensing requirements and security standards

Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration and interoperability between infrastructure and other technology systems

Partner with IT management team to create department budget, conduct financial review and continuously evaluate existing system(s) feasibility given evolving business needs

What We’re Looking For:

Experience:

8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure required

Must have prior management experience

Experience with server administration, storage systems, virtualization platforms, data protection/backup solutions, and cloud technologies

Bachelor’s degree in an IT related field highly preferred; an equivalent combination of technical training and certifications may be considered

Skills:

Strong leadership skills with the desire to teach, mentor, and develop a team

Ability to balance hands-on technical work with management responsibilities

Excellent customer service skills to provide a positive experience for internal and external system users

Ability to build relationships across the organization

Flexible and able to adapt to meet business needs

Comfortable making strategic infrastructure decisions

Ability to solve problems and think critically

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High level of confidentiality

Team-oriented

Technology:

Deep technical knowledge of server operating systems, virtualization technologies, storage area networks, backup and recovery solutions, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or similar) required

Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Ability to learn additional specific job-related software upon hire 

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to work in the office 4 days per week – position allows the ability to work remote 1 day per week

What We Offer: 

Competitive Pay

Rewarding Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings

Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off Provisions

401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Fully Paid Parental Leave

Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance

Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. 

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable ​state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.  

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