IT Infrastructure Manager

Weekday AI•York, NE

24d•$135,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager to lead enterprise network architecture, oversee data center operations, and define the long-term infrastructure strategy for a stable, growth-focused financial institution. This is a high-visibility leadership role with executive interaction and full ownership of the infrastructure function. The organization is actively investing in modernization initiatives, including a Microsoft 365 cloud migration and Cisco switching refresh, and requires a leader who can elevate both the technical environment and team performance. This is not a maintenance-focused role — it is a strategic leadership opportunity with meaningful organizational impact. Leadership Environment The IT team reflects strong long-term stability, with an average tenure of approximately 10 years. The culture values accountability, professionalism, and collaboration. Leadership is committed to enhancing communication, strengthening delegation practices, and building long-term team development while maintaining technical excellence. Scope of Responsibility You will oversee enterprise infrastructure operations across: LAN/WAN architecture and high-availability design Cisco routing and switching, including Nexus platforms Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) Network segmentation and performance monitoring (SNMP, NetFlow) Data center infrastructure operations Oversight of third-party managed firewall and security services Business continuity and disaster recovery planning Infrastructure compliance within a regulated environment You will lead and develop a team of approximately 10 engineers and infrastructure professionals, serving as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues while guiding strategic initiatives from planning through execution. What Success Looks LikeWithin 6 Months Establish leadership credibility across the organization Successfully manage ongoing infrastructure operations and projects Strengthen team delegation, communication, and accountability Within 12 Months Advance and deliver modernization initiatives Improve infrastructure processes, documentation, and operational standards Elevate team performance, stability, and long-term effectiveness

Requirements

8–15+ years of progressive network and infrastructure experience
Deep expertise in Cisco routers and Nexus switching
Strong understanding of enterprise LAN/WAN and data center environments
Experience with routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
Prior leadership experience managing engineers or technical teams
Professional presence with strong collaboration and executive communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience within regulated or compliance-driven environments preferred
CCNA or CCNP certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee enterprise infrastructure operations across LAN/WAN architecture and high-availability design
Oversee enterprise infrastructure operations across Cisco routing and switching, including Nexus platforms
Oversee enterprise infrastructure operations across Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
Oversee enterprise infrastructure operations across Network segmentation and performance monitoring (SNMP, NetFlow)
Oversee enterprise infrastructure operations across Data center infrastructure operations
Oversee enterprise infrastructure operations across Oversight of third-party managed firewall and security services
Oversee enterprise infrastructure operations across Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
Oversee enterprise infrastructure operations across Infrastructure compliance within a regulated environment
Lead and develop a team of approximately 10 engineers and infrastructure professionals
Serve as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues
Guide strategic initiatives from planning through execution