IT Manager

GTI Fabrication • Buffalo, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems. We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision. GTI Values: Safety I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility

Position Summary
The Network & Infrastructure Manager is responsible for leading GTI's Infrastructure organization and delivering reliable, scalable, and modern technology services across all facilities. This role oversees enterprise networking, servers, cloud platforms, Microsoft 365, Azure, operational technology, and end-user infrastructure while managing the Infrastructure team responsible for day-to-day operations. The position serves as the operational owner of GTI's infrastructure environment, leading major infrastructure projects including new facility deployments, network implementations, Microsoft platform initiatives, infrastructure modernization, and enterprise technology upgrades. Working closely with ERP, Digital Transformation & Modernization, Enterprise Data & Analytics, Cybersecurity, Operations, Engineering, and Facilities, this role provides the technology foundation that enables GTI's Enterprise Information Technology Ecosystem.

Requirements

• 7–15+ years of enterprise infrastructure, networking, cloud, or IT operations leadership.
• Strong Microsoft 365, Azure, VMware, Windows Server, networking, storage, backup, and disaster recovery experience.
• Experience managing technical teams and large infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing or operational environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting ERP infrastructure and enterprise business systems.
• Operational technology (OT) and plant infrastructure experience.
• PMP or equivalent project management experience.
• Experience leading enterprise modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day enterprise infrastructure operations across all GTI locations.
• Provide operational ownership of Windows Server, VMware, Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Intune, storage, backup, disaster recovery, and endpoint management.
• Ensure platform availability, resiliency, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Own enterprise LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN, routing, switching, firewall operations, internet connectivity, and plant networking.
• Lead network architecture, lifecycle planning, and infrastructure modernization.
• Lead infrastructure projects from planning through implementation and operational handoff.
• Manage new facility network implementations, office and plant expansions, infrastructure refreshes, Microsoft 365 initiatives, Azure migrations, telecommunications projects, and business system infrastructure deployments.
• Develop project plans, budgets, schedules, risk registers, and executive status reporting.
• Oversee plant technology infrastructure including MDF/IDF rooms, fiber, rack infrastructure, wireless, cameras, badge systems, UPS, and facility technology.
• Partner with Facilities, Manufacturing, and Engineering on expansion projects.
• Manage MSPs, ISPs, infrastructure vendors, and implementation partners.
• Develop infrastructure standards, documentation, lifecycle plans, and operational KPIs.
• Partner with the Cybersecurity Manager on secure infrastructure standards and remediation.
• Provide infrastructure services supporting ERP, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Data & Analytics, and business applications.
• Manage Systems Administrators, Network Engineers, Infrastructure Specialists, and future infrastructure staff.
• Provide leadership for the Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, Teams, Intune, Active Directory, VMware, Windows Server, storage, and backup platforms through the Infrastructure team.
• Assign priorities, manage workload, conduct performance reviews, mentor staff, and support career development.
• Establish operational standards, governance, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support budgeting, capacity planning, technology lifecycle management, and resource planning.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed