Neenah Foundry is seeking a proactive and strategic Infrastructure / Network Manager to lead the reliability, security and continuous improvement of our IT Infrastructure. This mid-level leadership role will be responsible for optimizing the performance of our data networks while ensuring the integrity and security of all systems and access points.

The Infrastructure / Network Manager will oversee internal staff and external contractors, guide infrastructure decisions, and implement best practices to maintain secure scalable systems. This is a high-impact role for someone who is confident in leading technical teams, managing enterprise systems and driving infrastructure excellence across a growing organization.

Essential Functions

Job duties may change over time and additional job functions may become essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Directs day-to-day operations of the Company’s network and IT infrastructure.
• Manages, coaches and mentors IT staff, including network engineers and technicians. This includes performance management and employee development activities.
• Reviews and authorizes decisions pertaining to network security, vendor selection, new equipment installation, testing and timing of system maintenance. Collaborates with network engineers and other team members on the implementation, testing, deployment and integration of network systems.
• Coordinates the installation of new equipment; network operations, maintenance, repairs and upgrades.
• Manages infrastructure projects and design activities, providing direction to staff to coordinate the design, build and configuration of equipment, including hardware, software, servers and server operations systems.
• Communicates with system users to understand needs, ensure proper account set up and security and resolves operational and network problems.
• Creates and organizes end user training to ensure proper network access is understood and maintained to safeguard against network security breaches.
• Provides reports to IT management regarding network system performance, utilization and compliance.
• Manages purchases, software subscriptions, maintenance contracts, and licensing.

Expected Areas of Competence (KSAs)

• Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including networking, telecommunications systems, applications and programming.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply business management principles including strategic planning, personnel development and departmental budgeting
• Knowledge of personnel management principles, including performance management and coaching and ability to apply knowledge in practice.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, with the ability to apply those principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to provide proper security of the Company’s people, data, and property.
• Ability to effectively prioritize project activity to maximize business value and user satisfaction.
• Ability to identify complex problems and develop solutions, as well as the ability to anticipate potential problems and develop a course of action to prevent potential problems from occurring.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, which includes written and verbal communication as well as the ability to listen and understand others.
• Deductive reasoning skills to be able to analyze information and draw conclusions.
• Strong detail-orientation.

This position description is intended to cover the most significant, ongoing job functions and competency areas. Successful performance in the role will require performing satisfactorily other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

The worker must be able to access, analyze and otherwise work with, enter information stored in or obtained through the company's computer system, and to communicate effectively with co-workers and third parties who have business dealings with the company's operations.

Experience

• o Bachelor’s degree in network engineering or related curriculum and a minimum of 3 years of network experience preferred. An associate degree along with a minimum 5 years’ previous experience in Network Engineering, Network Security and/or Network Administration roles required
• Minimum of 2 years IT management required 5+ years preferred

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