G&W Electric Co. · 1 day ago
Infrastructure Manager
Bolingbrook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $148K/yr
8+ years expG&W Electric Co. is a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. The Infrastructure Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing the organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability while leading a team of IT professionals to align infrastructure with business goals.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute short-term and long-term IT infrastructure strategies to support business objectives
Align infrastructure initiatives with IT and business strategies, collaborating with application, cybersecurity, and business leaders
Research and recommend new technologies, tools, and approaches to enhance system reliability, security, and efficiency
Oversee and manage enterprise-wide IT infrastructure, including data centers, servers, storage, networking, cloud, and endpoint security
Ensure optimal performance, availability, and scalability of IT systems and services
Manage firewall and network security solutions, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats
Monitor and maintain endpoint security solutions, including antivirus, patch management, and compliance enforcement
Oversee telecom and unified communications platforms to ensure seamless business operations
Implement best practices for IT asset management, including hardware/software lifecycle management
Lead IT infrastructure procurement processes, including vendor selection, contract negotiations, and cost management
Evaluate and manage relationships with third-party vendors, service providers, and consultants
Drive the implementation of cloud, hybrid, and on-premise solutions to optimize IT infrastructure
Manage and mentor a team of IT infrastructure professionals, including system administrators, network engineers, and security specialists
Implement and enforce data protection, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management, including leadership of data center operations, enterprise networking, servers, storage, cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS), and security initiatives
3+ years of experience leading IT infrastructure teams, with a focus on operational excellence and service delivery
Deep technical expertise in Microsoft technologies, virtualization platforms (Nutanix, VMware, Hyper-V), enterprise networking (Cisco, Aruba), and cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud)
Experience overseeing firewall management, endpoint security solutions, and disaster recovery planning and execution
Familiarity with the ITIL framework and best practices for IT service management (ITSM). Proven track record in vendor management, including contract negotiation and performance oversight
Relevant certifications include ITIL 4, PMP, Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, and Aruba Certified Switching Associate (ACSA)
Preferred
Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE) or similar ERP platforms is a plus
Familiarity with modern data protection and backup platforms (e.g., Cohesity) to support business continuity and disaster recovery strategies
Additional certifications in Linux and CompTIA Security+ are a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Health club membership program and reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
401 (k)
Annual Profit Sharing
Vacation
Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
Company
G&W Electric Co.
Since 1905, G&W Electric has helped power the world with innovative power systems solutions and products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3MKey Investors
ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)US Department of Energy
2024-04-15Grant· $2.6M
2024-03-11Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Dave Gizewicz
CFO
John Berenc
Retired CFO
Recent News
2026-01-08
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