MacLean-Fogg · 2 days ago
Director of IT Infrastructure
Mundelein, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $195K/yr
10+ years expMacLean-Fogg is seeking a Director of IT Infrastructure to provide strategic vision and leadership for their enterprise infrastructure. This role involves leading an infrastructure team, overseeing cloud migration, network refresh, and cybersecurity enhancements, while ensuring alignment with business operations and goals.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Define and execute an innovative IT infrastructure strategy that aligns with company goals and supports future business growth, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices
Develop comprehensive, forward-looking infrastructure plans and architectures, considering trends, best practices (e.g., ITIL), and the evolving needs of the organization
Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the IT infrastructure team, promoting scalability, reliability, and security across systems
Identify infrastructure-related business needs and develop effective, scalable solutions that address current and future demands
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure infrastructure projects are completed with minimal disruption to business operations, delivering optimized performance and value
Establish and manage service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for infrastructure services, holding the team accountable for meeting or exceeding these metrics
Identify areas for performance improvement and implement infrastructure changes that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen system reliability
Lead and manage the IT infrastructure team, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture that emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and technical excellence
Oversee all personnel actions within the team, including hiring, mentoring, and terminations as needed, ensuring an effective and engaged workforce
Oversee infrastructure budgeting and resource allocation, optimizing financial and personnel resources to support infrastructure priorities and strategic initiatives
Ensure that infrastructure projects are delivered on time and within budget, with clear, measurable ROI for the organization
Act as a liaison with other departments and senior management, ensuring infrastructure solutions meet evolving business requirements
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with technology vendors, negotiating service contracts and ensuring high-quality service delivery
Comply with all relevant safety, environmental, and quality standards, including adherence to MacLean-Fogg’s 5S standards (e.g., maintaining cleanliness and organization in work areas)
Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date documentation of infrastructure policies, procedures, and systems to facilitate efficient operations, compliance, and knowledge transfer within the team
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's degree
10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience, including management of teams ≥5 people
Strong technical background across: Azure (hybrid cloud), Cisco networking & SD-WAN, VMware & data center operations, Microsoft 365, Identity, Intune, Disaster Recovery architecture Modern cybersecurity tools (CrowdStrike, Arctic Wolf)
Proven experience leading major infrastructure projects and multi-site environments
Demonstrated servant leadership—comfortable being hands-on, coaching engineers, and jumping in during incidents
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to travel up to 25% and be onsite at least two days per week
Company
MacLean-Fogg
MacLean-Fogg, founded in 1925 by John MacLean, began as a manufacturer of innovative products for the railroad industry.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael (Mick) Isaacs
Chief Financial Officer - MacLean-Fogg Company
Brian Duffy
Chief Transformation Officer / Chief Information Officer
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