IT Infrastructure Manager

The IT Infrastructure Engineering Manager is responsible for the design, security, availability, and lifecycle management of the company's enterprise IT infrastructure across all locations and cloud platforms. This role combines senior level technical execution with infrastructure management accountability, serving as the single point of ownership for IT managed infrastructure. This position operates as a hands-on technical leader, setting infrastructure standards, making architectural decisions, managing vendors, and ensuring stable operations in a multisite manufacturing environment. While this role may provide guidance and technical leadership to IT Operations staff, it is not a large people management role; success is measured by system reliability, clarity of ownership, and operational maturity. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Infrastructure Ownership & Management Own and manage all ITmanaged infrastructure , including: Onpremisesservers, virtualization platforms, and storage Enterprise networking (LAN, WAN, firewalls, VPNs, site connectivity) Cloud and hybrid environments (primarily Microsoft Azure) Identity platforms (Active Directory, Entra ID, hybrid identity) Establish andmaintain infrastructure standards, architectures, and lifecycle plans . Act as the final escalation point for complex infrastructure incidents and outages. Cloud & Hybrid Engineering Architect, deploy, andoperate Azure IaaS and hybrid services , including networking and security controls. Manage Microsoft 365 and Entra ID platforms in coordination with security requirements. Drive cloud optimization efforts related to cost, performance, and resilience . Security, Resilience & Risk Management Implement infrastructure security controls aligned with corporate cybersecurity standards and external security partners. Own backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies for IT infrastructure. Identifyinfrastructure risks, technical debt, and compliance gaps; develop and execute mitigation plans. Vendor & Platform Management Manage infrastructure vendors, service providers, and support contracts. Lead infrastructurerelated procurements, renewals, and technical evaluations. Serve as the technical authority in vendor discussions, designs, and escalations. Operational Leadership & Maturity Define andmaintain operational runbooks, monitoring standards, and documentation . Partner with IT Operations staff at each site to ensure consistent execution and support. Improve infrastructure processes using ITILalignedpractices (incident, change, and problem management). Architecture & Continuous Improvement Serve asthe infrastructure architect for the organization. Lead modernization initiatives (cloud migration, hardware refreshes, platform upgrades). Ensure infrastructure decisions align with business growth, manufacturing uptime, andlong-termstrategy. Cross Functional Collaboration Work closely with: IT Operations (plant levelexecution and support) Application owners (ERP, financial and business systems) Cybersecurity partners and auditors Plant leadershipwhereIT infrastructure impacts operations Maintain clear boundaries between IT ownedinfrastructure and OT/plant ownedsystems . Competencies Accountable, decisive, and comfortable owning outcomes. Strong architectural and troubleshooting mindset. Able to translate technical risk and decisions for executive and plant leadership audiences. Operates independently while aligning closely with IT leadership direction. Work Environment Office & Manufacturing Environment Physical Demands Must be able to work on a computer for long periods of time Travel Requirements Minimal travel required as needed Required/ Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in IT or related field, or equivalent experience. Relevant Microsoft, Azure, networking, or security certifications are a plus.

Advanced experience with:

Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID Virtualization platforms (HyperV, VMware, or equivalent) Azure infrastructure and hybrid networking Enterprise networking fundamentals Backup, monitoring, and disaster recovery solutions Strong automation and scripting skills (PowerShell preferred). Deep understanding of infrastructure security best practices. 8+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure roles. Proven success supporting multisite or distributed environments , preferably manufacturing or industrial. Experienceoperatingin high availability,uptime sensitiveenvironments . Work authorization/security clearance requirements Must be authorized to work in the US. EEO statement PWT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.