IT Infrastructure Manager

Location: York, Nebraska area (Onsite)Compensation: $135,000-$150,000 base + performance bonus (historically 10-15%) Title may be appointed at the Vice President level depending on the experience and leadership depth a candidate brings. Lead Enterprise Infrastructure with Visibility and Influence We are representing a stable, growth-oriented, family-owned financial institution seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager to lead enterprise network architecture, oversee data center operations, and guide the long-term infrastructure strategy of the organization. This is not a maintenance role. It is a visible leadership opportunity with executive interaction and full ownership of the infrastructure function. The organization is actively investing in modernization initiatives, including a Microsoft 365 cloud migration and a Cisco switching refresh, and is seeking a leader who can elevate both the technology environment and the performance of the team. Leadership Environment The IT department reflects strong stability, with an average team tenure of approximately 10 years. The organization values professionalism, accountability, and collaboration. Leadership is committed to strengthening communication, delegation, and long-term team development while maintaining a high standard of technical excellence. Scope of Responsibility This role oversees enterprise infrastructure operations across: LAN/WAN architecture and redundancy design Cisco routing and switching (including Nexus environments) Network segmentation and performance monitoring (SNMP, NetFlow) Data center infrastructure Third-party managed firewall and security services Business continuity and disaster recovery readiness Infrastructure compliance within a regulated environment You will lead and develop a team of approximately 10 engineers and infrastructure professionals, serving as the escalation point for complex infrastructure matters while guiding major initiatives from planning through execution. What Success Looks LikeWithin 6 Months Establish leadership credibility across the organization Confidently manage infrastructure operations and ongoing projects Strengthen delegation, communication, and accountability within the team Within 12 Months Successfully advance modernization initiatives Improve operational processes and documentation Elevate overall team performance and stability Experience & Qualifications The ideal candidate brings: 8-15+ years of progressive network and infrastructure experience Deep Cisco expertise (routers, Nexus switching, BGP/EIGRP/OSPF preferred) Strong enterprise LAN/WAN and data center background Experience leading engineers or technical teams Exposure to regulated or compliance-driven environments Professional presence and collaborative leadership style CCNA/CCNP certifications preferred. This role requires technical credibility paired with the ability to build and sustain a high-performing infrastructure team. Compensation & Structure Base salary: $135,000-$150,000 Performance bonus: historically 10-15% Salaried leadership role (40-45 hours typical) On-call leadership responsibility (rare escalations) Fully onsite in the York, Nebraska area Why This Opportunity Enterprise-level infrastructure ownership Modernization initiatives already underway Long-term organizational stability High internal tenure and strong team continuity VP title potential based on experience Visible, strategic leadership role For infrastructure leaders who want both technical credibility and executive influence within a stable, growth-oriented organization, this represents a meaningful next step.

Created: 2026-03-04