MANAGER NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE

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, proced...