This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Location: York, Nebraska Area (Onsite)

Compensation: $135,000-$150,000 Base + Performance Bonus (Historically 10-15%)

Title may be elevated to Vice President based on experience and leadership scope.

We are seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager to lead enterprise network architecture, oversee data center operations, and define the long-term infrastructure strategy for a stable, growth-focused financial institution.

This is a high-visibility leadership role 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 Cisco switching refresh, and requires a leader who can elevate both the technical environment and team performance.

This is not a maintenance-focused role — it is a strategic leadership opportunity with meaningful organizational impact.

Requirements

Leadership Environment

The IT team reflects strong long-term stability, with an average tenure of approximately 10 years. The culture values accountability, professionalism, and collaboration. Leadership is committed to enhancing communication, strengthening delegation practices, and building long-term team development while maintaining technical excellence.

Scope of Responsibility

You will oversee enterprise infrastructure operations across:

LAN/WAN architecture and high-availability design
Cisco routing and switching, including Nexus platforms
Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
Network segmentation and performance monitoring (SNMP, NetFlow)
Data center infrastructure operations
Oversight of third-party managed firewall and security services
Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
Infrastructure compliance within a regulated environment

You will lead and develop a team of approximately 10 engineers and infrastructure professionals, serving as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues while guiding strategic initiatives from planning through execution.

What Success Looks Like

Within 6 Months

Establish leadership credibility across the organization
Successfully manage ongoing infrastructure operations and projects
Strengthen team delegation, communication, and accountability

Within 12 Months

Advance and deliver modernization initiatives
Improve infrastructure processes, documentation, and operational standards
Elevate team performance, stability, and long-term effectiveness

Experience & Qualifications

8-15+ years of progressive network and infrastructure experience
Deep expertise in Cisco routers and Nexus switching
Strong understanding of enterprise LAN/WAN and data center environments
Experience with routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
Prior leadership experience managing engineers or technical teams
Experience within regulated or compliance-driven environments preferred
Professional presence with strong collaboration and executive communication skills
CCNA or CCNP certifications preferred

This role requires strong technical credibility combined with the ability to build, mentor, and sustain a high-performing infrastructure team.

Compensation & Structure

Base Salary: $135,000-$150,000
Performance Bonus: Historically 10-15%
Salaried leadership role (typical 40-45 hours/week)
On-call leadership responsibility (rare escalations)
Fully onsite in the York, Nebraska area

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