It Infrastructure Team Lead
USA, Davenport, Iowa
Full time perm
$85,000 - $95,000
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Our company, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, the company helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for the company and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others.
We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our shareholders.
At our company, we:
· Act With Integrity.
· We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
· Safeguard our Future.
· We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
· Grow Stronger Together.
· We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
· Earn Customer Loyalty.
· We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
· Drive Operational Excellence.
· We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
· Create Value.
· We achieve success by generating and growing value for our shareholders.
The company reaffirms its policy to provide equal employment opportunity in recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company-sponsored training, access to facilities, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs, recalls or termination of employment to all employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status, genetic information, sex or age (within statutory limits). The company is in compliance with all relevant Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Laws and Regulations.
This position is subject to Export Control Law
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the relevant government agency. Business demands may require employer to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
United States Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The company affirms its policy to operate without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status, genetic information, sex or age.
Job Description
Our company is currently in search of an IT Infrastructure Team Lead to join our US Rolled Products Team in Davenport, Iowa.
At our company, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.
Primary Responsibilities
· Manage and support manufacturing infrastructure that support GRP locations, using standard IT lifecycle methodologies; platforms include Windows Server 2016/2019, SQL Server 2014/2016, VMWare/vSphere, Remote Desktop/Terminal Server Services
· Plan, coordinate, and monitor infrastructure project activities to achieve goals within defined performance metrics.
· Develop tools and practices to improve the operation of the systems and facilities.
· Manage the hardware and software inventory and licensing, according to the legal and business requirements.
· Work across a global IT support team to share information and best practices.
· Supports the company's Compliance activities by performing annual system testing for adherence to IT System and SOX Audit requirements, assists SOX audit teams and internal audit teams as required, and performs Disaster Recovery testing as required.
· Manage small infrastructure team, including staffing recommendations, assignment and prioritization of projects and tasks, coaching, training, performance management, and providing input into compensation decisions.
Key Objectives
· Demonstrate knowledge of the practical infrastructure of systems and technology. This includes knowledge of systems architecture, hardware, operations, and life cycle.
· Manage the support and maintenance process for the systems in your area of responsibility.
· Develop an understanding of the business processes.
· Demonstrate critical thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
· Operate within the company's IT standards and conventions. Ensure appropriate methodologies, support processes, and procedures are followed.
· Develop and maintain strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
· Demonstrate ability to think through complex technical problems and identify and resolve gaps/risks.
· Use productivity tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) effectively.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution
· 5+ years of IT Infrastructure and support experience
· Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
· This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified IT candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the relevant government agency. Business demands may require employer to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience working with hardware and software vendors/suppliers.
· Strong relationship skills and ability to interact with internal and external customers, other analysts, and management.
· Experience in executing projects involving multiple groups.
· Effective verbal and written communication skills
· Experience with translating business requirements into system functional and non-functional requirements
· Advanced knowledge of information technology systems, infrastructure, and operations
· Ability to introduce new ideas and concepts that enhance the customer experience, streamline operations, and provide optimal security that fits the organization’s needs.
· Solid understanding of systems analysis, design, and programming techniques
· Knowledge of security methodologies, policies, standards, and best practices, including firewall rules, Active Directory, and row-level security
· Software suites including Rockwell FactoryTalk, OSISoft PI, Kepware Middleware, Jboss, SharePoint
· Pursue continuous learning consistent with evolving job requirements, changes in technology, and changes in the organization.