Diverzify Hiring for IT Infrastructure Manager Job at Chicago, IL Full Time

A few things about us…

We’re the industry’s largest and most well-respected commercial flooring installation service company. In the leaderless $26 billion commercial flooring industry, our innovative vision allows us to do business differently and create new standards by bringing industry-leading expertise from our family of brands across the US. Our team is now nearly 2000 strong. We’re bootstrapped, profitable, and have grown faster than we ever expected and now include a varied of market brands that have respectively achieved the distinction for service quality that we set as our standard. Our brand partners include RD Weis Companies, Beckers, Certified Flooring, Collaborative Turnkey Solutions (CTS), High-Performance Flooring and Professional Athletic Sports Surfaces (PASS), Lane’s Floor Coverings and Interiors, and ProFloors of Florida brands.

We’re unlike others in the industry; we think and do things differently and lead with relentless curiosity, imagination, and innovation, and are frequently told by our customers that we’re a breath of fresh air. We work with some of the fastest-growing, most promising, and most well-respected companies in the U.S., which is quite fulfilling. We’ve worked unbelievably hard to serve our clients, and it’s paid off.

What’s it like to work here…

Our appealing work environment includes highly competent co-workers, competitive pay, engaging work, business casual dress, flexible schedule, full health, vision, and dental benefits, and 401k with employer match. We work very hard and have a lot of fun. We thrive on doing things better, more efficiently, and smarter. We have high expectations of our people because we all live and die by our values and trust our teams to get their work done and maintain a proper work-life balance.

Please DO NOT apply if:

• You’d feel like a fish out of water without a well-defined traditional corporate structure
• You’d consider taking out the trash as being below you
• You’re accustomed to using the phrase, “it’s not part of my job description.”

Please DO apply if:

• You have the desired experience (this is not a learn-on-the-job position)
• You’re a doer – not a manager, a coordinator, or an idea person – but someone who loves getting things done and done well.
• You are a go-to person because you’re reliable, creative, resourceful, a good decision-maker, and generally one of the most capable people your peers know.
• You’re accustomed to a fun company environment, including wearing many hats and managing way too many things at any given time.
• Your friends and former employers would gush about you and your awesomeness.

Requirements:

So now that you know about us, here’s the job…

At Diverzify, we believe our team members are at the heart of our organization. The IT Infrastructure Manager is key role in our IT organization at Diverzify. In partnership with IT leadership, you will be is responsible for the planning, designing, and implementation of the company’s IT infrastructure both on-site and in the cloud. This includes but is not limited to the network, server, storage, and virtualization platforms. The IT Infrastructure Manager will work with other members of the IT team to ensure that the infrastructure is able to support the company’s business applications and goals. He or she will also be responsible for the day-to-day administration and maintenance of the infrastructure. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience managing an IT infrastructure in a large enterprise environment. He or she will have a strong understanding of network, server, storage, and virtualization technologies. Additionally, the candidate should have experience with project management and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Here’s what we are looking for…

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s IT infrastructure in order to support business goals
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of the IT infrastructure team
• Builds strong relationships through deep problem understanding, ensuring timely resolution or escalation, communicating promptly on progress, and handling internal/external partners with a professional attitude.
• Ensure that all systems are operating smoothly and efficiently and execute assigned projects and tasks to deliver IT services in accordance with established strategic objectives.
• Implements Enterprise Systems’ policies and procedures and monitors system performance and capacity to ensure that it meets the needs of the business
• Develop plans for the future growth and expansion of the IT infrastructure
• Configuration, deployment, and administration of enterprise servers in a virtual environment. These include Active Directory and M365.
• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise application infrastructure and key infrastructure services.
• Maintain standards, ensuring conformance with information systems policies and objectives and ensuring systems remain scalable in accordance with IT leadership.
• Analyzes and resolves incidents and requests regarding use of application software or hardware. Perform other functions as assigned.
• Perform other functions as assigned.

And you would have the following…

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or an equivalent course of study is required.
• 10+ years experience in IT infrastructure, including 5+ years of experience supporting the Microsoft 365 Platform at an Enterprise Level
• Strong working knowledge of current and emerging technologies, including cloud computing, virtualization, and networking
• 2+ years of Azure Active Directory Connect Management and Multi-Factor Authentication
• Must have extensive knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and SQL Server. Candidates with additional Power Automate and Dynamics 365 experience on Azure Cloud valued. Microsoft Power Apps and Azure-specific training or certifications are also valued.
• Must have experience supporting/leading both internal and external technical teams.

Bonus points if…

• You have certifications in Project Management Professional (PMP)

And demonstrate the following competencies…

• Managing Projects & Programs
• Organizational & Political Savvy
• Planning & Organizing
• Providing Consultation
• Strategic Vision
• Influencing Others
• Facilitating Groups
• Creative & Innovative Thinking

Is this you? If so, then we invite you to join us and apply. See firsthand what it’s like to grow and advance in a truly collaborative environment where everyone is supported, empowered, and inspired to be their best and unlock their full potential. One last thing, if you heard about this position from one of our Diverzify team members, make sure you tell us and enter their contact information and we will do all the leg work.

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