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 Like
Within 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.