Infrastructure Manager

Adrian Steel is committed to providing the best cargo management solutions in North America. Since our beginning in 1953, our Adrian, Michigan, corporate office and manufacturing facility now encompass a 166,900 square foot facility. We have up‑fitted over one million vehicles and counting. It is a fact that an organized vehicle increases workflow efficiency and reduces inventory damages. We are recognized as a National Truck Equipment Association MVP.

We specialize in van storage solutions and accessories for all trades, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, building, auto‑glass, painting, locksmith, parcel delivery, and cable/satellite contractors. We pride ourselves on respect, contribution, stability, and compensation to foster a long‑lasting relationship that puts Adrian Steel on the market as an employer of choice. As a premier employer, we offer a robust benefits package that is constantly benchmarked to attract and retain top talent.

We value the dedication and innovation of all employees and promote daily collaboration to ensure the best solutions for our customers.

A successful candidate will perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Manager of Infrastructure & Network Engineering is responsible for the strategy, design, implementation, and operation of the organization’s global IT infrastructure and network ecosystem. This role ensures secure, scalable, and high‑performing platforms that enable business growth, operational efficiency, and digital transformation. The leader oversees data centers, cloud platforms, networks, end‑user compute, and core infrastructure services while aligning with cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and business priorities.

The role requires a balance of hands‑on technical depth, strategic leadership, and operational excellence.

• Infrastructure & Network Strategy
  • Define and execute a multi‑year infrastructure and network roadmap aligned with business and IT strategy
  • Lead modernization initiatives including cloud adoption (Azure), hybrid infrastructure, and network transformation (SD‑WAN, SASE)
  • Establish standards for scalability, redundancy, and performance across 16+ locations
  • Drive simplification and technical debt reduction across legacy environments
• Operations & Service Delivery
  • Own uptime, performance, and reliability of:
    • Data centers / server environments
    • WAN / LAN, wireless, and edge networks
    • Identity & access infrastructure
    • Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity
  • Establish and manage SLAs, KPIs, and operational dashboards
  • Lead incident response and root cause analysis for critical outages
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management
  • Partner with security leadership to ensure infrastructure is secure by design
  • Drive:
    • Network segmentation and Zero Trust architecture
    • Endpoint detection and response (EDR) coverage
    • Patch and vulnerability management compliance
  • Support audits (SOC 1, SOC 2, ITGC) and regulatory requirements
  • Ensure resilience through immutable backups, DR testing, and RTO / RPO alignment
• Cloud & Platform Engineering
  • Lead enterprise cloud strategy (primarily Microsoft Azure) including:
    • Compute, storage, networking, and identity integration
    • Cost optimization and Fin Ops discipline
  • Oversee integration with enterprise platforms such as:
    • ERP (e.g., Oracle Cloud Fusion)
    • Data platforms (Power BI, Fabric, Data Warehouse)
  • Drive automation through Infrastructure-as-Code and Dev Ops practices
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead and develop a team of infrastructure and network engineers
  • Build a high‑performance culture focused on accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
  • Define organizational structure, roles, and career paths
  • Manage vendor partners, MSPs, and strategic service providers
• Financial & Vendor Management
  • Own infrastructure budget (Cap Ex and OpEx), typically $3M-$10M+
  • Drive cost optimization through:
    • Cloud governance
    • Vendor consolidation
      
      Lifecycle management
  • Lead contract negotiations and vendor performance reviews
• Project & Program Leadership
  • Lead infrastructure work streams for:
    • ERP implementations
    • M&A integrations
    • Facility expansions and new site deployments
  • Ensure delivery through structured governance (ITIL, CAB, change management)
  • Partner…