Manager Engineering Infrastructure-Network

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Compeer Financial is a member‑owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services that support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that promotes meaningful work, professional development, and a flexible hybrid work environment with excellent benefits, empowering you to thrive personally and professionally.

• Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules, including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% toward 401(k) (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross‑functional committee opportunities (e.g., Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more

This position offers a hybrid work option up to 50% remote and is open to any Compeer office location in Illinois and Wisconsin.

This position is responsible for the design, implementation, and reliable operation of enterprise network and telecommunications services that enable secure, resilient, and high‑performing connectivity across the organization. The incumbent leads a team focused on LAN/WAN, wireless, voice, and network security technologies, ensuring services are aligned with enterprise standards, performance objectives, and security requirements. Provides hands‑on technical leadership, drives modernization of the network environment, and ensures operational excellence in support of enterprise business operations.

Partners with peers across Infrastructure, Security, and Applications to deliver scalable and integrated connectivity solutions that advance the organization’s technology strategy and user experience.

• Lead the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise network and telecommunications services, including LAN, WAN, wireless, SD‑WAN, VPN, and telephony/VoIP, to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable connectivity.
• Ensure network performance, availability, and security through monitoring, incident management, capacity planning, and compliance with security standards.
• Drive modernization and operational efficiency through automation, process improvement, and adoption of emerging technologies.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to the network engineering team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Develop and retain talent through mentoring, training, career development, performance management, and recognition.
• Build an inclusive, values‑driven team culture while promoting cross‑functional partnerships, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence.

• Ensure reliable network operations by meeting service levels, performance targets, and business continuity requirements.
• Lead incident, problem, and change management processes to minimize disruptions and maintain service quality.
• Oversee network lifecycle management, project support, documentation, and disaster recovery activities to ensure resilient and well‑managed connectivity services.

• Support the planning and management of operational and capital budgets for network and telecommunications services.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service performance to ensure reliable and cost‑effective service delivery.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and technology modernization through vendor collaboration and evaluation of emerging network solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 7 years of IT infrastructure experience with a focus on network…