IT Infrastructure Lead

IT Infrastructure Lead

No Sponsorship Available

Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000

Bonus:
Discretionary

Work Environment:
Onsite 5 Days

Office

Location:

Wheeling, IL

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Flexible Spending Account

• Develop and deploy scalable infrastructure environments (including on-prem and hybrid server setups) that support core business functions.
• Oversee and maintain network systems, server environments (Windows/Linux), storage platforms, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Configure, optimize, and support virtualization technologies such as vSphere and vCenter.
• Administer core services including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy management.
• Enforce security standards, regulatory compliance, and best practices while proactively monitoring performance to reduce outages.
• Partner with IT teams and business stakeholders to ensure infrastructure planning aligns with company objectives.
• Collaborate with other IT and business leaders to align infrastructure strategy with organizational goals.
• Document system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guidelines for internal use.
• Mentor and support Helpdesk staff through training and knowledge sharing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a comparable discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, including at least 2-3 years in a leadership capacity.
• In-depth expertise in server management, networking, virtualization, and information security fundamentals.
• Practical experience with enterprise platforms including Active Directory, VMware environments, SAN/NAS storage, and firewall technologies.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving abilities with a focus on system optimization and performance tuning.
• Experience utilizing automation tools and infrastructure‑as‑code methodologies.
• Understanding of Dev Ops principles and CI/CD pipeline practices.
• Proven track record of managing projects and leading cross‑functional teams effectively.
• Strong communication, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Industry certifications (e.g., Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ITIL) are a plus.