IT Infrastructure Manager II - Milwaukee

Dahl Consulting; New Berlin (WI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Job summary

Dahl Consulting is looking for an IT Infrastructure Manager II in New Berlin, WI, to lead enterprise infrastructure operations in a hybrid environment. The candidate will oversee core systems, drive modernization initiatives, and manage a high-performing team across global operations. Required qualifications include 15+ years in IT infrastructure and strong leadership experience. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, 401(k) with matching, and more. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with 6+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven success leading enterprise-level projects and distributed teams.
• Strong technical skills in cloud platforms, server environments, and networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an infrastructure team overseeing global operations.
• Manage vendor relationships and infrastructure budgets.
• Drive infrastructure modernization initiatives supporting business growth.

Skills

IT infrastructure management

Leadership

Cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure/AWS)

Networking (LAN/WAN)

Server environments (Windows/Active Directory)

Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)

Tools

Microsoft 365

SCCM

Intune

Job description

Title: IT Infrastructure Manager II

Location: Milwaukee, WI (Hybrid)

Job Type: Permanent/ Direct-Hire

Compensation: $150,000 - $160,000 + 15% Bonus

Industry: Electrical Manufacturing

About The Role

We are partnering with a global organization in the electrical manufacturing and infrastructure solutions space to hire an experienced IT Infrastructure Manager. This organization designs and delivers high-performance solutions that connect and protect critical equipment, buildings, and systems across industries worldwide.

This role is responsible for leading the strategy, implementation, and ongoing operations of enterprise infrastructure in a complex, global environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership experience, and a proactive approach to driving innovation, security, and operational excellence.

Job Description

The IT Infrastructure Manager will oversee core infrastructure systems and lead a high-performing team responsible for ensuring reliability, scalability, and security across global operations. This individual will play a key role in modernizing infrastructure and supporting business growth through strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop an infrastructure team, including workload management, technical guidance, and professional development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, improve service delivery, and support business priorities
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and infrastructure-related budgets
• Drive infrastructure initiatives such as system upgrades, cloud migrations, acquisitions integration, and modernization efforts
• Define and execute on the infrastructure roadmap aligned with business goals and emerging technologies
• Oversee core infrastructure including servers, networks, storage, virtualization, and cloud platforms
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity to ensure optimal operations
• Standardize infrastructure processes and practices across multiple sites
• Lead vulnerability remediation efforts, including patching and security updates
• Coordinate response to infrastructure-related incidents in partnership with cybersecurity teams
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audits, and regulatory standards
• Maintain and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, SOPs, and asset inventories

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, including at least 6 years in a leadership or management role
• Proven success leading enterprise-level infrastructure projects and distributed/global teams
• Strong technical expertise across:
  • Server environments (Windows/Active Directory; Linux/Unix exposure preferred)
  • End-user computing (Windows devices, virtual desktops, mobile devices, SCCM, Intune)
  • Collaboration platforms (Microsoft 365, including Entra ID, Teams, SharePoint)
  • Networking (LAN/WAN)
  • Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V)
  • Cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure and/or AWS)
  • Storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions
• Knowledge of IT security best practices, vulnerability management, and compliance frameworks
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to influence stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a large, global enterprise environment
• Experience supporting infrastructure across multiple geographic locations and business units

Benefits

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well‑being, and work‑life balance of eligible full‑time employees. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; short‑ and long‑term disability; life insurance; and supplemental options such as critical illness and accident coverage. Employees also have access to a 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan, both with company matching contributions. Additional offerings may include tuition reimbursement, paid time off (including volunteer time), parental and caregiver leave, back‑up care services, wellness programs, and legal and identity theft protection.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.