IT Operations Team Lead

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability Insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Job summary

Nucor IT Operations Team Lead at NSIN (Nucor Steel Indiana) in Crawfordsville, IN will guide infrastructure planning and support for NSIN and NTSIN locations. You will lead the IT team, drive day‑to‑day operations, and coordinate with Shared Services to align enterprise technology strategies.

The role requires 5+ years in IT infrastructure and hands‑on expertise with VMware, Windows Server, and security best practices, plus strong leadership and mentorship skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT infrastructure and operations experience (server environments).
• 3+ years experience with VMware design and administration.
• 5+ years with security patching operating systems and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT operations for NSIN and NTSIN locations and partner with division leadership.
• Provide mentorship to IT infrastructure and technical support peers.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions and inform leadership of risks and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Security patching

Team mentorship

Translate business needs to tech

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field

7+ years of relevant experience in IT Infrastructure and Operations

Tools

VMware

Veeam

Azure

Windows Server

SQL Server

Oracle

PowerShell

Bash

VMware Cloud Foundations

Job description

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Location: Crawfordsville, IN, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Business Technology (NBT) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of IT Operations Team Lead located at NSIN (Nucor Steel Indiana).

This position will work closely with division leadership to understand business needs and ensure the IT infrastructure and technology support needs of all NSIN and NTSIN (Nucor Towers and Structures Indiana) locations are met. The IT Operations Team Lead will provide leadership, support, and development for the NSIN and NTSIN IT team, leading the technical infrastructure planning and support, provide senior level technical experience, guide day-to-day activities, and ensure work and projects are progressing in a timely and effective manner.

This role will also work closely with NBT Shared Services to align local business needs with enterprise technology capabilities, standards, and support models. In addition, this position will play a key role in supporting and accelerating AI and automation initiatives that improve business processes and team effectiveness.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US (Nucor Business Technology (NBT) will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future). Due to federal security requirements applicable to this role, only U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are eligible for consideration.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Managingvirtual local or cloud platforms such as VMWare environments and/or Azure Computing, including storage andnetworking
• Windows server administration
• Lead security and system patching and drive security culture
• Data backup, testing, and recovery
• Work a rotational on-call IT support schedule to include evenings and weekends as assigned
• Provide mentorship to IT infrastructure and technical support peers
• Translating business needs into technical solutions and keeping leadership informed about risks, progress, and resource needs

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure and Operations, including configuring and managing server environments
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field or 7+ years of relevant experience in IT Infrastructure and Operations
• Demonstratable experience leading a team or large projects with other team members
• 3+ years experience with VMware design and administration
• 5+ years of significant experience with Veeam orother backup systems
• 5+ years with security patching operating systems and infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure and Operations
• Managing virtual cloud platforms such as VMWare Environments, VMware Cloud Foundations (VCF)and/or Azure Computing, including storage, network, and container applications
• Manufacturing-related IT experience with OT environments and systems
• SQL Server and Oracle database management or knowledge
• Scripting experience, including but not limited to PowerShell and bash script
• Experience with data center design including environmental control requirements

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace