IT / OT Infrastructure Manager

Re:Build Manufacturing; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Re:Build Manufacturing is seeking an IT Infrastructure Manager to lead the infrastructure team and own design, security, and reliability across the enterprise. You will balance operational excellence with long-term architectural thinking, partner with business leaders, vendors, and IT peers, and drive improvements that support manufacturing scalability.

The role demands 7+ years building enterprise infrastructure, 5+ years leading teams, and strong knowledge of servers, virtualization,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years designing, building, and supporting enterprise infrastructure.
• 5+ years leading infrastructure teams.
• Current IT industry certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Infrastructure team and foster a service-oriented culture.
• Oversee infrastructure operations, SLAs, incident management and post-incident improvements.
• Design, review, and implement enterprise infrastructure architectures.
• Plan, budget, vendor management, and ensure security/compliance alignment.
• Monitor end-user satisfaction and drive data-driven improvements.

Skills

Leadership & Team Management

Strategic IT Planning

Cybersecurity & Compliance

ITIL & Service Mgmt

AI in IT Ops

Documentation & Runbooks

Continuous Improvement

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Server

VMware

Hyper-V

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Intune

Fortinet

Multi-cloud

Data Center Equipment

Job description

At Re:Build, our mission is to ensure the next generation of important products are made, at scale, in America. We are laying the foundation for a better future for our customers, employees, and communities by revitalizing America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful jobs across the country, including in historically deindustrialized regions.

We operate an advanced, end-to-end manufacturing platform that partners with industrial companies and innovators to take products from first concept to full-scale production in critical verticals including aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy and environment, and robotics and automation.

The way we operate is as important as the work we do. It's guided by The Re:Build Way, 16 principles that shape how we collaborate with each other, partner with our customers and vendors, and contribute to the communities where we operate. (link to The Re:Build Way principles )

Who we are looking for

We’re seeking anIT Infrastructure Managerto lead and evolve the technology foundation that enables a positive, reliable, and productive end-user experience for all Re:Builders. This role blendsdeep infrastructure expertisewithstrong people leadership, emotional intelligence, and a continuous-improvement approach.

The ideal candidate is resilient, empathetic, and outcome-driven—someone who can balance operational excellence with long-term architectural thinking while building trust across IT and the business.

The Role

The IT Infrastructure Manager is responsible forleading the infrastructure team, overseeing day-to-day operations, and owning infrastructure design and architecture across Re:Build. This role ensures systems aresecure, available, scalable, and performant, while continuously improving the way infrastructure services are delivered.

You’ll partner closely with business leaders, IT peers, and vendors to solve today’s infrastructure challenges and design solutions that support future growth.

What you get to do!

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop the Infrastructure team, fostering a positive, accountable, and service-oriented culture
• Manage staffing, scheduling, priorities, performance reviews, and professional development plans
• Ensure teams operate cohesively with minimal friction; mentor and support others across IT as needed

Infrastructure Operations & Reliability

• Oversee all infrastructure operations, processes, and service delivery
• Ensure service levels meet or exceed agreed targets; manage escalations and breached SLAs
• Own and lead critical incident management processes and post-incident improvements
• Support the team with incident resolution, service requests, and project execution when needed

Architecture & Engineering

• Design, review, and approve infrastructure architectures using a collaborative, business-aligned approach
• Lead design, build, test, and support activities for infrastructure solutions across the enterprise
• Ensure infrastructure standards, patterns, and documentation are current and effective
• Define, validate, and communicate important infrastructure metrics and performance indicators
• Drive continuous improvement across people, processes, and systems using data-driven methods
• Maintain SOPs, work instructions, and knowledge base content; communicate changes effectively

Planning, Governance & Vendors

• Contribute to IT planning, budgeting, forecasting, and vendor management
• Ensure infrastructure aligns with security, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor end-user satisfaction and feedback, translating insights into actionable improvements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of experience designing, building, supporting, and troubleshooting enterprise infrastructure
• 5+ years of experience leading and managing infrastructure teams
• Current IT industry certifications are a plus

Deep Core Technical Expertise

• Servers & Virtualization:Server hardware, Microsoft Server, VMware, Hyper-V
• Core Services:Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, file/print, certificates, identity services
• Storage, Backup & Recovery
• Complex Environments:Multi-tenant, multi-cloud, multi-domain, multi-forest
• Endpoint & Device Management:PCs, Macs, peripherals, printers, Intune
• Networking:Firewalls, switches, routers, access points, cabling; Fortinet platforms
• Data Center Operations:Racks, cabling, power, cooling, fire suppression
• Monitoring & Alerting:Including preference for automated remediation

Additional Knowledge & Strengths Required

• Cybersecurity practices and compliance frameworks (CMMC, GCC High, AWS GovCloud, FedRAMP)
• Familiarity with CAD systems
• ITIL processes and service management concepts
• Experience employing AI tools to streamline and improve IT operations
• Strong documentation skills (architecture, policies, runbooks, procedures)
• Demonstrable ability to develop teams, hold accountability, and create an outcome-driven culture
• Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply them effectively

Nice-to-Have

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Experience in manufacturing environments and OT networking

Travel: Remote role, ~20% travel

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people