Senior Technical Analyst

J.F. Brennan Company Inc.; West La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work recognition

Best Workplace in Construction

Industry-leading benefits package

Competitive compensation

Job summary

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Infrastructure leader to drive enterprise-wide architecture and planning for hybrid cloud/on-premise systems. You will collaborate with IT leadership to define roadmaps, ensure security and regulatory compliance, and guide teams through complex migrations and upgrades.

You will mentor staff, manage vendor relationships, and contribute to high-impact projects such as data center shifts and cloud transitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field and extensive leadership experience.
• 10+ years of BI, data analytics, or data integration domain within large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional infrastructure architecture, design, and planning initiatives for enterprise-wide systems.
• Advise senior leadership on technologies and develop strategic infrastructure roadmaps.
• Architect secure, scalable hybrid infrastructure solutions across cloud and on-premise systems.
• Oversee governance, risk, and compliance with standards such as NIST.
• Mentor technical staff and coordinate vendor/consultant relationships.

Skills

Infrastructure architecture

Cloud & hybrid data solutions

Executive stakeholder communication

Automation & scripting

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems, CS, data science, or related field

10+ years in BI/data analytics or data integration

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional infrastructure architecture, design, and planning initiatives for enterprise-wide systems.
• Act as subject matter expert on infrastructure delivery, governance, and enterprise performance optimization.
• Advise senior leadership on emerging technologies and develop strategic infrastructure roadmaps.
• Architect secure, scalable, and resilient hybrid infrastructure solutions across cloud and on-premise systems.
• Ensure system designs meet business requirements, security protocols, and regulatory standards such as NIST.
• Oversee infrastructure performance across network, storage, compute, and endpoint layers.
• Establish and maintain enterprise infrastructure governance frameworks.
• Direct troubleshooting and resolution of high-impact technical issues.
• Lead internal documentation efforts, technical knowledge-sharing, and cross-training programs.
• Serve as a senior liaison between IT leadership, technical teams, and business stakeholders.
• Manage vendor and consultant technical relationships and delivery coordination.
• Oversee lifecycle planning including upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning.
• Evaluate, select, and pilot new infrastructure technologies, tools, and platforms for automation and monitoring.
• Drive the infrastructure component of large-scale organizational initiatives including office expansions, data center shifts, and cloud transitions.
• Define and execute disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Guide infrastructure risk mitigation and system hardening initiatives.
• Provide advanced technical support and resolution of infrastructure incidents.
• Mentor and coach technical staff across all levels to meet service delivery commitments, build capability and innovation

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of infrastructure; networking, hosting, ITSM, and client management technologies.
• Deep experience designing and managing cloud and hybrid data solutions
• Proven success leading complex infrastructure projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong executive communication skills and experience influencing senior stakeholders
• Consistent, proactive problem-solving and opportunity analysis
• Proficiency in enterprise automation and scripting.
• Experience of mentoring teams and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration
• Broad understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, data quality practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong business acumen and industry knowledge
• Customer service mindset with the ability to develop and maintain highly effective relationships

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
• 10+ years of work experience with business intelligence, data analytics, or data integration roles.

Since 1919, J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan) has delivered specialized marine construction, environmental remediation, and waterfront infrastructure solutions across the United States. Headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin, with additional offices throughout the country, we support complex projects from coast to coast with a strong commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and teamwork.

As a family-owned company, we take pride in building a culture where people are supported, challenged, and empowered to grow. Our teams work on meaningful projects that improve waterways, strengthen infrastructure, and help protect the environment, all while collaborating with talented professionals who care deeply about the work and each other.

At Brennan, you'll find opportunities to make an impact, contribute new ideas, and build a rewarding career alongside people who are passionate about what they do.

Why choose us?

• We are a company voted by our employees as a certified Great Place to Work, and recognized by Fortune magazine as a Best Workplace in Construction.
• Our culture sets us apart. We strive to make our company the best possible place to work. We work hard to continue to build a culture in which every individual is important and the key to our success.
• Our focus on safety and quality is unmatched in the industry, and our ability to innovate has enabled us to succeed.
• We are a family-focused company and are determined to provide a rewarding career that offers above-average compensation.
• We offer an industry-leading benefits package. We are proud to offer our employees and their families group health, dental and vision insurance plans, 401(K) program with generous matching, annual bonus eligibility and profit-sharing program.

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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