**Job Description:** Since its founding more than 100 years ago, ITW has become one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. We place a high premium on the development of innovative solutions–most of which are developed in tandem with our customers. And we continue to ensure that our customers receive timely, cost-effective service for the innovative products we provide. ITW’s differentiated business model is composed of a set of unique core capabilities: our proprietary 80/20 business process, customer-back innovation, and our well-known decentralized entrepreneurial culture. These capabilities are unmistakably ITW—and key to our longevity and strong performance. ITW’s products and solutions are at work all over the world, in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which we live and work, the cars we drive, and the mobile devices we rely on. We are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution. Today, ITW (NYSE: ITW) employs ~46,000 people with operations in 51 countries with headquarters in Glenview, IL. Our campus includes a fitness center at no cost to the employees, cafeteria, outdoor volleyball courts, walking trails around the facility, employee resource groups, corporate discounts, dry cleaning services, covered/outdoor parking, and much more. We are just a block away from the nearest Metra station, and it is a quick 20-minute train ride to downtown Chicago, museums, lakefront, and other activities. More details on our benefits can be found on our website at https://www.itw.com/careers/benefits-compensation/ **Position Overview:** The IT Infrastructure Manager is a leadership role focused on driving ITW’s Corporate Office in technology strategy, overseeing on-prem IT infrastructure, and ensuring systems' security, compliance, and operational efficiency. This role prioritizes team development, effective workload management, and the alignment of technology solutions with organizational goals while fostering an innovative and collaborative team environment. The IT Infrastructure Manager will be a vital leader in driving technological transformation, optimizing IT infrastructure performance, and an efficient, and secure IT environment. **Key Responsibilities:** **Strategic Planning & Execution** + Develop and implement infrastructure roadmaps aligned with business objectives, coordinating across multiple functional IT teams. + Lead multi-year transformation initiatives to enhance system efficiency and security, including cloud migration, disaster recovery planning, and legacy system retirements. **Infrastructure Management** + Oversee the architecture, performance, and security of infrastructure, including the on-prem data center, networking for the corporate office, and storage/backups. + Ensure high availability, scalability, and resiliency of IT infrastructure, optimizing both physical environments to support business continuity. + Implement and enforce policies for infrastructure standards, system monitoring, and preventive maintenance. **Security & Compliance** + Maintain security measures and compliance protocols in line with industry standards (HIPAA, PCI, SOX, NIST). + Collaborate with the cyber security analyst to identify and mitigate infrastructure vulnerabilities. + Promote and reinforce cybersecurity awareness in collaboration with the cyber security analyst. **Financial Management & Budgeting** + Develop and manage infrastructure opex and capex budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. + Drive cost-efficiency projects, forecast budgets, track expenditures, and manage vendor contracts. **Vendor & Supplier Management** + Build and maintain a strategic portfolio of vendors for hardware, software, and cloud services. + Negotiate contracts, establish SLAs, and ensure third-party providers meet service and compliance standards. **Team Leadership & Development** + Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of network and server engineers, fostering a supportive, innovative, and collaborative work culture. + Set goals, conduct performance evaluations, and provide continuous feedback and recognition to promote growth and accountability. + Champion cross-training and succession planning to build organizational resilience. **Project Management** + Oversee planning, execution, and deployment of large-scale IT infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines. + Collaborate with stakeholders on project status, risks, and outcomes to maintain transparency and stakeholder engagement. **Core Competencies** + Leadership: Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and guide teams, fostering a customer-focused, collaborative culture. + Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of traditional infrastructure, virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), networking (LAN/WAN/SDWAN), and cybersecurity. + Financial Discipline: Skilled in managing IT budgets and driving financial efficiency while meeting operational needs. + Strategic Influence: Strong communicator, able to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and build organizational alignment. + Problem-solving: Effective at analyzing issues, making data-driven decisions, and implementing impactful solutions. + Innovation: Encourages a culture of continuous improvement, promoting best practices and innovative approaches to IT management. **Requirements:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred. + 10+ years in IT infrastructure management, with 5+ of those years in a leadership role managing IT staff, large-scale IT projects, cloud environments, and budgets. + Familiarity with ITIL, ITSM, and relevant certifications in cloud, network, or security management are advantageous. + Ability to be onsite 5 days a week with flexibility on hours. **Salary and Benefits** : + The compensation package for the role offers a competitive base salary ranging from $110K - $140K annually. + This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan. ITW considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, geographic location, key skills, as well as market and business considerations In addition to a competitive salary, ITW employees in the U.S. are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance programs. We also provide a 401k plan with both a company match and additional employer contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Commuter benefits, Adoption Assistance, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, vacation, sick time, and 11 Paid Holidays. Illinois Tool Works Inc. (“ITW” or “the Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please email corp_accessibility@itw.com to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged. ITW values our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and creates workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. **Compensation Information:** $110-140k plus bonus _ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._ _As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._