IT Manager

Bloomington, MN, USA Req #1477
Monday, June 17, 2024
Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters or Florida location, employees join together to improve the world. 
 
Explore what’s possible. Joining our U.S.- based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.
 
Step into the future. SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds. 
 
Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!

Every day, we work together to solve the unsolvable! Improving lives around the world by co-creating new technologies with customers and encouraging courageous innovations.

 

Position Summary:  As a member of the SkyWater Information Technology team, the Sr. IT Manager is a hands-on management role responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems infrastructure and Cyber Security. You will lead a team to modernize our infrastructure to deliver highly available systems and strengthen our cyber security framework. This role will have significant input into new technologies and strategies.  You will be also responsible for developing security and resiliency plans for IT systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT systems stability and vulnerabilities; ensuring procedural development and implementation are in compliance with security and organizational requirements; documenting hardware and software system security implementations; and developing best practices, operating procedures, and configurations guidance for the technologies used.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain existing physical and virtual servers on multiple operating systems (Unix, Linux, Windows, VMWARE). 
  • Responsible for performance tuning of business-critical systems.
  • Participate in strategic planning. Provide substantial input into infrastructure and cyber security roadmap.
  • Manage InTune MDM for endpoint management for corporate and BYOD devices. 
  • Proactively ensure highest infrastructure availability on premise and within the cloud.
  • Design comprehensive backup strategy to deliver file recovery to disaster recovery scenario for business continuity.
  • Manage Netapp storage area network infrastructure.
  • Plan and implement systems automation.
  • Optimize physical and virtual server infrastructure across organization.
  • Support mix of Windows, Unix, and Linux environment.
  • Plan and implement new equipment\software rollouts.
  • Perform hardware and software upgrades.
  • Assist with network, compute, storage or other infrastructure related troubleshooting.
  • Build and maintain server infrastructure and cyber security documentation.
  • Create policy for software patching\maintenance to keep systems optimized and safe from security risks. 
  • Liaison with stakeholders for new system design and implementation.
  • Build and maintain scripts to automation current manual processes. 
  • Refine and create endpoint image
  • Mentor junior level staff.
  • Maintain operational security posture for programs and information systems.
  • Perform system self-inspections, provide security coordination and review of all system test plans.
  • Identify system vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures.
  • lead and implement security certifications like CMMC and NIST standards
  • Manage IT service desk on delivery, service levels and continuous improvements

 

The job also requires performing other duties as assigned. Percentages of time spent on job duties are estimates and may vary for each position.

 

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 

Experience and/or Training: 

  • 5+ years’ experience in IT Management position focused on running Infrastructure/Security organizations
  • 10+ years’ experience as IT Systems Admin\Engineer: Preferably within 500+ employee org
  • Relevant certifications. MCSE a plus
  • Endpoint management (InTune, SCCM or ECM a plus)
  • Experience with server operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix)
  • Excellent communication and engagement skills
  • Experience with virtualization (VMWARE, Hyper-V)
  • Solid cloud experience (Azure, AWS, GCP)
  • Storage technologies (Netapp a plus)
  • Blade chassis infrastructure
  • Comprehensive backup strategy (prefer in cloud solutions)
  • Scripting skills (Powershell, Perl, Python)
  • Automation software experience a plus (Puppet, Chef, VRealize)
  • DBA experience a plus but not required (Oracle, SQL Server, Ingres)
  • Experience with Azure Server Management and Azure Automation Desired State Configuration a plus
  • Understanding of OSI and TCP/IP models a plus
  • Knowledge on CMMC and NIST standards preferred


US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship.  

SkyWater has an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and financial benefits, such as, bonuses, life insurance, 401k match, and opportunities to buy SkyWater stock at a discounted rate. 
 
We provide benefits that promote a healthy life, such as, comprehensive benefits package including benefit eligibility day one, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, an on-site, self-serve market and so much more! 
 
SkyWater is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, medical conditions, family care or medical leave status, military service or status as a Protected Veteran, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). SkyWater complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning EEO/AA employment. SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Human_Resources@SkyWatertechnology.com

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  • Pay Type Salary
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