IT Infrastructure Manager II

nVent

IT Infrastructure Manager leading core infrastructure systems at nVent. Responsible for strategic delivery, team leadership, and security operations across global operations.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeAnoka • Minnesota, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $105,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityLinuxUnixVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and mentor the infrastructure team, providing technical mentorship, workload prioritization, and professional development
Collaborate with managers and cross-functional teams to ensure clear paths for handling blocking issues and smooth service delivery
Coordinate vendor relationships, contracts, and budgets related to infrastructure services
Lead key infrastructure initiatives, including but not limited to system upgrades, migrations, acquisition integrations, and technology modernization projects
Define and contribute to the infrastructure roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and new technologies
Manage the composition, implementation, and continuous operations of core infrastructure, covering servers, networks, storage, and cloud services
Monitor and optimize performance, availability, and capacity across environments
Maintain standardized processes across nVent sites to ensure consistent infrastructure operations
Run vulnerability remediation processes, including planning and patching across infrastructure systems
Coordinate responses to infrastructure-related security alerts and incidents, working with the Cyber Security team and other collaborators as necessary
Address and remediate audit findings, ensuring infrastructure controls align with corporate and regulatory standards
Ensure disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities remain tested and operational
Maintain detailed infrastructure documentation including architecture diagrams, SOPs, and asset inventories

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ideally 15+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience, with at least 6 years in a managerial position
Shown success in leading cross-site infrastructure projects and distributed teams
Deep technical expertise in: 1. Server Environments: Windows (Active Directory, domain services); familiarity with Unix/Linux a plus 2. End User Devices: Windows PC, Virtual PC (W365), iPhone, End User Management platforms such as SCCM and InTune. 3. Collaboration Suites: M365 (Entra ID, SharePoint, Teams, Office) 4. Networking: LAN, WAN 5. Virtualization: VMware, Hyper-V 6. Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS 7. Storage & DR: Backup and disaster recovery solutions
Demonstrated understanding of IT security principles and compliance standards
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and lead in a collaborative environment
Experience working in a large global enterprise a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Critical illness, accident insurance, and life insurance
A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match
Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection

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Hard Skills & Tools

IT infrastructure experienceserver environmentsWindowsActive DirectoryUnixEnd User ManagementM365LANWANcloud platforms

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcommunicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationworkload prioritizationprofessional developmentinfluencecross-functional teamwork