It Infrastructure Manager Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

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)

We're seeking an IT Infrastructure Manager to lead and evolve the technology foundation that enables a positive, reliable, and productive end-user experience for all Re:Builders. This role blends deep infrastructure expertise with strong 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 IT Infrastructure Manager is responsible for leading the infrastructure team, overseeing day-to-day operations, and owning infrastructure design and architecture across Re:Build. This role ensures systems are secure, 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!

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Servers & Virtualization: Server hardware, Microsoft Server, VMware, Hyper-V
• Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud
• 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
• Microsoft 365 & End-User Technologies: Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Office, Copilot, Windows OS, Defender, MFA, Authenticator
• 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
• Patch & Asset Lifecycle Management

• 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

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

Location: Rochester, NY (hybrid - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote). Candidates must be local to the Rochester, NY area or willing to relocate.

The base salary range for this position is $104,000 - $154,000 per year. This range represents the Company's good faith estimate of the base compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives, subject to Company plans. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits.

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 that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@ReBuildmanufacturing.com or you may call us at 617.909.6275.