Global IT Infrastructure Manager

Company Description

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Job Description

The Global Manager – IT Infrastructure provides strategic and operational leadership for Pyrotek’s global IT infrastructure environment. This role leads infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity initiatives, cloud strategy, and operational excellence across a global manufacturing footprint.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical leadership, experience managing global teams, and the ability to build scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure solutions that support business growth.

We believe great work happens through collaboration, flexibility, and accountability. This role follows a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote. * More in office days may be required for special projects, training and onboarding.  Subject to change at leadership discretion.

What You’ll Do

• Lead global IT infrastructure strategy and execution
• Oversee hybrid cloud environments across Azure, AWS, and GCP
• Drive infrastructure modernization, automation, and standardization initiatives
• Manage global networking, servers, storage, and data center operations
• Strengthen cybersecurity posture and support Zero Trust architecture
• Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
• Manage infrastructure budgets, vendors, contracts, and SLAs
• Develop global standards, governance, and compliance practices
• Lead and develop distributed infrastructure teams and external partners
• Support 24/7 manufacturing and business operations worldwide

What Makes You Successful

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Strategic thinker with hands-on technical depth
• Ability to lead change and modernization initiatives
• Experience building high-performing global teams
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience
• 5+ years leading teams in a global, multi-site environment
• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, cybersecurity, and infrastructure operations
• Experience supporting manufacturing or operational environments
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally

Preferred

• Advanced degree or industry certifications such as ITIL, CISSP, or CCNP
• Experience with:
  • Azure, AWS, and GCP
  • SD-WAN and Zero Trust networking
  • Microsoft 365 technologies
  • Infrastructure automation and observability platforms
  • NIST and ISO 27001 frameworks

Physical/Sensory Requirements
The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a team member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

Must be able to sit for long periods-of-time, bend and reach, use stairs, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and communicate effectively in English by telephone, in person and in writing. Effectively use a personal computer, office equipment and telephone.

Working Environment
While performing the essential responsibilities of this position, the team member will generally work in an office environment with exposure to a manufacturing environment that may present loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including approved footwear, respirators, and safety glasses/goggles may be required.

Additional Information

The minimum and maximum salary range for this full-time position is $133k - $166k + benefits.   Relocation benefits may be available, if deemed applicable based on candidate location. 

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location.  Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.  Please note that the compensation details listed in this posted role reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits. 

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$133,000 - $166,000 / Annually

Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

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