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Job Summary Reporting to theDirector, Cyber Security & Infrastructure, theSr. Manager, IT Infrastructureis responsible for all aspects of UFA’s hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure. This role oversees compute, storage, virtualization, networking, observability, and automation capabilities that support UFA’s enterprise operations. With a technology environment built primarily on Microsoft Azure and Palo Alto Networks, the Sr. Manager drives reliability, modernization, and security across infrastructure services while fostering a high-performance, customer-focused team cultureResponsibilitiesProvide leadership to the Cloud/Compute/Server Operations and Network Operations teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a customer-oriented mindsetManage the configuration, lifecycle, engineering, and performance of core infrastructure services including servers, computer platforms, storage, virtualization, networks (WAN/LAN/Wi-Fi/SD-WAN), and remote access solutionsOwn the optimization and maturity of UFA’s observability platform—including monitoring, logging, analytics, metrics, and alerting—to deliver actionable insights, improve performance, and reduce operational noiseLead and optimize enterprise networking technologies with a primary focus on Palo Alto Networks firewalls, security appliances, and policy frameworksDrive cloud-first modernization initiatives, including automation, infrastructure-as-code, configuration management, and the adoption of standardized architecture patternsLead the maintenance, testing, and enhancement of UFA’s disaster recovery and business continuity programs, ensuring regular DR exercises, documentation accuracy, and resiliency improvements across hybrid environmentsOversee vendor relationships, contracts, licensing, and SLAs for cloud, network, hardware, and managed service providersProvide leadership during major incidents, guide root-cause analysis, and drive continual service improvementsChampion a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing,



and operational maturity within the infrastructure organizationQualificationsBachelors or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience8+ yearsof progressive IT infrastructure experience,3+ yearsin hybrid cloud environments4+ yearsof leadership experience managing technical teams in enterprise settingsStrong expertise in:On-prem virtualization and server technologies (Windows & Linux)Palo Alto Networksfirewall platforms and security frameworksDemonstrated experience optimizing observability platforms such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, SolarWinds, Grafana, Elastic, or similarExperience with DevOps and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, GitHub, Jenkins)Strong understanding of infrastructure security, Zero Trust, and compliance requirementsExcellent communication skills with strong stakeholders, vendors, and relationship management capabilitiesStrong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving capabilitiesBenefitsA Business with a Purpose– Join a member‑owned co‑operative with a mission that matters: improving the well‑being of our members, helping them feed the world, and enabling investment in local communitiesRecognized and Rewarded for Your Performance– At UFA, success is shared. You’ll own your work and be recognized for both individual and organizational resultsWork‑Life Success– We prioritize safety, respect your time, and offer flexible options and comprehensive benefits to support your life inside and outside of workWe Help Each Other Grow– Our collaborative culture fosters growth through hands‑on experience, mentorship, training, educational support, and diverse career pathsDiversity Equity, and Belonging At UFA, we care about our employees and what makes them unique. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that welcomes employees from diverse backgrounds, where everyone can do their best work. If you require accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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