Senior Manager, Infrastructure Operations

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) offers customized investment solutions for tax-exempt and taxable institutional clients. NISA manages over $274 billion in fixed income and equity securities and over $164 billion in derivative notional value. We seek bright, motivated individuals who can contribute to our growing team of professionals. Candidates with a high degree of independent thinking skills, strong analytical and quantitative skills, and team playing abilities are encouraged to apply.

The Senior Manager, Infrastructure Operations will lead a team responsible for NISA's datacenter and network infrastructure. By working closely with other technology groups and stakeholders across the firm, a successful candidate will help to ensure a performant, reliable, scalable and secure technology infrastructure for NISA.

Provide primary technical leadership and guidance on infrastructure engineering responsibilities, such as datacenter, server virtualization, network, and core IT systems, such as Active Directory/Entra ID and Exchange
• Collaborate with technology leaders across the firm, particularly in areas such as cybersecurity and cloud platforms
• Oversee cross-functional Infrastructure Operations staff to ensure the delivery of reliable and scalable solutions that support NISA's strategic technology objectives
• Lead and develop a highly skilled technical team, including through training, mentorship, and coaching, with a focus on maintaining the highest possible level of system reliability, availability, and stability
• Collaborate with senior leadership, as well as different teams to ensure timely resolution of pending issues, team performance and objectives
• Maintain a high degree of readiness to adopt and implement new technology solutions and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Oversee budgeting and expenditure management in areas of primary responsibility
• Select and coordinate the purchase of new and replacement hardware and software, when necessary

• Bachelor's degree in related field or extensive experience (10+ years) required
• 5+ years of progressive work experience playing a supervisory role managing cross-functional teams in technology delivery
• Aptitude for troubleshooting and solving complex issues through creative solutions
• Experience with hybrid environments including on-premises and cloud services is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix, Palo Alto, and AWS preferred.
• Demonstrated experience as a hands-on technical manager, actively involved in designing, developing and implementing technical solutions
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills

NISA's culture encourages collaboration and innovation. We seek self-motivated, intellectually curious individuals willing to push themselves and others in an environment that celebrates fresh thinking. We equip employees with the resources needed to excel and we encourage personal development. NISA is dedicated to internally cultivating and rewarding talent. Employees at NISA are provided with a wide range of benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance options, paid time off, a competitive retirement plan, onsite cafeteria, fitness center, a health and wellness program and an educational assistance program.

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC is an equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.