Why work for us?
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with a global reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we are always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage global IT infrastructure teams, including network, server, storage, and cloud operations.
- Execute infrastructure strategies aligned with business goals and IT service management best practices.
- Ensure standardization of solutions across the organization
- Lead infrastructure projects including upgrades, migrations, and new deployments.
- Ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security of all infrastructure components.
- Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs).
- Drive continuous improvement through automation, monitoring, and proactive maintenance.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, application, and service management teams to ensure cohesive IT operations.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Participate in budgeting and cost control for infrastructure initiatives.
- Provide leadership and mentoring for infrastructure team members.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience managing global infrastructure environments (on-prem, cloud, hybrid).
- Strong knowledge of networking, virtualization, storage, and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Hyper-V, VmWare, SAN configuration).
- Excellent communication and management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and project initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Certifications Microsoft .
- Experience with infrastructure automation and DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., ISO, NIST, GDPR).
- Background in Manufacturing
At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.
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