AVP, Infrastructure Manager

Company: Cathay Bank
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated, and have a strong work ethic? If yes, come join our team! At Cathay Bank - we strive to provide a caring culture that supports your aspirations and success. We believe people are our most valuable asset and we proudly foster growth and development empowering you to achieve your professional goals. We have thrived for 60 years and persevered through many economic cycles due to our team members' drive and optimism. Together we can make a difference in the financial future of our communities.The Infrastructure Manager's role is to plan, organize, and manage staff and overall operations to ensure the stable operation of the organization's IT infrastructure. This includes developing, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing key functional areas, particularly network infrastructure, server infrastructure, data communications, and telecommunications systems. The Infrastructure Manager will also schedule and direct activities to resolve hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion.DIRECT REPORTSServer Team, Network Team, Telecom Team and Help Desk Support ServicesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to ensure infrastructure capacity meets existing and future requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for infrastructure administration and project management.
• Participate in the development of IT strategies in collaboration with the executive team.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all infrastructure procurement and development efforts.
• Establish service level agreements with business units.
• Prepare RFPs, bid proposals, contracts, scope of work reports, and other documentation for infrastructure projects and associated efforts.
• Negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure infrastructure-specific products and services.
• Assist with the planning and deployment of infrastructure security measures.
• Manage and set priorities for the design, maintenance, development, and evaluation of all infrastructure systems, including LANs, WANs, Internet, intranet, security, wireless implementations, and so on.
• Conduct feasibility studies for various upgrade projects, improvements, and other conversions.
• Define hardware and software standards in conjunction with owners and stakeholders.
• Test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports; develop strategies for maintaining network infrastructure.
• Test server performance and provide network performance statistics and reports; develop strategies for maintaining server infrastructure.
• Manage operational costs; conduct near- and long-term financial forecasts for expanded functionality/user base.
• Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization's executives, decision-makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent infrastructure activities.
• Practice IT asset management, including maintenance of component inventory and related documentation.
• Direct and administrate a contingent of network analysts and technicians, and where necessary, conduct performance reviews and corrective action.
• Manage and provide guidance to the Server Team, Network Team, Telecom Team and Help Desk Support Services Team, including writing annual performance evaluations and providing balanced feedback.QUALIFICATIONSEducation:

• Four-year university degree or college diploma in the field of computer science.
• Certifications in Cisco, Palo Alto, and Meraki are a plus but not required.Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience managing and delivering infrastructure design and operational excellence.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience managing a team.
  • Strong knowledge of service and application delivery, as well as successful service level agreement accomplishments.
  • Experience in interpreting the applicability of local and federal laws/regulations to company operations.
  • Successful leadership of an infrastructure team.
  • Hands-on experience in troubleshooting hardware.
  • Knowledge of current infrastructure protocols and standards.Skills/Ability:
    • Ability to make sound and logical judgments.
    • Demonstrated leadership and personnel/project management skills.
    • Good understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.
    • Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
    • Ability to perform general mathematical calculations for the purpose of creating needs assessments, budgets, and so on.
    • Able to conduct research into issues and products as required.
    • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
    • Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
    • Highly self-motivated and directed.
    • Keen attention to detail.
    • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.OTHER DETAILS$95K - $112K / yearPay determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.Cathay Bank offers its full-time employees a competitive benefits package which is a significant part of their total compensation. It is our goal to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs which includes, coverage for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health saving account (HSA) with company contributions, voluntary coverages, and 401(k).Cathay Bank is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship, gender, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions, childbirth and breastfeeding), reproductive health decision-making, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information or characteristics, disability or medical condition, military status or status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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