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_Kraus-Anderson offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact with an industry leader!_

**Core Purpose:** Building enduring relationships and strong communities

Core Values:

+ **Integrity** – Do the right thing…always be respectful, honest and fair

+ **Commitment** – Take ownership, work hard, and keep promises

+ **Teamwork** – Collaborate to foster trust and success for all

+ **Value People** – Support each other in a safe, positive environment where people are recognized and appreciated for their contributions

Our Company

For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been transforming the American landscape.

Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for more than 70 years, KA is consistently ranked by Engineering News Record among the top 50 general contractors in the United States. Our base of operations in Minnesota is supplemented with regional offices, extending our capabilities coast to coast.

We take a highly collaborative approach to our work. We work closely with owners, architects and the entire planning team well before ground is broken; providing cost analyses, scheduling information, and value engineering services to ensure that our client can make informed decisions leading to a timely finish of the highest quality and the best value.

Summary

The IT Infrastructure and Security Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the organization’s core IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and cybersecurity systems. This role ensures the performance, availability, and security of all enterprise IT systems, supporting business continuity and compliance.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Network Management:

+ Oversee installation, configuration, and maintenance of LAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and wireless networks.

+ Monitor and optimize network performance and availability.

+ Troubleshoot connectivity issues and ensure proper network segmentation and access control.

Server Management:

+ Manage on-premises, data center and cloud-based server infrastructure (Windows/Linux/VMWare).

+ Maintain Active Directory, Entra, DNS, DHCP, file systems, Outlook, Exchange, Mimecast and CrowdStrike.

+ Maintain backup systems and business continuity plans to failover to backup data center.

+ Ensure high availability and redundancy for critical services.

Security Management:

+ Implement and enforce cybersecurity policies, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.

+ Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration tests and risk mitigation.

+ Monitor security logs and respond to incidents and breaches.

+ Serve as a first responder to security incidents, lead investigation, containment and recovery efforts. Document

+ and report on incidents.

General IT Operations:

+ Maintain system documentation, configurations, and SOPs.

+ Lead patch management and system upgrades.

+ Collaborate with other teams for IT support and project implementation.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ 5+ years in IT infrastructure roles with hands-on experience in networking, servers, and security.

+ Proficiency in Cisco/Meraki networking, SD-WAN, SASE security, Windows/Linux server environments, and

+ security tools.

+ Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, Firewalls, Active Directory, Entra and VMware virtualization

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Certifications preferred: CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Security+, Network+, CySA+, Microsoft Certified: Azure

+ Administrator, CISSP, NIST Cybersecurity Professional, CEH

+ Experience with Cato SASE SDWAN, Arctic Wolf Security Solutions, Horizon3ai, Veeam One

Other:

+ There will be occasional travel to our data centers, field offices and construction sites for network and server infrastructure changes.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For Field/Jobsite Requirements:

+ Frequently sits, stands and talks.

+ Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.

+ Vision abilities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

+ Must work on ladders at Data Center server racks, server rooms and offices as necessary to service server and network components.

+ Ability to maneuver on ladders and scaffolding, walk through sand or mud, climb on and around vehicles and construction equipment at construction sites.

**Salary Range:** $120,000 to $150,000 annually, plus discretionary incentive program.

Pay is based on many factors including but not limited to education, skill, experience, training, certifications, and other business needs.

Why KA?

We offer a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment where employees are positioned to make a positive impact on our business, our communities, and their own future.

We believe in building leaders. KA offers a wide range of enrichment and professional growth opportunities through KA University and community service opportunities through our KA Has Heart Volunteer Program.

KA offers full time employees (30+ hours) a significant Total Rewards package including:

+ Medical insurance Plan Options

+ Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

+ Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Wellness Program

+ Fitness Center (Minneapolis)

+ KA University Training and Development

+ Fitness Center, KA corporate headquarters, Minneapolis

+ 401(k) Plan

+ Company sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability

+ Company sponsored Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

+ Time Off including vacation, sick and holiday pay

+ Workplace Flexibility

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Paid Military Leave for Active Reserve Duty

+ Part time/Transition Options

+ Free Parking

Along with our employer sponsored plans, we also offer an array of Voluntary Benefits and other perks.

Make A Positive Impact

_Kraus-Anderson is an AA EOE including disability and vet employer_