Information Systems Manager

• Lead and develop the Information Systems and Helpdesk teams setting technical direction and driving growth through mentorship and a culture of accountability.
• Oversee core enterprise services including Active Directory DNS DHCP Exchange Microsoft 365 endpoint threat protection backups and enterprise file/storage infrastructure.
• Architect and manage the firm's Microsoft cloud ecosystem spanning identity and access management compliance and data governance cloud infrastructure and hybrid connectivity ensuring seamless integration with on-premises systems.
• Drive the adoption and governance of Microsoft 365 productivity and AI capabilities evaluating and operationalizing features that meaningfully improves business workflows.
• Architect manage and optimize VMware environments to ensure scalable resilient and high-availability virtualization platforms.
• Execute major system initiatives-including deployments migrations and upgrades-ensuring operational continuity and effective coordination with other technology teams.
• Design and execute strategies for Windows OS lifecycle management including versioning patching hardening and modernization.
• Partner closely with Network and Security teams to maintain a robust secure compliant and high-performing environment.
• Manage Cisco Unified Communications Webex and associated collaboration platforms.
• Serve as the top-tier escalation point for complex infrastructure and helpdesk issues.
• Drive initiatives in system monitoring performance tuning and incident response to meet the low-latency and high-availability requirements of our system.
• Promote best practices in system security access control and change management aligned with trading-industry requirements.
• Participate in long-term infrastructure planning capacity management and technology road-mapping with senior leadership.

• 8+ years of progressive operational IT experience supporting mission-critical environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Computer Science Information Systems or an equivalent technical field.
• 2+ years leading or managing systems engineering or infrastructure teams.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Server ecosystem: Active Directory Exchange DNS/DHCP Group Policy and endpoint management systems
• Strong hands-on experience across the Microsoft cloud ecosystem including identity and access management compliance and data governance and hybrid identity integration with on-premises Active Directory environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and evolve a Microsoft 365 tenant including security posture administrative governance and the rollout of AI-Powered productivity capabilities.
• Demonstrated success delivering major system deployments upgrades and infrastructure transformations.
• Strong hands-on proficiency with VMware enterprise AV platforms backup solutions and enterprise storage systems
• Familiarity with Cisco Unified Communications Webex and modern collaboration tools.
• Strong collaboration skills with good understanding of networking fundamentals and the ability to troubleshoot and collaborate effectively with network engineers.
• Experience supporting fast-paced financial or trading environments strongly preferred.
• Microsoft certifications strongly preferred particularly in Microsoft 365 administration identity and access management or Azure infrastructure.
• VMware certifications are highly desirable.

• Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
• 100% coverage of medical dental vision life and disability benefits for single coverage
• Generous Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
• Profit sharing plan
• Long- and short-term disability

• Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!)
• On-site gym with a subsidized membership
• Frequent company outings
• Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area

• In-house education team - classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities
• Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment

What We Do

The Wolverine companies comprise a number of diversified financial institutions specializing in proprietary trading asset management order execution services and technology solutions. We are recognized as a market leader in derivatives valuation trading and value-added order execution across global equity options and futures markets.

Why Work With Us

At Wolverine we've created a strong collaborative environment with exceptional growth opportunities. Whether your interest is trading technology or operations motivated and innovative individuals can find many pathways to success. Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff.

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