G&W Electric Co.
Designs and manufactures innovative power grid solutions including switchgear, reclosers, sensors and automation.
Oversee planning, implementation and management of enterprise IT infrastructure.
1 days ago
$111,828 - $148,113
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Bolingbrook, IL
Onsite
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial
Higher Education
Military
Government
Power Grid Automation
Critical Power
DERs (Distributed Energy Resources)
Role
Description
infrastructure management
endpoint security
asset management
cloud deployment
firewall management
disaster recovery
- Ensure optimal performance, availability, and scalability of IT systems and services.
- Monitor and maintain endpoint security solutions, including antivirus, patch management, and compliance enforcement.
- Align infrastructure initiatives with IT and business strategies, collaborating with application, cybersecurity, and business leaders.
- Implement best practices for IT asset management, including hardware/software lifecycle management.
- Manage and mentor a team of IT infrastructure professionals, including system administrators, network engineers, and security specialists.
- Oversee telecom and unified communications platforms to ensure seamless business operations.
- Research and recommend new technologies, tools, and approaches to enhance system reliability, security, and efficiency.
- Implement and enforce data protection, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
- Develop and execute short-term and long-term IT infrastructure strategies to support business objectives.
- Evaluate and manage relationships with third-party vendors, service providers, and consultants.
- Lead IT infrastructure procurement processes, including vendor selection, contract negotiations, and cost management.
- Manage firewall and network security solutions, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats.
- Drive the implementation of cloud, hybrid, and on-premise solutions to optimize IT infrastructure.
- Oversee and manage enterprise-wide IT infrastructure, including data centers, servers, storage, networking, cloud, and endpoint security.
Requirements
azure
aws
itil
pmp
linux
vmware
- Experience overseeing firewall management, endpoint security solutions, and disaster recovery planning and execution.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Familiarity with the ITIL framework and best practices for IT service management (ITSM). Proven track record in vendor management, including contract negotiation and performance oversight.
- 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management, including leadership of data center operations, enterprise networking, servers, storage, cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS), and security initiatives.
- 3+ years of experience leading IT infrastructure teams, with a focus on operational excellence and service delivery.
- Familiarity with modern data protection and backup platforms (e.g., Cohesity) to support business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.
- Additional certifications in Linux and CompTIA Security+ are a plus.
- Relevant certifications include ITIL 4, PMP, Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, and Aruba Certified Switching Associate (ACSA)
- Deep technical expertise in Microsoft technologies, virtualization platforms (Nutanix, VMware, Hyper-V), enterprise networking (Cisco, Aruba), and cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
- Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE) or similar ERP platforms is a plus.
Benefits
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- 401 (k)
- Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
- Health club membership program and reimbursement
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1905 Founded
Company Origin
The company was established in a small Chicago machine shop, marking the beginning of its innovative journey.
1920s Innovation
Manual Oil Switches
The company pioneered manual oil switches during the 1920s, a significant advancement in electrical equipment.
371,000 Sq Ft
Manufacturing Facility
The company operates a large, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to R&D and manufacturing.
- Two engineers invented the detachable porcelain pothead, establishing a foundation of innovation.
- The company pioneered SF₆-insulated and solid-dielectric switchgear in the 1960s–1970s, and visible-break automation in the 2000s.
- Headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, the company operates in over 100 countries, serving investor-owned utilities, co-ops, and commercial/industrial markets.
- Typical projects include grid modernization, underground and overhead distribution, fault-limiting systems, microgrids, and infrastructure for critical sites like the Panama Canal and NASA.
- The company expanded its global reach and product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Italian sensor and switchgear firms between 2019–2022.
- Products operate in extreme environments—overhead, underground, underwater, and on all seven continents, from Brazil to Antarctica.
Culture + Values
- Together, we win by creating incredible products and solutions globally.
- We accomplish anything by focusing on creating, listening, and growing side by side.
- We emphasize transparency with an open-door communication policy.
- We offer comprehensive benefits through our Total Rewards Program for health, well-being, and success.
- We participate in philanthropic causes, including Habit for Humanity, Junior Achievement, and United Way.
- We provide formal training, apprenticeships, and certification programs for professional growth.
Environment + Sustainability
~6,000 solar panels
Rooftop Solar Installation
Installed on the Bolingbrook headquarters rooftop, covering an area equivalent to 7.7 football fields.
1,500+ tons CO₂
Emission Reduction
Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions achieved through the solar installation.
$1.8 M saved
Production Cost Avoidance
Microgrid maintained power through 13 outages since activation in 2023, preventing significant production losses.
$2.6 M received
Energy Rebates
Total rebate from ComEd, including $600k for solar and $2.0 M for battery storage.
- Microgrid includes 2 MW rooftop solar, 2 MW/4 h flow battery energy storage, 1.3 MVA flywheel, and 2 MW diesel generation.
- Since activation in 2023, the microgrid has maintained power through 13 outages.
- Solar installation generated > 3.6 GWh of energy.
- Battery system earned > $100,000 in grid payments in the first 6 months.
- Bolingbrook facility is ISO 14001 certified (since 2002) and LEED Gold certified, operating landfill-free.
- Supports ComEd’s DERMS and participates in PJM frequency regulation and ComEd peak load reduction programs.