Manager, IT Systems and Network

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  for prose. Remove boilerplate, navigation, EEO, etc. Include only sections with real specific content. We need to parse the posting. Key sections: - Position Summary (About the role): description of role, strategic leadership, managing two teams, etc. - Duties And Responsibilities: list of duties. - Requirements: Minimum Knowledge and Education Requirements (experience, hands-on expertise). Also Managerial Functions (maybe part of responsibilities? but could be separate). Also Essential Functions (physical demands) maybe not needed? Might be considered part of Requirements? But we can include as part of Requirements or separate? The instruction: include a section only when posting has real, specific content. We can have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to extract content for each. Let's extract: About the role: The position summary paragraph(s). Could combine: "The Manager of IT Systems and Network at Farm Credit Financial Partners, Inc. (FPI) is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing and delivering secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure services across the enterprise. This position leads two infrastructure teams: the Network Services team, which supports firewalls, SD-WAN, routing/switching, and NAC; and the Server & Virtualization team, responsible for Microsoft Server platforms, Exchange, Microsoft 365 components, ESXi virtualization, data center operations, and backup/disaster recovery systems. This individual is accountable for the stability, security, and performance of core infrastructure systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The role requires a proven leader with recent hands-on technical experience, deep understanding of enterprise infrastructure operations, and the ability to guide cross-functional collaboration while fostering a high-performance team culture." That's good. Responsibilities: list of duties from "Duties And Responsibilities". We'll extract bullet points. List: - Directly manage two technical teams of Infrastructure & Network Services Engineers. - Ensure the continuous operation and security of enterprise systems including: - Network Infrastructure: Firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet), SD-WAN, routing/switching (Layer 2/3), VPNs, and Network Access Control (e.g., ClearPass). - Server & Virtualization: Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Exchange/Exchange Online, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 hybrid services. - Virtualization Platforms: VMware ESXi/vSphere and storage area networks. - Backup & DR: Backup tools (e.g., Veeam, Commvault), disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. - Monitor system performance, plan for capacity, and drive initiatives for platform modernization. - Enforce patch management, vulnerability remediation, and platform lifecycle compliance. - Implement and maintain infrastructure security controls in collaboration with the cybersecurity team. - Own infrastructure elements of compliance and audit readiness for patching, configuration, access controls, and DR preparedness. - Maintain documentation for architecture, operations, recovery, and support procedures. - Contribute to and execute against the infrastructure roadmap, including upgrades, migrations, and cloud integrations. - Identify and implement automation and monitoring tools to streamline operations and reduce risk. - Partner with architecture, cloud, and cybersecurity teams to support hybrid cloud strategies. - Manage vendor relationships and licensing related to infrastructure platforms. - Other related duties as assigned. We can flatten into

  • items. For nested lists, we can keep as part of li text. Requirements: Minimum Knowledge and Education Requirements: "Typically, 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in IT infrastructure services. At least 3 years of experience leading technical teams, including remote or hybrid staff. Hands-on expertise in enterprise environments with: Network administration (firewalls, routing/switching, NAC, VPN). Windows Server infrastructure, Active Directory, Exchange, and Microsoft 365 integration. VMware ESXi/vSphere and virtualization technologies. Backup and disaster recovery tools (Veeam, Commvault, or equivalent). Proficient in vulnerability management, patching strategies, and maintaining platform currency. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders." We can list as
    • . Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience). Certifications Such As Networking: CCNP, CCNA; Microsoft: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, Exchange Online; Virtualization: VMware VCP; Security: CISSP, Security+; IT Operations: ITIL Foundations or Practitioner; Familiarity with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Ansible, etc.). We can list. Skills: Might be derived from requirements and qualifications but we can separate: maybe "Skills" includes technical skills like networking, Windows Server, VMware, backup, vulnerability management, patching, communication, scripting, automation. But we might avoid duplication. However instruction: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine Qualifications and Skills? But we need to follow headings list; we can include Skills if there is specific content. The posting includes "Strong verbal and written communication skills" etc. Could treat as Skills. But we already have Requirements (experience) and Qualifications (education/certs). Skills could be technical skills: network administration, Windows Server, AD, Exchange, M365, VMware ESXi/vSphere, backup tools, vulnerability management, patching, scripting (PowerShell, Ansible), etc. We'll extract. Benefits: The posting mentions: "We offer a robust benefits package that includes competitive earnings, hybrid and remote work options, tuition reimbursement, generous 401(k) matching, and development opportunities through company-sponsored trainings and certifications." Also earlier: "Hybrid or remote work arrangements: This role has been designated as a Hybrid role, which gives employees the opportunity to work from home on Mondays and Fridays and working in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. OR This role has been designated as a Remote role, which means the employee will work entirely offsite." That's schedule info. Also "Summary All roles require periodic travel to Springfield, MA for company meetings, events, and team activities***" That's maybe schedule/travel. Pay: "Salary is determined based on a range of factors, including relevant experience, specific skills, demonstrated knowledge, and abilities. We strive to offer equitable and competitive compensation that reflects each candidate’s unique qualifications. Compensation ranges are subject to change based on factors such as market data, industry trends, and internal equity considerations." That's pay info but not specific numbers. The instruction says: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state benefits (robust benefits package) and schedule (hybrid/remote) and pay (salary determined based on factors). So we can include those sections, but we must avoid placeholder text like "commensurate with experience". The posting says "Salary is determined based on a range of factors...". That's not a specific number but it's still stating something about pay. It's not placeholder like "commensurate with experience"? It is similar but it's actual statement. We'll include Pay section with that prose. Schedule: The hybrid/remote description plus periodic travel to Springfield, MA. We'll include. Benefits: list of benefits. Now we need to ensure we don't include boilerplate like EEO, E-Verify, etc. Remove those. Now produce HTML fragment with sections in order: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Each section:

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        The Manager of IT Systems and Network at Farm Credit Financial Partners, Inc. (FPI) is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing and delivering secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure services across the enterprise. This position leads two infrastructure teams: the Network Services team, which supports firewalls, SD‑WAN, routing/switching, and NAC; and the Server & Virtualization team, responsible for Microsoft Server platforms, Exchange, Microsoft 365 components, ESXi virtualization, data center operations, and backup/disaster recovery systems. This individual is accountable for the stability, security, and performance of core infrastructure systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The role requires a proven leader with recent hands‑on technical experience, deep understanding of enterprise infrastructure operations, and the ability to guide cross‑functional collaboration while fostering a high‑performance team culture.

        Responsibilities list: - Directly manage two technical teams of Infrastructure & Network Services Engineers. - Ensure the continuous operation and security of enterprise systems including: - Network Infrastructure: Firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet), SD‑WAN, routing/switching (Layer 2/3), VPNs, and Network Access Control (e.g., ClearPass). - Server & Virtualization: Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Exchange/Exchange Online, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 hybrid services. - Virtualization Platforms: VMware ESXi/vSphere and storage area networks. - Backup & DR: Backup tools (e.g., Veeam, Commvault), disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. - Monitor system performance, plan for capacity, and drive initiatives for platform modernization. - Enforce patch management, vulnerability remediation, and platform lifecycle compliance. - Implement and maintain infrastructure security controls in collaboration with the cybersecurity team. - Own infrastructure elements of compliance and audit readiness for patching, configuration, access controls, and DR preparedness. - Maintain documentation for architecture, operations, recovery, and support procedures. - Contribute to and execute against the infrastructure roadmap, including upgrades, migrations, and cloud integrations. - Identify and implement automation and monitoring tools to streamline operations and reduce risk. - Partner with architecture, cloud, and cybersecurity teams to support hybrid cloud strategies. - Manage vendor relationships and licensing related to infrastructure platforms. - Other related duties as assigned. We'll embed nested details inside li text. Requirements list: - Typically, 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in IT infrastructure services. - At least 3 years of experience leading technical teams, including remote or hybrid staff. - Hands‑on expertise in enterprise environments with: - Network administration (firewalls, routing/switching, NAC, VPN). - Windows Server infrastructure, Active Directory, Exchange, and Microsoft 365 integration. - VMware ESXi/vSphere and virtualization technologies. - Backup and disaster recovery tools (Veeam, Commvault, or equivalent). - Proficient in vulnerability management, patching strategies, and maintaining platform currency. - Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Qualifications list: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience). - Certifications such as: - Networking: CCNP, CC