Manager, Tech Services

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Remarkable Benefits Offered by CoBank

• Careers with a purpose.
• Time-Off Packages 15 days of vacation 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays
• Competitive Compensation & Incentive
• Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions
• Benefits Packages including Medical Dental and Vision coverage Disability AD&D and Life Insurance
• Robust associate training and development with CoBank University
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education up to $10K
• Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution
• Community Impact: United Way Angel Day Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
• Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of respect and inclusion
• Recognize a fellow associate through our GEM awards

Are you a technically skilled leader who thrives on building high-performing teams and driving innovation through automation We are seeking a Manager of Tech Services to lead a diverse team of engineers and specialists focused on delivering scalable automated and efficient IT solutions across cloud and on-premises environments. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends technical expertise with people management. You will guide the team in developing automation frameworks optimizing IT operations and implementing modern engineering practices. Youll also play a key role in mentoring team members setting strategic direction and ensuring the successful delivery of technical initiatives.

1. Lead mentor and develop a team of Tech Services Engineers and Specialists across various experience levels.
2. Oversee the design development and implementation of automation solutions to streamline IT operations and reduce manual effort.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps Security Cloud Product) to align technical solutions with business goals.
4. Drive adoption of DevOps practices including CI/CD infrastructure as code (IaC) and automated monitoring.
5. Establish and maintain technical standards documentation and best practices for automation scripting and system design.
6. Manage team workload project timelines and resource allocation to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
7. Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues and guide root cause analysis and long-term resolution strategies.
8. Foster a culture of continuous improvement innovation and learning within the team.

• Bachelors Degree in Information Technology or a similar field required

6 years of experience in IT engineering DevOps or technical support roles required
3 years of experience in a technical leadership or management role required
1. Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or Solutions Architect AWS Certified DevOps Engineer ITIL Foundation or Intermediate or CompTIA Security certifications preferred.
2. Proficiency in scripting languages: Python PowerShell Bash.
3. Deep understanding of cloud platforms (Microsoft 365 Azure AWS).
4. Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. GitHub Actions Azure DevOps IaC tools (e.g. Terraform Ansible) and monitoring platforms.
5. Strong grasp of IAM principles API integrations and modern IT service management practices.
6. Proven track record of leading teams in automation process improvement and cloud engineering initiatives.

The typical base pay range for this role is between $119200 - $146640. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge skills expertise and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

The listed salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. This job will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days or until the position is filled. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion subject to applicable law.

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans leases export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76000 farmers ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver Colorado CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.

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