<p>We are partnering with a fast-growing organization just outside of Madison, WI that is investing heavily in modernizing its IT infrastructure. They are seeking a <strong>Network Engineer</strong> to join their team in a highly visible, hands-on role supporting and evolving a multi-site network environment.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of <strong>day-to-day operational support and impactful project work</strong>, with the ability to influence architecture and long-term strategy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary escalation point for network-related issues (approx. 70% of your time)</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve complex network incidents across multiple sites</li><li>Support and maintain network infrastructure including firewalls, switches, routers, and VPNs</li><li>Partner with a third-party NOC (BDO) for monitoring while owning deeper technical resolution</li><li>Contribute to network <strong>architecture, design, upgrades, and modernization initiatives</strong> (approx. 30%)</li><li>Lead and support infrastructure improvement projects, including recent SD-WAN upgrades</li><li>Maintain and improve network documentation and standards</li><li>Assist with <strong>asset management</strong> and lifecycle planning</li><li>Provide overall network administration and ensure system reliability across 8 plant locations</li></ul><p><strong>Nice-to-Have Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Exposure to security tools and concepts:</li><li>Microsoft Defender</li><li>Intune</li><li>Entra (Azure AD)</li><li>Broader understanding of <strong>network architecture and security best practices</strong></li></ul><p><strong>What They’re Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>A well-rounded, <strong>generalist mindset</strong> vs. niche specialization</li><li>Someone who takes ownership and can operate independently</li><li>A professional who has <strong>invested in continuous learning</strong> (certifications highly valued)</li><li>A team player who can step into a critical role and make an immediate impact</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Opportunity?</strong></p><ul><li>High visibility role with influence on network direction and modernization</li><li>Opportunity to step into a key position with long-term growth potential</li><li>Stable, growing company in the manufacturing space</li><li>Clear path to <strong>full-time employment</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’re a seasoned Network Engineer looking for a role where you can blend support, strategy, and modernization—this is a strong opportunity to make a meaningful impact.</p>
We are looking for an experienced IT Manager/Director to oversee and optimize our organization's IT operations in Madison, Wisconsin. This is a contract-to-permanent position, offering a dynamic opportunity to lead teams, manage infrastructure, and drive IT strategies in the semi-conductor and electric component manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of service desk management, security, and infrastructure.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage the IT department, including service desk operations, infrastructure, and security protocols.<br>• Oversee performance reviews and ensure alignment with organizational goals for IT staff.<br>• Implement and maintain Active Directory, backup technologies, and Cisco systems to support business operations.<br>• Manage cloud ERP systems, including QAD, and ensure seamless configuration management.<br>• Develop and maintain vendor relationships to optimize technology solutions and cost efficiency.<br>• Utilize Jira Service Desk and Confluence tools to streamline service desk ticketing and problem resolution.<br>• Ensure superior customer service by fostering a responsive and efficient IT support environment.<br>• Monitor and optimize IT hardware and software systems for peak performance.<br>• Evaluate and manage talent pipelines within the IT team to support organizational growth.<br>• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within IT operations and service delivery.
<p>Robert Half is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead a team responsible for building, maintaining, and enhancing critical internal business systems. This role combines people leadership with hands-on technical involvement and collaboration across multiple departments. The team supports a highly customized enterprise resource planning (ERP) environment that plays a central role in operational processes and decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate brings a balance of leadership experience, technical depth, and the ability to work closely with stakeholders to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead and grow a team of software engineers responsible for internal business applications and systems</li><li>Participate in recruiting activities including candidate evaluation, interviews, and hiring decisions</li><li>Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and support the professional growth of team members</li><li>Take long-term ownership of team performance, delivery quality, and technical direction</li><li>Develop deep knowledge of the systems and business processes supported by the team</li><li>Serve as the primary point of coordination between the development team and internal stakeholders across multiple departments</li><li>Maintain a hands-on role by contributing to software development (approximately 20–30% of time)</li><li>Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and architecture planning to ensure maintainable and scalable solutions</li><li>Facilitate agile development practices such as sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives</li><li>Provide technical guidance and analysis for large cross-functional initiatives involving enterprise business systems</li></ul>