10891-Manager, Platform Engineering
Location: Joliet, IL (5 days on-site)
Company Overview
Hyundai Autoever America (HAEA) is the dynamic IT powerhouse behind Hyundai Motor Corporation, a Fortune 500 global leader in the automotive industry. As a key affiliate, we provide cutting-edge IT services and Managed Services Provider support to top brands including Kia, Genesis, Hyundai Translead, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Capital, and Glovis.
HAEA offers a truly global and collaborative environment. Here, you'll drive innovation, boost operational efficiency, and help shape the future of mobility for the Hyundai Motor Group. At HAEA, we understand that IT is the cornerstone of today's fast-evolving digital world. By uniting all IT resources under one roof, we deliver consistent, top-quality solutions while serving as the crucial information link between Hyundai's Global Headquarters and North American operations.
If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a real impact at a world-class company, Hyundai AutoEver America is the place to grow your career. Join us and be part of the transformation that's driving the future of automotive innovation. Website: http://www.haeaus.com About the Role
We are looking for a collaborative and technically skilled Manager, Platform Engineering to lead our platform infrastructure team supporting critical manufacturing and business operations at our Joliet facility. In this role, you will help shape the technology foundation that enables reliable, secure, and efficient plant operations.
You will work closely with IT teams, business stakeholders, and plant leadership to ensure our infrastructure, storage, backup, and network environments remain resilient, scalable, and aligned with business needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technology leader who enjoys mentoring teams, driving operational excellence, and modernizing enterprise infrastructure.
What You'll Do
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of platform and infrastructure engineers.
Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence.
Partner with business and plant stakeholders to understand technology needs and deliver effective solutions.
Support and coordinate the work of both onshore and offshore engineering resources.
Infrastructure & Platform Operations
Oversee the daily operation of the Joliet plant's server, storage, backup, and network environments.
Help ensure the availability, performance, and reliability of critical infrastructure supporting manufacturing operations.
Guide the installation, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization of Windows and Linux server environments.
Support virtualization and compute platforms to enable business growth and operational efficiency.
Storage, Backup & Data Protection
Lead capacity planning and performance optimization for enterprise storage platforms.
Help maintain reliable data protection and recovery capabilities through backup and disaster recovery solutions.
Continuously evaluate opportunities to improve system performance, resiliency, and operational effectiveness.
Network & Security
Oversee the support and management of network infrastructure, including routing, switching, and security technologies.
Ensure secure, stable, and efficient connectivity across plant operations and business systems.
Work with security and infrastructure teams to maintain compliance with company standards and best practices.
Service Excellence & Process Improvement
Lead incident, problem, and change management activities to support stable operations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with IT service management best practices.
Help identify, prioritize, and resolve technical issues affecting users and business operations.
Establish processes and standards that improve service quality and operational efficiency.
What Will Make You Successful
Strong leadership skills with a passion for developing…