Platform Engineering Manager (Hybrid)

About Byline Bank:
 Headquartered in Chicago, Byline Bank is a full-service commercial bank serving small- and medium-sized businesses, financial sponsors and consumers. Byline Bank has approximately $9.6 billion in assets and operates 46 branch locations throughout the Chicago and Milwaukee metropolitan areas. Byline Bank offers a broad range of commercial and community banking products and services, including small-ticket equipment leasing solutions, and is one of the top Small Business Administration lenders in the United States according to the national SBA ranking by the U.S. Small Business Administration by volume FY2023. Byline Bank is a member of FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

At Byline Bank, we take pride in being an award-winning workplace. Some of our recent recognitions include:

• U.S. News & World Report named Byline Bank as one of the Best Companies to Work for in the Midwest in 2024-2025
• Best Workplaces in Illinois in 2024 by Best Companies Group and Illinois SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)
• Forbes America’s Best Small Employers 2023

By joining our team, you will become part of an organization that values growth, collaboration, and innovation. We strive to create an environment where employees feel supported and are empowered to excel in their roles. If you're looking for a career with a company that puts people first and makes a difference in the communities we serve, Byline Bank is the place for you.

About the Opportunity:
At Byline Bank, we're looking for hardworking, client-focused individuals to join our dynamic team. As part of our organization, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our clients and make a real difference in the communities we serve. If you're passionate about delivering quality service and thrive in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, let's connect to discuss this Platform Engineering Manager opportunity!

Objective of Position:  

The Platform Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the bank's platform infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations and that strategic growth is in alignment with business objectives. This role leads a team of engineers and collaborates closely with various business and technical stakeholders to maintain a secure, scalable, and efficient platform environment. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Leadership & Team Management:
  • Lead and manage a team of platform engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (security, infrastructure, operations) to define, design, and implement platform solutions.
  • Manage team workloads, resources, and projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
• Microsoft Platform Management:
  • Oversee the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of Microsoft Azure, M365, Intune, Defender, Entra, and other related technologies.
  • Manage the implementation and governance of Microsoft security solutions, including Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Endpoint, and identity management with Microsoft Entra.
  • Ensure high availability, performance, and security of collaboration platforms such as SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
  • Lead the execution of data governance strategies using Microsoft Purview to ensure compliance, data privacy, and secure information handling.
  • Provide expertise in managing and supporting the full lifecycle of Microsoft technologies and tools.
• Cloud Engineering & Azure:
  • Lead cloud engineering initiatives, focusing on designing and implementing secure, scalable, and highly available Azure cloud solutions.
  • Drive the design, development, and management of cloud infrastructure using Azure services (e.g., Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Networking, Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory).
  • Oversee the integration of cloud-based systems with on-premises environments to create hybrid cloud solutions.
  • Monitor and optimize cloud resource utilization, ensuring cost efficiency and performance optimization.
  • Ensure the implementation of cloud security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), networking, encryption, and compliance standards.
• Collaboration Platform Support:
  • Administer and support enterprise collaboration tools, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
  • Provide support and training for end-users to optimize the usage of SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and other collaboration tools.
  • Drive best practices for collaboration, information sharing, and document management across the bank.
• Platform Strategy & Innovation:
  • Drive platform strategy and innovation, recommending enhancements, upgrades, and new technologies to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
  • Stay current with emerging Microsoft technologies, particularly Microsoft CoPilot and Microsoft Entra, and evaluate their potential for integration into the bank’s platform ecosystem.
  • Provide thought leadership and share insights on trends related to cloud platforms, collaboration tools, data governance, identity security, and cloud engineering.
• Incident and Problem Management:
  • Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for platform-related issues.
  • Ensure that critical platform incidents are resolved in a timely manner while minimizing disruption to business operations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified: Entra Identity Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, are a plus.
• 8+ years of experience managing and supporting Microsoft platforms (Azure, M365, Intune, Defender, Entra).
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role managing a technical team in a complex IT environment.
• 3+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure services, cloud infrastructure, and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Strong knowledge and experience with collaboration tools, particularly Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Demonstrated experience with data governance, including Microsoft Purview and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Experience with Microsoft CoPilot is a plus.
• Experience in designing, deploying, and managing scalable cloud solutions in a secure, cost-effective manner.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and guide technical teams.
• Expertise in Azure cloud management, security policies, enterprise-level deployment strategies, and identity governance using Microsoft Entra.
• Proficiency in managing and troubleshooting Microsoft M365 suite applications and services.
• In-depth knowledge of security, compliance, data governance principles, and cloud infrastructure design.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve platform and cloud-related issues quickly and effectively.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and the changing needs of the business.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office equipment. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices.

At Byline Bank, we value work-life flexibility and support a hybrid work environment for this position. This role allows for a combination of remote and in-office work, with occasional visits to the office based on business needs. Specific in-office days may vary and will be discussed during the interview process.

Compensation & Benefits:
Byline Bank offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.

In addition, Byline provides benefits including medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, paid time off and much more! Depending on the specific role, compensation may also include discretionary bonuses and other benefit programs. The actual compensation package may vary based on factors such as skill set, experience level, and candidate's location.

Additional Information:
Byline Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace where the unique differences of our employees are welcomed, respected, and valued.  We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. 

All employment decisions at Byline Bank are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Byline Bank will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

If applying within the US, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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