Infrastructure Architect - server, storage and automation

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a 2024 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

 Compensation:

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $143,000.00  to $238,400.00.  This position is eligible for participation in our short-term incentive program in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.

The range provided is not a guarantee of compensation.  The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.  The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. 

Position Details: 

This role is a Infrastructure Architect – server, storage and automation platforms.  You will have an in-depth domain knowledge and expertise in server systems and automation.  You will have extensive experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex IT infrastructure solutions with a strong focus on automation, Linux, and virtualization. You will collaborate closely with lead engineers and architects in Infrastructure, Security, Cloud Platform, and Supply Chain to support new technology and develop new services to support Grainger globally. You will bring a systems-thinking perspective, optimizing interaction patterns between capabilities within their specific domain and across domains with other Architects. 

You will report to the Director of Infrastructure Architecture 

You Will: 

• Design, implement, and maintain IT infrastructure solutions with a focus on automation, Linux, and virtualization. 

• Drive the introduction and development of new self service offerings for engineering, product, and technology teams.  

• Collaborate with lead engineers and architects in Infrastructure, Security, Cloud Platform, and Supply Chain to support new technology solutions and service development. 

• Develop and implement automation strategies to streamline IT operations and improve efficiency. 

• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of IT infrastructure. 

• Support project intake and the introduction of new technologies.  

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement. 

• Document infrastructure designs, processes, and procedures for future reference and knowledge sharing.  

• Prototype, PoC, and test new technology and drive the development of new service offerings in support of the business. 

• Guide engineers through the implementation and introduction of Infrastructure technology solutions. 

You Have: 

• 10+ years of industry experience in infrastructure engineering or architecture.  

• Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining large scale enterprise IT infrastructure solutions. 

• Expertise in automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Terraform). 

• Expertise in Linux and virtualization technologies (e.g., Nutanix, KVM). 

• Experience in software development and API design a plus.  

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus. 

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment.  With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.