Grainger ยท 2 days ago
IT Infrastructure Architect
Lake Forest, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $221K/yr
7+ years expGrainger is a leading broad line distributor serving over 4.5 million customers worldwide. The IT Infrastructure Architect will design and implement complex IT infrastructure solutions, collaborating with various teams to ensure secure and scalable enterprise solutions.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement infrastructure solutions
Partner with internal architects and engineers, as well as external partners across Infrastructure, Security, Cloud, and Business Function domains, to deliver scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise solutions
Develop and execute automation strategies to streamline infrastructure provisioning and operations (e.g., WMS, TMS, ERP)
Architect and optimize network infrastructure to support real-time data exchange, IoT devices, and edge computing
Ensure infrastructure solutions meet the performance, reliability, and security needs of mission-critical applications
Support intake and onboarding of new technologies, ensuring alignment with enterprise infrastructure and network standards
Stay current with industry trends in IT, OT, infrastructure modernization, and emerging technologies in manufacturing and logistics. (e.g. Industry 4.0)
Document infrastructure and network designs, processes, and operational procedures to support knowledge sharing and future scalability
Prototype and test new technologies, driving innovation in infrastructure services that enhance agility and responsiveness
Provide technical guidance to engineering teams during the implementation of infrastructure and network solutions supporting Business Function initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
7+ years Experience in infrastructure/network engineering or architecture roles, with direct exposure to manufacturing and/or distribution center and supply chain technologies preferred
7+ years Designing and maintaining enterprise-scale infrastructure and network solutions supporting logistics, production, or warehouse operations
7+ years Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), especially in hybrid or edge deployments
7+ years Experience with industrial networking, wireless technologies, and IoT integration in manufacturing and logistics environments
Strong background in server and server virtualization technologies (e.g., Nutanix, VMWare, KVM), and/or enterprise networking (e.g., Cisco, Juniper)
Familiarity with various platforms (e.g., SAP) and their infrastructure dependencies
Familiarity with OT security frameworks (e.g., Purdue Model)
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
Company
Grainger
As a leading business-to-business organization, more than 4.5 million customers worldwide rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
D. G. Macpherson
Chief Executive Officer
Nancy Berardinelli-Krantz
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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