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Fortune Brands Innovations · 1 day ago

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Deerfield, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$93K/yr - $167K/yr

5+ years exp

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. The Lead Infrastructure Engineer plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing the backbone of FBIN’s IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration of hardware, software, networks, and cloud services to support business operations effectively.

Consumer GoodsSecurity

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop scalable infrastructure solutions that meet current and future business requirements by working closely with Infrastructure and Architecture teams

Promote strategies to efficiently integrate highly available and fault-tolerant infrastructure solutions involving cloud and on-premises systems

Evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation

Manage and support complex storage solutions deployed across on-prem and cloud environments

Administer the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of virtual server environments and networking systems

Ensure optimal performance of systems, including uptime, speed, and resource utilization

Automate routine infrastructure processes through scripting and tools like Ansible, Terraform, or PowerShell

Lead and mentor a team of infrastructure engineers, fostering professional growth and collaboration

Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including software development, cybersecurity, and IT operations

Develop training programs to keep team members updated with the latest technologies

Implement robust security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies

Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS

Monitor systems for vulnerabilities and respond proactively to incidents

Utilize tools for infrastructure monitoring and analytics to identify potential issues before they impact users

Optimize infrastructure for cost efficiency, balancing performance with budget constraints

Qualification

Infrastructure EngineeringCloud PlatformsNetworking TechnologiesScripting LanguagesSecurity ComplianceTeam LeadershipTechnical ExpertiseProblem-SolvingCommunicationStrategic Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Infrastructure engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role

Excellent knowledge of backup applications such as Commvault, Veeam, and data storage appliances (E.g. NetApp, EMC)

Strong knowledge of the latest network technologies solutions for on-prem and hybrid/public cloud. E.g. VMware, Arista and Cisco Route/Switch, Fortinet, Aryaka SD-WAN, Juniper Mist Wireless, Azure solutions

Proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V

Strong knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls, and load balancing

Expertise in scripting languages like Python, Bash, PowerShell, Tines, Ansible, or Terraform