Sr Infrastructure Engineer

Your Impact
The primary purpose of this role is to provide consultation and technical advice on Technology infrastructure planning and engineering for assigned systems. This includes responsibility for translating business requirements and functional specifications into technical requirements and delivering integrated and sustainable designs for designated infrastructure systems.
This role supports multiple, somewhat complex projects across areas simultaneously, often leading one or more projects independently. This includes collaboration with cross-functional partners as well as senior leadership.
This role is expected to support multiple platforms within Data Center Services (e.g., network, storage, platform, database, middleware, mainframe, Infrastructure/Hardware/Red Fish Automation).
With a focus specifically on Data Center Services, this role is responsible for the full life cycle support of server, node, network, storage, and/or appliance (specialty use) hardware. Creating/Updating designs, plans, and processes for testing, certifying, deploying, integrating, maintaining, and decommissioning hardware infrastructure. This role will also be responsible for evaluating, testing, certifying, and implementing firmware and new technologies. This role will also assist with the continuous development & support of manual & automated processes, APIs, and runbooks needed to maximize efficiency and accuracy of these activities.
What you will do

• Collaborates with Technology partners to help define and understand target strategies

• Collaborates with architects and engineers to ensure functional specifications are converted into flexible, scalable, and maintainable system designs

• P rovides consultation and technical advice on IT infrastructure planning and engineering for assigned systems; assesses the implications of Technology strategies on infrastructure capabilities

• Evaluates new service options, identifies issues and impacts , and makes recommendations on feasibility and ROI

• Estimates resource requirements for technical design and testing efforts, develops system support plans, schedules, and assignments, and manages project components and schedules while mitigating project risks as appropriate

• Develops or modifies infrastructure solutions within designated domains/environments while offering guidance and mentorship to more junior team members

• Develops and validates system design prototypes, ensuring system designs adhere to company architecture standards

• Develops, validates , and executes infrastructure tests to identify system errors and ensure solutions meet functional specifications

• Leads the building of hardware and/or software configurations and prepares system components for installation to the infrastructure

• Leads effort to deliver the validation and testing of components of larger infrastructure systems and revises key system components based on test results as appropriate

• Leads the implementation and maintenance of assigned enterprise infrastructure systems to ensure successful deployment and operation; develops and documents detailed standards (e.g., guidelines, processes, procedures) for the introduction and maintenance of services

• Writes, reviews, and validates clear technical specifications and documentation

• Provides post-implementation support, making system enhancements as needed

• Provides mentoring and guidance to more junior level engineers; may provide feedback and direction on specific engineering tasks

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science , CIS, or related field (or equivalent work experience in a related field)

• 5 years of experience in an IT support environment with technical experience in distributed technologies and systems development

• 2 years of infrastructure engineering experience working across multiple domains, platforms, or specialty areas

• 2 years of experience leading projects with or without direct reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Computer Science , CIS, or related field

• 2 years of work experience in an IT role requiring interaction with senior management (i.e., Director level or higher)

• 3 years of experience working in a large matrixed organization

• 3 years of experience working with third party IT vendors and/or systems solution providers

• 3 years of experience writing technical documentation in an infrastructure development environment

• 3 years of IT experience in the retail industry

• 3 Years Experience working in an Agile development organization

• 2 Years Experience writing, calling, modifying APIs

• 2 Years Developing systems automation

• 2 Years Experience working in a data center

• 2 Years Experience working with structured cabling

ADA Requirements
Physical Demand

• Ability to hear, listen and to communicate verbally with others.

• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to use basic computer tools (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor).

• Move throughout all areas of a store, distribution, or data center facility with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb (ladders, stairs), balance, and/or crouch on a daily basis to accomplish work activities.

• Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Environmental Factor

• Exposure to varying temperatures, extreme heat or cold, and/or wet, damp, or drafty conditions.

• Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction.

• Exposure to shaking objects and equipment.

Lifting

• Individuals in this job must be able to handle and move items weighing up to the following weight with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Lifting and moving merchandise methods will vary depending on role of associate, weight of merchandise, and/or volume of product; associates must follow lifting guidelines.

• A single lift by one associate should not exceed 70 with or without an accommodation .

• Team lifts should be utilized minimally starting at 70 pounds, or when an individual feels a lift is beyond their personal limitations.

• Powered equipment should be used when needed depending on load and volume. (Associate must have proper training to utilize powered equipment or ask a trained coworker for assistance ).

About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Pay Range: $92,300.00 - $175,400.00 annually Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.