Director, Infrastructure Engineering

Columbia Sportswear Company; Nellie (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical, dental, vision

EAP and wellness benefits

Employee discounts

Generous time off

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Director of Infrastructure Engineering to lead strategy, modernization, and global operations for its infrastructure. You will guide cloud, network, compute, and storage teams, partnering with Architecture, Security, and Business leaders to shape the technology platform that supports Columbia's growth.

Strong leadership and hands‑on technical insight are essential. You will drive Azure/AWS multi‑cloud initiatives, oversee budgets, and mentor managers to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive infrastructure leadership experience within complex enterprise environments.
• Experience leading infrastructure engineering teams supporting cloud, network, compute, storage, and platform services.
• Strong experience with Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience leading cloud migration and infrastructure modernization initiatives, including lift‑and‑shift programs.
• Deep understanding of enterprise networking, network architecture, and network segmentation.
• Experience improving infrastructure operations through automation, observability, and service management practices.
• Demonstrated success leading geographically distributed teams and delivering results through influence and collaboration.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, technology budgets, and infrastructure investments.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the infrastructure strategy and technology roadmap.
• Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives across cloud, network, compute, storage, and operations.
• Drive multi‑cloud and hybrid cloud transformation across Azure and AWS.
• Partner with architecture, engineering, and security teams to design scalable, secure solutions.
• Provide technical leadership during major incidents and infrastructure changes.
• Develop and mentor managers and engineers to foster technical excellence.
• Align technology investments with business priorities across Digital Technology teams.
• Oversee infrastructure vendors, MSPs, and strategic partnerships.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Cloud strategy

Mentoring

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Azure

AWS

Hybrid cloud

Automation & observability tools

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

Technology enables every part of Columbia Sportswear's global business, from ecommerce and retail to supply chain and corporate operations. We’re seeking a Director of Infrastructure Engineering to lead the strategy, modernization, delivery, and operation of our global infrastructure environment. In this role, you will lead teams responsible for cloud, network, compute, storage, and infrastructure services while helping shape the future of Columbia's technology platform. Working closely with Architecture, Engineering, Security, Product, and business leaders, you will drive infrastructure initiatives that enhance scalability, reliability, security, and operational excellence across the enterprise. This position is ideal for a leader who combines strategic vision with strong technical expertise. You will influence long‑term technology direction while remaining connected to the engineering challenges and architectural decisions that support Columbia's global growth. Success in this role requires the ability to balance modernization, operational performance, and business priorities while delivering resilient technology solutions at scale.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Define and execute the infrastructure strategy and technology roadmap supporting Columbia's global business.
• Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives across cloud, network, compute, storage, and operational platforms.
• Drive multi‑cloud and hybrid cloud transformation efforts across Azure and AWS environments.
• Partner with architecture, engineering, and security teams to design scalable, secure, and resilient solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance during major incidents, operational challenges, and infrastructure change initiatives.
• Develop and mentor high‑performing managers and engineers while fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Build strong partnerships across Digital Technology and business teams to align technology investments with business priorities.
• Oversee key infrastructure vendors, managed service providers, and strategic technology partnerships.
• Manage infrastructure budgets and investments while balancing cost, risk, performance, and business value.

YOU ARE A strategic infrastructure leader who remains closely connected to technical execution.

Comfortable engaging directly with engineers to solve complex technical and operational challenges. Skilled at balancing long‑term modernization goals with day‑to‑day operational excellence. A collaborative partner who can build alignment across technical and business teams. A systems thinker who understands how infrastructure, applications, security, and operations work together to deliver business outcomes. An authentic people leader who develops talent and builds highly engaged teams. An effective communicator who can translate complex technical concepts for a variety of audiences.

YOU HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive infrastructure leadership experience within complex enterprise environments.
• Experience leading infrastructure engineering teams supporting cloud, network, compute, storage, and platform services.
• Strong experience with Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience leading cloud migration and infrastructure modernization initiatives, including lift‑and‑shift programs.
• Deep understanding of enterprise networking, network architecture, and network segmentation.
• Experience improving infrastructure operations through automation, observability, and service management practices.
• Demonstrated success leading geographically distributed teams and delivering results through influence and collaboration.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, technology budgets, and infrastructure investments.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• implementing or maturing a CMDB.
• Experience with AIOps, event correlation, or modern service management practices.
• Experience supporting retail, ecommerce, supply chain, or other customer‑facing environments.
• Experience within the apparel, footwear, retail, or consumer products industry.

Equal Opportunity & Disability Accommodation

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services).
• EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services.
• Extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.
• If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [e-mail] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.

Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Our four primary brands — Columbia®, Mountain Hardwear®, SOREL® and prAna® — complement each other to address the diverse needs of active consumers and their products have gained an international reputation for their innovation, quality and performance. Learn more about our family of brands here.