IT Engineering Lead: Systems, Cloud & Security

Petco; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco is seeking a senior IT Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers responsible for design, development, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems, infrastructure, and applications. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a strategic mindset to align IT solutions with business objectives.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to understand IT needs, evaluate new technologies, and drive initiatives that improve scalability, reliability, and security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience 5+ in IT engineering with a focus on system design, infrastructure management, and application development.
• 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of IT engineers, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Drive planning, design, and implementation of IT infrastructure, systems, and applications.
• Collaborate with other departments to understand IT requirements and provide solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption to enhance IT capabilities.
• Establish and maintain IT engineering standards, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

IT engineering

Networking

Cloud computing

Virtualization

Cybersecurity

Database management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Petco is seeking a senior IT Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers responsible for design, development, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems, infrastructure, and applications. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a strategic mindset to align IT solutions with business objectives.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to understand IT needs, evaluate new technologies, and drive initiatives that improve scalability, reliability, and security