Lead Infrastructure Engineer (Storage, Backup, Azure)

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (United States); Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Architect to bring deep expertise across enterprise infrastructure. This role demands at least 10 years in designing and supporting modern system architectures, focusing on platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Commvault.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives, manage infrastructure reliability, and mentor team members. Applicants must be prepared to relocate to Michigan if not already based there.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise infrastructure experience designing, building, and supporting modern system architecture.
• Ability to design solutions that are technically strong and aligned with business strategy.
• Experience leading go-live and post-go-live support while managing multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Architect infrastructure solutions centered on Microsoft Azure.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives translating business needs into scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Own infrastructure reliability, security, service performance, and disaster recovery.

Skills

Enterprise infrastructure experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or Computer Science

Tools

Nasuni

Commvault

Pure Storage

HPE3PAR

Brocade Fibre Channel

Job description

Responsibilities

Bring deep expertise across enterprise infrastructure, with a track record of designing, building, and supporting modern system architectures at scale. This role leverages hands‑on experience with platforms such as Commvault, Nasuni, Pure Storage, Brocade Fibre Channel, Microsoft Azure, and HPE 3PAR and MSA to drive reliability, performance, and innovation across the environment.

Primary Duties: Architect infrastructure solutions that balance cost, efficiency, and impact, centered on Microsoft Azure and the broader Microsoft ecosystem; Lead cross‑functional initiatives, translating business needs into scalable infrastructure solutions delivered on time and within budget; Serve as a key consultant and escalation point for high‑priority technical issues; Own infrastructure reliability, security, service performance, risk assessment, disaster recovery, and change management; Drive best‑in‑class delivery through implementation oversight, problem resolution, and operational excellence; Define and guide large‑scale initiatives, including Statements of Work and Service Level Agreements; Participate in an on‑call rotation, upholding high global service standards; Act as both a hands‑on expert and mentor, empowering team members while driving accountability; Support budget planning and monthly cost allocation in partnership with leadership; Contribute to hiring and team growth decisions, providing input on recruiting strategy; Manage and account for organizational infrastructure assets and resources; Collaborate across teams to meet customer and business needs; Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 10+ years of enterprise infrastructure experience designing, building, and supporting modern system architecture.
• Ability to design solutions that are technically strong and aligned with business strategy.
• Proven success in cross‑functional environments balancing autonomy and collaboration.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience leading go‑live and post‑go‑live support while managing multiple initiatives.
• Experience building and maintaining systems aligned to ISO27001, SOC2, and PCI compliance standards.
• Ability to operate at both deep technical levels and high‑level strategic communication.

Required Skills

• Nasuni administration and design or similar.
• Commvault administration and design or similar.
• SAN storage administration, with preference for Pure Storage and HPE3PAR.
• Brocade Fibre Channel storage networking.

Preferred Skills

• Cisco UCS, Central, and Intersight administration and design.
• VMware administration.
• Microsoft Azure administration.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent experience (12+ years).

Working Conditions

Must be based in Michigan or willing to relocate to Michigan.

EEO Statement

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.