Sr Manager, Infrastructure Engineering - Data Center Networking Engineering

Lowe's; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Manager to lead a dynamic team of infrastructure engineers in Data Center Network Engineering. This role involves overseeing critical IT infrastructure systems, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation in a modern Tech Hub environment. With a focus on continuous improvement and strategic development, you will have the autonomy to implement new technologies that align with business goals. Join a company that values diversity, encourages growth, and offers a culture of collaboration and innovation, while providing excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

401k with up to 4.25% match

Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition-Free Education

10-week Maternity/Parental Leave

10% Employee Discount

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience with 4 years in infrastructure engineering.
• Experience leading project teams and providing mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Design and support Software Defined Network (SDN) fabrics.
• Lead global teams in designing and maintaining infrastructure systems.

Skills

Infrastructure Engineering

Team Leadership

Project Management

Cloud Technologies (GCP, Azure, OCI, AWS)

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, CIS

Master's degree in relevant fields

Tools

Cisco ACI

SDN fabrics

Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS)

Job description

Expand your career possibilities.

Thank you for dedicating your time and talent to Lowe’s. We want to give you more opportunities to learn and grow, so if you find a position you’re interested in below, we encourage you to apply!

Find Your Home to More Possibilities.

Your Impact

The primary purpose of this role is to lead a team of multi-disciplinary infrastructure engineers in Data Center Network Engineering that develop and support on-premises IT Infrastructure systems in our enterprise data centers, which is a 24x7x365 mission-critical organization. This team handles deployment, decommissioning, firmware maintenance, lifecycle management, and automation for the network layer, including server and storage connectivity, switches, routers, and network fabrics. They also research, test, develop, and implement new technologies and services. This role requires collaboration with other IT infrastructure teams, understanding of agile development, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)/Infrastructure as Code, and a focus on continuous improvement.

This individual manages people, setting expectations, delegating, managing performance, identifying talent needs, and coaching team members. As a Senior Manager, they will help develop roadmaps, establish strategies, onboard new services, and create training plans.

Work with a Winning Team

Our CEO is forward-thinking about tech, and with one of Forbes’ Top 50 CIOs leading the charge, you’ll have access to data, tools, and support that few companies offer. If a solution doesn’t exist, we build it. You have the autonomy to create, and we trust your vision.

With over 100 years of stability, you can focus on the future and lead your team there. We foster a culture of collaboration, diversity, and innovation, surrounded by visionary peers who challenge, inspire, and help you grow.

Innovate in Charlotte

This position is based at our on-site Tech Hub in Charlotte, North Carolina, an ultramodern environment with cutting-edge technology, collaborative workspaces, an on-site barista, and other perks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and support Software Defined Network (SDN) fabrics for enterprise-scale workloads.
• Support core routers, switches, and routing protocols connecting data centers to cloud, corporate, and retail locations.
• Design and support cloud interconnects for multiple Cloud and SaaS environments.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions supporting infrastructure systems.
• Lead global teams in designing, building, and maintaining infrastructure systems.
• Build partnerships with leadership to align technology with business needs.
• Analyze infrastructure effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Lead talent acquisition, goal setting, performance management, and team development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, CIS, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8 years of IT experience.
• 4 years in infrastructure engineering across multiple domains or platforms.
• 3 years leading project or technical teams, providing technical direction and mentorship.

Preferred Skills/Experience

We encourage applications even if you do not meet all preferred criteria.

• Master's degree in relevant fields.
• 3 years in infrastructure engineering leadership, project management, or IT consulting.
• Experience working with third-party IT vendors.
• Leadership experience with direct reports.
• Experience in large matrixed organizations.
• Technical documentation skills.
• Experience managing cloud technologies (GCP, Azure, OCI, AWS).
• Knowledge of Cisco ACI, VXLAN, SDN fabrics.
• Designing dynamic routed networks with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, or IS-IS.
• Experience with data center network technologies.

Benefits

• 401k with up to 4.25% match.
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition-Free Education.
• 10-week Maternity/Parental Leave.
• 10% Employee Discount.

For more details, visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a Fortune 50 home improvement company serving about 16 million customer transactions weekly in the US. With fiscal 2024 sales over $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 stores and employs around 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, NC, Lowe’s supports communities through programs on affordable housing, community spaces, skilled trades, and disaster relief. Visit Lowes.com for more information.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer, practicing all personnel policies without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected category under law.