Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Fortune Brands Innovations • Deerfield, IL

67d

About The Position

The Lead Infrastructure Engineer plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing the backbone of FBIN's IT infrastructure. As part of the FBIN IT Infrastructure team, this individual is responsible for ensuring the seamless integration of hardware, software, networks, and cloud services to support business operations effectively. As a lead engineer, they will lead teams, strategize technology solutions, and ensure systems' reliability, scalability, and security. This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL. Effective fall 2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness and recreation. This role does not allow sponsorship at this time.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of systems, networks, cloud platforms, and emerging technologies.
• Proven capability to manage and inspire teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve infrastructure issues swiftly.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable infrastructure solutions that meet current and future business requirements by working closely with Infrastructure and Architecture teams.
• Promote strategies to efficiently integrate highly available and fault-tolerant infrastructure solutions involving cloud and on-premises systems.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Manage and support complex storage solutions deployed across on-prem and cloud environments.
• Administer the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of virtual server environments and networking systems.
• Ensure optimal performance of systems, including uptime, speed, and resource utilization.
• Automate routine infrastructure processes through scripting and tools like Ansible, Terraform, or PowerShell.
• Lead and mentor a team of infrastructure engineers, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including software development, cybersecurity, and IT operations.
• Develop training programs to keep team members updated with the latest technologies.
• Implement robust security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS.
• Monitor systems for vulnerabilities and respond proactively to incidents.
• Utilize tools for infrastructure monitoring and analytics to identify potential issues before they impact users.
• Optimize infrastructure for cost efficiency, balancing performance with budget constraints.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Access to a new world-class campus with vibrant workspaces.
• Onsite daycare.
• Fitness and recreation amenities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing