Lead Infrastructure Engineer (Storage, Backup, Azure)
At a glance
Senior Platform & Infrastructure role at Wwwinc. Rockford · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $146,057–$210,000 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Design infrastructure around Azure and Microsoft systems, balancing cost, efficiency and business impact
- Turn business needs into scalable infrastructure plans, coordinating delivery across teams and managing timelines and budgets
- Take ownership of reliability, security, service performance, risk reviews, disaster recovery and change control
- Guide implementations, resolve complex issues and serve as an escalation contact for urgent technical problems
- Support on-call coverage, infrastructure budgets and asset management while mentoring teammates and contributing to hiring
What you bring
- At least ten years designing, building and supporting enterprise infrastructure and system architecture
- A bachelor’s in computer information systems or computer science, or equivalent experience of at least twelve years
- Hands-on Nasuni and Commvault administration and design, or comparable platforms, plus SAN storage administration
- Experience building systems to ISO 27001, SOC 2 and PCI standards, and leading go-live and follow-up support
Who this fits
This senior role suits an infrastructure specialist who can work hands-on while also guiding large initiatives and mentoring colleagues. You must be based in Michigan or willing to relocate there. The role includes participation in an on-call rotation.
From the employer
In 2025, the Company was recognized by Footwear News as Company of the Year, by Forbes as one of America’s Dream Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and America’s Best Employers for Company Culture, and by Inspiring Workplaces as one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces Globally.
Wolverine Worldwide is a Certified™ Great Place To Work®.
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
Experience
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 ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI compliance standards
Ability to operate at both deep technical levels and high-level strategic communication
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent experience (12+ years)
Required
Nasuni administration and design or similar
Commvault administration and design or similar
SAN storage administration, with preference for Pure Storage and HPE 3PAR
Brocade Fibre Channel storage networking
Preferred
Cisco UCS, Central, and Intersight administration and design
VMware administration
Microsoft Azure administration
Working Conditions
Must be based in Michigan or willing to relocate to Michigan
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.
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.
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