Senior Architect, Infrastructure

In the Infrastructure Architect role, you will be responsible for developing the multi-year strategy for Williams‑Sonoma's servers, containers, storage, networking and other Infrastructure services that supports our corporate and retail locations worldwide. You will work with other engineers to deliver performance and service standards from your internal customer's requirements. Under your technical leadership you will develop the capacity planning models used to demonstrate efficient and effective architecture.

This role reports to the Vice President, Architecture and Engineering.

• Develop the Server, Container, Network and Storage Reference Architecture Library
• Create group policies, standards and procedures
• Implement a capacity planning program for Infrastructure systems
• Train and mentor other Infrastructure team members
• Support tier 4 engineering escalations
• Gather, analyze and drive project requirements, design and implement multi-layer infrastructure architecture components
• Partner with a cross functional group of subject matter experts to design and execute your strategy
• Have the opportunity to be hands‑on, working side by side with our people to get things done
• Publish Build‑To and review the As‑Built documentation for current and new network, server and storage related design concepts and deployments
• Provide insightful data to guide decision making and offer proactive solutions

• We’re a successful, fast‑growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe
• A technologically and data‑driven business
• Competitive salaries, and comprehensive health benefits
• We’re at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generation
• We’re passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experience
• We get to be creative on a daily basis
• A smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas
• We believe in autonomy and reward taking initiative
• We have fun!

The expected starting pay range for this position is $180,000–210,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law. Compensation may include benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Sciences, Engineering, or related field (an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience may be considered)
• 10+ years of core Server and Storage experience including Data Center, Cloud Engineering, Monitoring, Infrastructure & Configuration Management and scripting
• Expert skill in diagnosing, solving complex problems and providing detailed technical analysis
• Superior oral and written communication skills. Ability to exhibit a commanding presence when necessary
• Superior computer skills including business applications such as MS Windows and MS Office including Excel, Access, Visio and Word.
• Knowledge of theory and principles of project management
• Deep understanding of UNIX/Linux Operating Systems, Virtualization platforms including VMware, Cloud Computing, Object Storage and Storage Gateway protocols including Block, CIFS and NAS, Configuration Management tools
• Experience with the following hardware and Hypervisor platforms: HP, Dell, Net App, IBM, Brocade and emerging technologies in servers, storage and containers (example: Kubernetes, Docker, Tanzu, Azure, GCP)
• You work well in a fast paced, collaborative environment
• Strong capabilities in authoring technical documentation including HLD/LLD/NIP
• Robust scripting skills used to develop lasting automation of routine tasks

Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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