10+ years of architecture experience spanning at least two disciplines (public cloud, compute, etc.)
15+ years of overall IT experience
Strong preference for experience in retail
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
Preferred certifications include Open CA, ITIL, CISSIP-ISSAP, TOGAF or Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Expertise in public and private cloud technologies, containerization, software-defined networking, DevOps/Automation
Responsibilities
Oversee domain technology roadmapping to align with enterprise goals
Govern the implementation of new technologies to support business objectives
Develop and implement IT infrastructure and cloud strategies for organizational needs
Build relationships with IT leaders to address business needs
Define and manage enterprise standards for various IT functions
Ensure compliance with IT security and architecture standards
Stay updated on emerging architecture and service management practices
Provide leadership and coaching to infrastructure and architecture teams
Benefits
Normal office working conditions
Opportunity to engage in cross-functional teamwork
Ability to influence and mentor architects and engineers
Exposure to emerging technologies and practices
Conducive work environment for personal leadership development
Full Job Description
Overall Job Summary
This position is responsible for ensuring the technologies, systems, and architecture developed and implemented are consistent across Tractor Supply Company and are in line with enterprise technology standards and best practices. Using knowledge of architecture and design solutions, the Director and their Team will work with domain experts to ensure individual technology area visions for current and emerging technologies align with the overall long-term roadmap and technology vision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)
Oversees domain technology roadmapping to align with enterprise goals, business plans and business processes for systems company wide.
Governs the introduction of new technologies. Reviews, aligns and drives technology plans with enterprise goals, business plans, and business processes.
Create and implements an IT infrastructure and cloud strategy designed to meet the current and future needs of the organization; integrates innovative solutions to control costs and provide a strategic advantage for the organization
Builds and maintains relationships with other IT leaders to develop a clear understanding of business needs; ensures cost-effective delivery of IT technology and services to meet those needs and responds with agility to changing business priorities
Responsible for defining and managing enterprise standards for compute, networking, information security, telecommunications, end user computing, retail engineering, and IT operations.
Ensures IT security and compliance requirements are embedded in IT architecture standards
Maintains currency on new architecture, technologies, and service management practices and provides direction on emerging IT technologies
Provides leadership, coaching and direction to the IT infrastructure and architecture teams
Provides oversight for IT infrastructure and architecture initiatives through creative, cost-effective technology solutions that support and meet the business objectives of the organization
Required Qualifications
Experience
10+ years of architecture experience across a minimum of two disciplines including public cloud, compute, networking, information security, telecommunications, retail engineering, or storage.
15+ years of total Information Technology experience
Retail experience is strongly preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
Professional Certifications
Open Group Certified Architect (Open CA), ITIL, CISSIP-ISSAP, TOGAF, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert are preferred but not required.
High Demand IT Specialized Skills
Public and Private Cloud Technologies
Containerization
Software Defined Networking
DevOps/Automation
Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities
Comfort with (and excitement about) highly ambiguous problems, cross-functional teamwork, and regularly shifting priority set.
Proven leadership skills, demonstrated ability to mentor, and partner with architects, engineers and leaders to deliver robust solutions.
Ability to foster strong internal relationships with stakeholders across the business to partner on initiatives and provide ongoing advisory support.
Superior communication skills (both written and verbal).
Working Conditions
Normal office working conditions
Physical Requirements
Lifting up to 50 pounds
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending
Driving a vehicle
Sitting
Standing (not walking)
Walking
Reaching overhead
Disclaimer
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.
