Infrastructure Architect

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

The Infrastructure Architect is a key technical leadership role responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining the foundational systems that support our manufacturing and business operations. The individual in this position will play a crucial role in developing a robust infrastructure strategy that ensures high availability, security and efficiency. This position will work closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to align technology solutions with business goals.

What You Will Do At Graco

Infrastructure Design & Strategy

• Develop and implement an infrastructure architecture roadmap to support business growth, security, and resilience.
• Define and enforce infrastructure standards, policies, and procedures across the organization.
• Assess current infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and lead initiatives to optimize performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
  
  

System & Network Architecture

• Architect, design, and oversee the deployment of networks, servers, storage, cloud platforms, and other core infrastructure components.
• Ensure integration of all infrastructure systems, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Lead efforts to modernize and migrate legacy systems where applicable.
  
  

Security & Compliance

• Collaborate with security teams to ensure infrastructure is secure, compliant with industry standards, and resilient against potential cyber threats.
• Develop and enforce security policies and disaster recovery plans for infrastructure systems.
  
  

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Work with vendors and our internal Sourcing team to procure infrastructure components, software, and services, ensuring solutions meet technical and budget requirements.
• Communicate infrastructure strategies, project statuses, and risks to executive leadership and business stakeholders.
  
  

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Provide technical guidance to IT and operations teams, ensuring alignment with infrastructure architecture and best practices.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to skill development within the team.
• Lead infrastructure projects from planning through implementation and support, coordinating with project managers and relevant teams.
  
  

What You Will Bring to Graco:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in IT infrastructure, with a minimum of 3 years in an architect or senior-level engineering role.
• In-depth knowledge of infrastructure technologies, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), virtualization, networking, storage, and server management.
• Strong understanding of security best practices, disaster recovery, and compliance standards (e.g., ISO, NIST).
• Proven experience in designing and implementing hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Accelerators:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Professional certifications, such as AWS Solutions Architect, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), VMware Certified Professional (VCP), or similar.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry or a related field.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0, IoT, or other manufacturing-specific technologies
  
  

At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

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The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.

$108,700.00 - $190,100.00