Principal Infrastructure Engineer TN-Franklin

Principal Infrastructure Engineer (TN-Franklin)

Overview

We’re building infrastructure that’s scalable, secure, and built for the future—and we’re looking for a leader who’s excited to do the same. As our Principal Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll set the strategic direction for enterprise platforms, champion automation and modernization, and tackle complex infrastructure challenges head‑on. This is a hands‑on technical leadership role for someone who enjoys influencing architecture, mentoring others, and making a lasting impact.

Strategic Infrastructure Architecture & Implementation

• Provide technical leadership in designing, architecting, and implementing enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions across network, servers, storage, virtualization, cloud-based systems, and telecommunications.
• Set the strategic direction for infrastructure architecture, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and long‑term scalability.
• Lead complex integrations of emerging infrastructure technologies, ensuring optimized performance, resiliency, and cost efficiency.
• Oversee technical infrastructure roadmaps, ensuring future readiness for growth and innovation.

Automation & Innovation

• Lead enterprise automation initiatives leveraging scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and orchestration platforms (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Promote infrastructure‑as‑code adoption, reducing manual processes and improving operational efficiency.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies that advance infrastructure capabilities.

Technical Leadership & Governance

• Define and enforce infrastructure standards, best practices, and governance models.
• Champion security, compliance, and operational excellence across all infrastructure components.
• Provide architectural reviews and approvals for all major infrastructure projects.

System Oversight & Problem Resolution

• Lead the resolution of the most complex infrastructure incidents, including systemic performance issues, advanced security threats, and large‑scale service disruptions.
• Anticipate and proactively mitigate risks through capacity planning, performance tuning, and business continuity strategies.
• Drive post‑incident reviews and lead implementation of systemic improvements.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Provide deep, authoritative knowledge in virtualization, cloud computing (AWS, Azure), networking, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), telecommunications, and security engineering.
• Guide organizational adoption of modern architectures such as microservices, hybrid cloud, and zero‑trust security.

Mentorship & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a mentor and technical guide to senior and mid‑level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Partner with product, security, and application teams to ensure infrastructure solutions support business needs.
• Lead technical reviews and contribute to organizational decision‑making at the executive level.

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Ensure comprehensive, enterprise‑level documentation including architectural diagrams, workflows, and operational procedures.
• Drive the creation and continual improvement of internal knowledge bases and documentation portals.
• Establish documentation standards for consistency across the infrastructure engineering teams.

Professional Development & Industry Engagement

• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving best practices.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences, panels, and technical communities.
• Pursue and maintain advanced industry certifications to reinforce subject matter authority.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or equivalent professional experience; Master’s degree preferred.

• Advanced industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, VMware Certified Design Expert, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive infrastructure engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a principal or staff engineering role.
• Proven track record of designing and leading enterprise‑scale infrastructure solutions.
• Expert‑level proficiency in server, storage, virtualization, cloud, networking, containerization, and automation/orchestration platforms.
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve the most complex technical issues.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction and organizational infrastructure strategy.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels, including executive leadership.
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and values, with a collaborative, service‑oriented mindset.
• Commitment to the culture, mission, and values of K‑LOVE and Air1.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/Ministry relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for our mission and values.