Senior Systems Engineer - Enterprise Infrastructure Automation & Monitoring Expert for Global IT Operations

Transforming Global IT Infrastructure at Kontoor Brands

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB), the parent company of renowned apparel brands Wrangler®, Lee®, and Rock & Republic®, is on a mission to revolutionize its global IT infrastructure. As a leading global company with over 15,000 employees across 65 countries, Kontoor Brands is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join its remote team in India. This role is pivotal in shaping the company's technical landscape, driving infrastructure automation, and ensuring high availability and performance of its global SAP technical landscape.

About Kontoor Brands

Kontoor Brands is a global powerhouse in the apparel industry, boasting owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Nicaragua and operating over 140 retail stores worldwide. With its world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong, the company is committed to delivering exceptional products and experiences to its customers. Kontoor Brands values diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create a culture that empowers its employees to work with passion and confidence.

Job Overview

As a Senior Systems Engineer - Enterprise Infrastructure Automation & Monitoring, you will be responsible for providing thought leadership and strategic direction to evolve Kontoor Brands' global IT technical landscape. This role requires a deep understanding of infrastructure automation, cloud computing, and IT operations, as well as excellent coding skills and experience with DevOps practices. You will be responsible for analyzing complex IT processes, identifying areas for improvement, and developing automation strategies to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement infrastructure automation solutions using tools like IPSoft Amelia, Red Hat Ansible, OpenShift, Azure DevOps, Terraform, and Broadcom-CA Automic.
• Analyze existing IT processes and workflows, identify areas for improvement, and develop automation strategies to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
• Write scripts and develop code using programming languages like Python, PowerShell, Golang, JavaScript, YAML, JSON, Ruby, Apache Camel, or Bash to automate routine tasks, data processing, and system integration across multi-cloud infrastructure.
• Utilize orchestration and configuration management tools to automate the provisioning, installation, configuration, and management of IT infrastructure and application components.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other infrastructure team members on IaC automation, DevOps, and CI/CD cultural transformation.
• Develop and maintain automated infrastructure test development lifecycle for IaC platforms, tools, and solutions.
• Ensure high availability and performance of global SAP technical landscape through proactive monitoring and alerting mechanisms.

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Development/Engineering, Infrastructure Technology Automation/Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise IT, encompassing a wide range of skill sets, roles, and industry verticals, including large-scale global IT operations, coding, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practices.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools like IPSoft Amelia, Red Hat Ansible, OpenShift, Azure DevOps, Terraform, and Broadcom-CA Automic.
• Strong coding skills in programming languages like Python, PowerShell, Golang, JavaScript, YAML, JSON, Ruby, Apache Camel, or Bash.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms like Azure, GCP, and AWS, including public and private cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledge of DevOps/CICD practices, software development, infrastructure code automation/development, and IT governance/control processes.

Preferred Qualifications

To stand out in this role, you should have:

• Experience with Platform-as-a-Service and Software as a Service capabilities, including core infrastructure, physical and virtual machines, network/network security, load balancers, and infrastructure applications/platforms.
• Knowledge of IT service management and IT governance/control processes.
• Experience with agile methodologies like SCRUM and DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions.

Skills and Competencies

To succeed in this role, you should possess:

• Strong technical skills in infrastructure automation, cloud computing, and IT operations.
• Excellent coding skills in multiple programming languages.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Kontoor Brands, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, driving innovation and growth in the company's global IT infrastructure. You will be part of a talented team of professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional results and committed to ongoing learning and development. Kontoor Brands offers a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement, to support your career growth and well-being.

Work Environment and Company Culture

Kontoor Brands is committed to creating a culture that is inclusive, diverse, and empowering. The company values its employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being, offering a range of benefits and resources to support their overall health and happiness. As a remote team member, you will be part of a global community that is connected, collaborative, and passionate about delivering exceptional results.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

Kontoor Brands offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• A comprehensive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your needs.
• Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees who are new parents.
• Flexible Fridays and tuition reimbursement to support your career growth and well-being.
• Discounts on Kontoor Brands' apparel and other employee perks.

Join the Kontoor Brands Team

If you are a motivated and talented Senior Systems Engineer looking to drive innovation and growth in a global IT infrastructure, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Kontoor Brands is committed to creating a culture that is inclusive, diverse, and empowering, and we are looking for talented professionals to join our team. Apply now to be part of a dynamic and talented team that is shaping the future of global IT infrastructure.