Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. TeamNIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe're seeking an experienced engineering leader to drive our Cloud Foundations team through a critical infrastructure transformation. You'll lead two specialized teams focused on Cloud Network Engineering and Cloud Compute Governance, responsible for architecting and operating our multi-cloud control plane with emphasis on network lifecycle management across AWS and Azure environments.The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with proven leadership skills to deliver best-in-class agility, availability, resiliency, security, and performance. You'll need both the technical depth to architect enterprise-scale solutions and the leadership abilities to guide teams through complex transformations using metrics-driven, evidence-based approaches.This role requires a strong emphasis on operational excellence, with focus on scaling through automation to enable toil reduction and minimize human error across all platform operations.WHAT YOU WILL WORK ONStrategic Leadership:Define and execute the technical vision for our cloud infrastructure platform serving Retail, Digital, Logistics, Planning, Product, Manufacturing, and MarketingTranslate business strategies and objectives into strategic technical direction and delivery plansPresent vision, strategies, roadmaps, and progress to Senior and Executive LeadershipManage multi-million dollar infrastructure budgets and maintain strategic partnershipsTeam & Platform Development:Lead and grow two specialized engineering teams: Cloud Network Engineering and Cloud Compute GovernanceDrive transformation from on-premises to cloud-native infrastructure using AWS VPC architectures and Azure integration and networking capabilitiesEstablish cloud compute governance frameworks and policies to ensure consistent, secure, and cost-effective resource utilizationImplement automation strategies focused on toil reduction and elimination of manual, error-prone processesCreate self-service platforms and automation capabilities through Platform Engineering and DevOps practicesFoster a culture of operational excellence through monitoring, alerting, and continuous improvement practicesInnovation & Technology:Architect and deliver lifecycle management solutions for cloud network layers with deep focus on AWS VPC design and Azure networkingDesign and implement cloud compute governance policies and automation to optimize resource utilization, cost management, and complianceBuild multi-cloud control plane architectures using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and CrossplaneBuild and manage Kubernetes-based container orchestration platforms for scalable application deliveryCollaborate with Architecture and Product Management to develop platform capabilities leveraging our core technology stackPartner with Corporate Security to implement security-first cloud governance frameworksManage CI/CD automation through Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and GitHub integration strategiesIdentify and assess technology trends, articulating strategic technology recommendationsEnsure successful delivery of roadmap items through cross-functional problem-solvingWHO YOU WILL WORK WITHYou will report to the Senior Director of Cloud Infrastructure Engineering and manage two specialized engineering teams: Cloud Network Engineering and Cloud Compute Governance.Internal Partnership Network: You'll collaborate extensively with cloud infrastructure consumers across the organization, partnering with development teams, application owners, and business units who rely on your platform services. You'll work closely with other infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and avoid operational silos.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Corporate Security: Partner on security governance, compliance frameworks, and threat mitigation strategies for cloud environmentsTechnical Product Management: Align platform roadmaps with business requirements and translate user needs into technical solutionsTechnical Program Management: Coordinate complex initiatives, manage dependencies, and ensure successful delivery of major transformation projectsArchitecture Teams: Collaborate on enterprise-wide technical standards and strategic technology decisionsBusiness Stakeholders: Support Digital, Retail, Marketing, Operations and Logistics, Planning and Manufacturing, Corporate Functions, and international operationsWHAT YOU BRINGLeadership Experience:BS/MS degree in a technical discipline (CS/EE/ etc) or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.15+ years of progressive engineering experience (with at least 5 in a leadership role)Proven experience leading specialized engineering teams through major technology transitions, particularly in cloud networking and compute governanceTrack record of building and scaling platform engineering organizations with focus on self-service capabilitiesExperience partnering with diverse stakeholders including infrastructure consumers, security teams, and technical product managementDemonstrated ability to develop talent, manage budgets, and remove delivery blockers in complex, multi-team environmentsExperience working with globally dispersed teams working in a matrixed organizationStrong EQ alongside ability to lead teams to adapt to changeTechnical Expertise:Deep expertise in AWS with strong network focus, including advanced VPC design, subnetting, routing, and security groupsExtensive experience with Azure integration and networking architecturesHands-on proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools including Terraform and Crossplane for multi-cloud resource managementStrong expertise in Kubernetes container orchestration, including cluster management, networking, and application deployment patternsStrong background in CI/CD pipeline design using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and GitHub integrationExperience with Platform Engineering, DevOps practices, and Configuration ManagementKnowledge of CDN, DNS, containerization technologies, Edge Platform, and Infrastructure as a Service Platform technologiesPrior experience migrating from on-premises to Cloud Native infrastructure with focus on network and container transformationStrategic & Operational Skills:Ability to establish best-practice software engineering methodologies for global, 24x7, high-volume, high-availability environments using metrics-based KPIsStrong focus on operational excellence with emphasis on automation-driven scaling to reduce toil and minimize human errorStrong sense of ownership with focus on ensuring customer and user successExperience developing software and infrastructure roadmaps to meet business goals for availability, resiliency, and performanceProven capability to lead innovation and strategic direction in cloud and edge compute design and implementationExperience implementing Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and practices to improve system reliability and operational efficiencyStrong collaboration skills to ensure cloud engineering capabilities meet emerging business requirementsWe offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. 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