Director of IT Infrastructure and Architecture
@ The Tile Shop

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States
$150,000
On Site
Full-time
Posted 23 days ago

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Company Overview

The Tile Shop is a leading specialty retailer of man-made and natural stone tiles, setting and maintenance materials, and related accessories in the United States. Operating 142 stores across 31 states, the company emphasizes quality and comprehensive customer service.

Job Description

The Tile Shop is seeking an experienced Director of IT Infrastructure and Architecture. In this role, you will lead a dedicated technology team by providing team, technical, and process leadership across IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, in-store technology, disaster recovery, security, and help desk support. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-level solutions and building systems that support the retail environment.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

  • 10+ years of technology experience and 5-7 years in management.
  • Proven experience with enterprise-level solution design and implementation.
  • Expertise in systems security, disaster recovery, and help desk oversight.
  • Ability to build, develop, and mentor a technical team.
  • Experience in evaluating technology, building business cases, and managing vendor relationships.

Current Technologies in Use

  • VMware 6.7
  • Citrix 7.15, Citrix Cloudbridge/NetScaler
  • Microsoft Exchange, O365, Active Directory, and SharePoint
  • SourceOne Archiving; Dell Avamar/Data Domain Backup
  • Wyse Thin Clients; HPE/UCS Blade Chassis
  • Juniper Networking; Skype for Business
  • SAP S/4 HANA 1709; SQL
  • SolarWinds Application and Network Monitoring Tools

Benefits & Additional Information

At The Tile Shop, we invest in the whole you. The benefits package includes competitive pay, career growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits, HSA contributions, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching. You will also join a team-focused work environment that values process-driven improvements for technology delivery and system reliability.

Key Skills/Competency

  • IT Infrastructure
  • Architecture
  • Leadership
  • Enterprise Solutions
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Systems Security
  • Vendor Management
  • Retail Technology
  • Team Development
  • Process Improvement

How to Get Hired at The Tile Shop

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research The Tile Shop's culture: Understand their retail and technology strategy.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight relevant IT infrastructure experience.
  • Emphasize leadership: Showcase team and process management skills.
  • Prepare technical insights: Demonstrate expertise in enterprise solutions.
  • Review interview tips: Practice common IT leadership questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review VMware and Citrix configurations.
Familiarize with Microsoft Exchange and O365.
Study disaster recovery and systems security.
Practice network monitoring tools usage.

Behavioral Questions

Describe your leadership experience.
Explain a challenging IT project.
Share conflict resolution examples.
Discuss team mentoring practices.

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