Chanel Infrastructure and Systems Principal Architect

Paris • France

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Chanel, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, is renowned for its commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. As part of its parent company, Chanel continues to uphold its legacy of innovation and excellence across a diverse range of high-end products, including Haute Couture, Prêt-à-Porter, and accessories. The brand is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace that values creativity and individuality.

1. Design and evolve infrastructure and systems in collaboration with global teams, ensuring coherence and robustness of On-Premise and hybrid infrastructures.
2. Integrate security, regulatory compliance, and business continuity into all architectural designs.
3. Provide high-level expertise to infrastructure, support, and operations teams, assisting in major incident resolution and performance management.
4. Update and enhance architectural documentation, technical repositories, and integration schemas.
5. Participate in technological watch and evaluation of new infrastructure solutions.

1. Minimum of 7 years of experience in infrastructure and systems architecture within demanding and hybrid environments.
2. Proficiency in Datacenter architectures, virtualization technologies (Nutanix, VMware, Hyper-V), and security protocols (firewall, proxy, AD, MFA).
3. Experience in hybrid infrastructure integration, security, monitoring, and automation (PowerShell, Ansible).
4. Fluent in English, with the ability to operate in international contexts.

1. Expertise in Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
2. Strong understanding of infrastructure services such as messaging, DNS, DHCP, and backup solutions.
3. Ability to work synergistically with Cloud and application architects.
4. Meticulous attention to detail, reliability, and a service-oriented mindset.

A minimum of 7 years in infrastructure and systems architecture within demanding and hybrid environments is required.

Chanel offers a stimulating and demanding environment that encourages innovation and personal growth, with opportunities for career advancement and diverse career paths.

Chanel fosters a culture of excellence and innovation, placing a strong emphasis on creativity and individuality. The company values diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable workplace for all employees.