Infrastructure Analyst

ZipRecruiter; Lancaster; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A dairy cooperative is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Analyst to maintain a secure and efficient IT infrastructure. Responsibilities include managing servers, storage systems, and cloud services, alongside user management. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and 3-5 years experience in system administration. A strong knowledge of server hardware and cloud technologies is essential for this role, which offers a salary range of $80,000-$110,000 per year.

Benefits

Participation in group health insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in system administration or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of server hardware, storage solutions, and cloud services.
• Excellent knowledge of best practices for server infrastructure management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reliable and secure server and storage infrastructure.
• Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure for seamless integration.
• Set up user accounts and resolve access issues.
• Support third-party applications tied to infrastructure operations.

Skills

Server hardware knowledge

Cloud Management

VMWare

Citrix XenApp

Active Directory

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Hyper-V

Job description

As employees of a farmer-owned cooperative, we come to work every day trying to honor the tireless effort and care these farming families put in every day, all day, 365 days a year. Our farmer-owners tend to think in , with some of our farms being run by the same families for over a century. We carry this approach into our business, knowing that each and every one of us makes a difference in allowing these traditions to continue, taking pride in knowing that we nourish our friends, neighbors, nation, and even the world with healthy and delicious dairy products. Our products include milk, flavored milk, yogurt, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, Italian cheese, and ice cream mix marketed under the Upstate Farms, Bison, Milk for Life, and Intense Milk brands.

The Infrastructure Analyst is responsible for maintaining a reliable, secure, and efficient server and storage infrastructure. This role includes overseeing the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of IT infrastructure, encompassing servers, storage, and cloud services. A successful Infrastructure Analyst should be detail-oriented, an excellent problem solver, and able to communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Server, Storage & Cloud Management

• Install, configure, and maintain server hardware and software, ensuring optimal performance and uptime. Manage both VMWare and Hyper-V virtual environments.
• Design, manage, and optimize storage systems, ensuring data integrity, availability, and efficient utilization.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), ensuring seamless integration with on-premise systems. Manage movement of identified systems for on-premise to cloud infrastructures.
• Manage backup and recovery scenarios; implement and manage backup and disaster recovery plans.
• Conduct hardware and software life-cycle updates.
• Ensure infrastructure security and connectivity.
• Monitor performance and tune as needed.

User & Access Management

• Set up user accounts, permissions, and passwords.
• Resolve problems reported by end users related to access or connectivity.

Application & Third-Party Support

• Support and administer third-party applications tied to infrastructure operations.

Asset & Documentation Management

• Maintain asset inventory and lifecycle information for all equipment.
• Maintain, tag, and document cabling systems, equipment racks, cabinets, racking systems, backboards, and telephony circuits.
• Manage asset moves, adds, and changes.
• Other Responsibilities

• Other responsibilities as required for evolving business needs.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or relevant job-related experience.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in system administration or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of server hardware, storage solutions, and cloud services.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Proficiency in scripting.
• Familiarity with ITIL best practices.

Skills

• Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure.
• Ability to set up and configure server and network hardware.
• Familiarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies.
• Knowledge or experience with:
• Cloud Management (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• VMWare
• Hyper-V
• Citrix XenApp
• Microsoft Active Directory
• Office 365

Competencies

• Excellent at organizing, prioritizing, and multitasking.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with internal teams and end-users.
• Ability to travel regularly (up to 25%) within the region.

Working Conditions (Physical demands)

• Availability to be on-call 24/7 and work weekends as needed.
• Capability to lift and install electronic equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment.

Pay:

$80,000-$110,000 a year*

*The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to , , , , citizenship, , , , , veteran status, , genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.