Digital & IT Senior Analyst - Senior Server Engineer

Parker Hannifin Corporation; South Kearsarge (PA); In loco; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Senior Server Engineer in Pennsylvania to architect and sustain high-performance server platforms supporting critical operations. You will lead hands-on administration, optimize infrastructure, and mentor junior staff to strengthen team capabilities.

Responsibilities include overseeing large IT projects, performing system analyses, and coordinating with leadership, SMEs, and vendors to deliver reliable, scalable solutions aligned with business goals.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related area (or international equivalent)
• 4 + years related IT experience
• Experienced in managing Dell VxRail, Nutanix, and comparable hyper-converged infrastructure platforms.
• Proficient in managing and optimizing virtual machine environments utilizing vSphere and VMware.
• Experienced in managing Microsoft Azure workloads and optimization.
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting Cisco network environments, with solid routing/switching fundamentals impacting server, virtualization, and cloud connectivity.
• Experienced in using ServiceNow for ticket, change, problem management, and escalation.
• Proficient with MS Office 365 application suite and tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated leadership aptitude, learning agility, and adaptability.
• Proven experience in leading IT projects and managing cross‑functional teams.

Mansioni

• Infrastructure & Systems Integration: Administer and integrate client/server operating systems and enterprise infrastructure in secure, multi-tier environments, ensuring availability, performance, and maintainability.
• Network & Cisco Support: Apply core networking principles (VLANs, routing/subnetting, DNS/DHCP, NAT, MTU, QoS, firewall concepts) to support server, virtualization, and application connectivity. Perform basic-intermediate Cisco switch/router configuration and troubleshooting (interfaces, VLANs/trunks, port-channels, STP, routing basics, ACLs); partner with Network Engineering on complex changes.
• System Analysis & Recommendations: Conduct system analyses to identify technology/process gaps, assess risk/impact, and recommend practical improvements.
• Technology Implementation: Assist in the design, deployment, and operationalization of new technologies and services; communicate milestones, risks, and closure updates to stakeholders.
• Project Leadership: Lead or co-lead complex IT initiatives, coordinating across teams to deliver outcomes aligned to scope, schedule, and business objectives.
• Vendor Coordination: Act as a primary technical point of contact for third-party vendors, managing expectations, deliverables, and escalations.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide hands‑on guidance, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to strengthen team capability and consistency of execution.
• Operational Excellence: Drive root‑cause analysis and post‑incident reviews; implement process improvements and automation to reduce manual effort and improve reliability.
• Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate effectively with IT teams and business partners; communicate decisions, priorities, and recommendations clearly in writing and verbally.
• Customer Service & Availability: Travel as needed and provide after-hours support to meet operational requirements.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

VMware

Azure

Cisco networking

ServiceNow

Office 365

Automation/tools

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Strumenti

Dell VxRail

Nutanix

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Azure

GIT

Ansible

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Summary

The Senior Server Engineer is dedicated to architecting and sustaining high-performance, low-maintenance, and highly available server platforms that support critical business operations. This role involves hands‑on management and optimization of the company's server infrastructure, providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.

Key responsibilities include leading complex IT projects, performing comprehensive system analyses, and overseeing the full lifecycle of business-critical IT systems. This role involves close collaboration with Group and Division leadership, subject matter experts, and third-party vendors to guarantee solutions are aligned with organizational objectives and adhere to industry best practices.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Infrastructure & Systems Integration: Administer and integrate client/server operating systems and enterprise infrastructure in secure, multi-tier environments, ensuring availability, performance, and maintainability.


• Network & Cisco Support: Apply core networking principles (VLANs, routing/subnetting, DNS/DHCP, NAT, MTU, QoS, firewall concepts) to support server, virtualization, and application connectivity. Perform basic-intermediate Cisco switch/router configuration and troubleshooting (interfaces, VLANs/trunks, port-channels, STP, routing basics, ACLs); partner with Network Engineering on complex changes.


• System Analysis & Recommendations: Conduct system analyses to identify technology/process gaps, assess risk/impact, and recommend practical improvements.


• Technology Implementation: Assist in the design, deployment, and operationalization of new technologies and services; communicate milestones, risks, and closure updates to stakeholders.


• Project Leadership: Lead or co-lead complex IT initiatives, coordinating across teams to deliver outcomes aligned to scope, schedule, and business objectives.


• Vendor Coordination: Act as a primary technical point of contact for third-party vendors, managing expectations, deliverables, and escalations.


• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide hands‑on guidance, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to strengthen team capability and consistency of execution.


• Operational Excellence: Drive root‑cause analysis and post‑incident reviews; implement process improvements and automation to reduce manual effort and improve reliability.


• Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate effectively with IT teams and business partners; communicate decisions, priorities, and recommendations clearly in writing and verbally.


• Customer Service & Availability: Maintain a strong customer‑service mindset; travel as needed and provide after‑hours support to meet operational requirements.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education / Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related area (or international equivalent)


• 4 + years related IT experience


• Experienced in managing Dell VxRail, Nutanix, and comparable hyper‑converged infrastructure platforms.


• Proficient in managing and optimizing virtual machine environments utilizing vSphere and VMware.


• Experienced in managing Microsoft Azure workloads and optimization.


• Experience supporting and troubleshooting Cisco network environments, with solid routing/switching fundamentals impacting server, virtualization, and cloud connectivity.


• Experienced in using ServiceNow for ticket, change, problem management, and escalation.


• Proficient with MS Office 365 application suite and tools


• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills


• Demonstrated leadership aptitude, learning agility, and adaptability.


• Proven experience in leading IT projects and managing cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications Preferred

• Proficient in using orchestration and automation tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency.


• Familiar with third‑party IT service providers and effective vendor management practices.


• Certifications from leading server vendors such as Dell, HP, or Cisco are highly desirable.


• Experience with open‑source tools like GIT and Ansible.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in‑plant & industrial equipment, off‑highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people‑first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
(Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)

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Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.