IT Server & Cloud Computing Engineer

Sfdbrands; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking an IT Server & Cloud Computing Engineer to design, build, and maintain server and cloud solutions that enable scalable, secure infrastructure for company-wide deployments.

You will partner with IT teams and vendors to deliver reliable compute services, align with governance, and support growth, transformation, and innovation in a modern IT environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience required.
• Hands-on experience with Windows or Linux Server administration (Red Hat Linux preferred).
• Technical understanding of hyperconverged solutions and enterprise tools (ADFS, SCCM, VMware, Cisco UCS, Veeam, RH Satellite).
• Experience with multi-cloud environments (Azure/AWS) and cost awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for deployment of new systems and processes aligned with business initiatives.
• Develop detailed implementation and contingency plans for system rollouts and business continuity.
• Improve system performance through tuning, monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Deliver support for on-premise and cloud-based systems on a daily basis.
• Analyze existing infrastructure to recommend improvements and drive governance.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Active Directory

ADFS

SCCM

VMware

Cisco UCS

Veeam

Red Hat Satellite Server

Azure

AWS

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that’s sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. As an IT Server & Cloud Computing Engineer at Smithfield Foods, you will design, build, and maintain innovative server and cloud solutions that drive business value. This role manages company-wide deployments of cloud and server technologies, ensuring consistent standards, orchestration of processes, and effective monitoring and administration. Collaboration is key—you’ll work closely with IT teams and vendors to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient infrastructure services. By aligning technical solutions with Smithfield’s infrastructure strategy, governance, and operational needs, you’ll play a vital role in shaping a modern IT environment that supports growth, transformation, and innovation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Implementation & Deployment: Provide technical expertise and participate on project teams deploying new systems and operational processes aligned with business initiatives.
• Planning & Contingency: Assist in developing detailed implementation and contingency plans to support system rollouts and ensure business continuity.
• Performance & Troubleshooting: Continuously improve system performance through tuning, monitoring, and resolving technical issues as they arise.
• Server & Cloud Administration: Deliver technical expertise and support daily operations for both on-premise and cloud-based systems.
• Analysis & Evaluation: Analyze and evaluate existing and proposed systems, solutions, and infrastructure to recommend improvements.
• Vendor & Partner Collaboration: Build and leverage relationships with external service providers to drive operational excellence and ensure service quality.
• Technology Research & Innovation: Participate in researching and evaluating new enterprise technologies, platform upgrades, and infrastructure enhancements.
• Strategy & Governance: Contribute to infrastructure strategy, management, and governance, supporting business processes and operations.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Create and maintain detailed documentation of compute service designs and specifications to support engineering standards and team training.

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Server Administration: Established hands‑on experience in Windows or Linux Server administration (both a plus; Red Hat Linux preferred).
• Infrastructure Expertise: Technical understanding of hyperconverged solutions and hands‑on experience with Active Directory, ADFS, SCCM, VMware, Cisco UCS, Veeam, and Red Hat Satellite Server.
• Cloud Knowledge: Experience working with multi‑cloud enterprise environments, with an understanding of capabilities and cost structures of major providers (Azure and AWS a plus).
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify root causes, implement efficient solutions, anticipate risks, and adapt quickly to challenges.
• Business & Technical Translation: Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Automation & Orchestration: Knowledge of orchestration tools and automation practices to streamline processes and services.
• Systems Knowledge: Understanding of infrastructure services, system dependencies, and the operational characteristics of hardware and software.
• Adaptability & Learning: Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, equipment, and systems.
• Independence & Initiative: Capable of working independently, demonstrating self‑motivation, accountability, and follow‑through.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Team & Culture Fit: Respectful, approachable, and team‑oriented, with a focus on building strong working relationships and fostering a positive workplace.

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non‑job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. Good food. Responsibly. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.

Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs. Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high‑quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield, Eckrich and Nathan's Famous, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.