IT Server & Cloud Computing Engineer

Smithfield Foods; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, a leading food company, is seeking an IT professional to lead server and cloud computing initiatives. The role focuses on managing company-wide cloud and server infrastructure, building innovative solutions, and aligning with the Infrastructure strategy.

You will work with IT teams and vendors to deliver reliable, scalable systems. Ideal candidates have a strong background in Windows/Linux server administration, hyperconverged tech, and multi-cloud knowledge (Azure/AWS).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Windows or Linux server administration (Red Hat Linux a plus).
• Hands-on with hyperconverged solutions.
• Experience with multi-cloud environments (Azure and AWS).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and independent working skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and participate on implementation teams deploying new systems and operational processes in accordance with strategic initiatives.
• Assist in developing detailed implementation and contingency plans.
• Improve current state through performance tuning and proactive troubleshooting.
• Provide server administration and support for on-premise and cloud systems.
• Analyze existing or proposed systems and evaluate solutions.
• Leverage relationships with external providers to achieve operational excellence.
• Research and evaluate new enterprise technologies and upgrades to infrastructure.
• Participate in strategy and governance of infrastructure services.

Skills

Cloud computing

Server administration

Windows/Linux

VMware

Active Directory

ADFS

SCCM

Multi-cloud experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

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.

Your Opportunity

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Are you an Information Technology professional looking for a fast-paced, challenging and transformational environment, where you can make a difference? Smithfield Foods, one of the country's top consumer packaged goods companies, is looking for you! Our Information Technology and Transformation (IT&T) team is searching for focused and driven candidates who are excited about communicating new ideas and delivering first-class technical solutions to meet the demands of a growing business. We foster a culture that values everyone’s creativity, our environment and the communities in which we live.

The Engineer Server and Cloud Computing will be involved in cloud and server operations, design and build of innovative solutions to bring value. Responsible for the management and maintenance of company-wide deployment of cloud and server technology and standards, orchestration of build - management - service processes, administration and monitoring capabilities. This position will collaborate with other IT teams and vendors to design and implement technical solutions that align to the Infrastructure strategy, management and governance of business processes and operations with the implementation of infrastructure services.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and participate on implementation teams deploying new systems and operational processes in accordance with strategic business initiatives and approved projects
• Assist in the development of detailed implementation and contingency plans
• Continuously improve current state by employing performance tuning activities while monitoring, and troubleshoot problems that may arise
• Provides technical expertise and server administration and support for daily operations for both on-premise and cloud systems
• Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems and solutions
• Leverage relationships with external service providers to achieve results driving operational excellence
• Participates in the research and evaluation of new enterprise technologies, processes, upgrades to platform infrastructure solutions and enhancements
• Participate in the strategy, management and governance of business process and operations with the implementation of infrastructure services.
• Create and maintain documentation of compute services design and specifications for engineer reference and training fellow team members

The above 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.

Qualifications

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

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Established technical knowledge and 4+ years of hands on experience in either Windows or Linux Server administration, both a plus (Red Hat Linux a plus)
• Technical understanding of hyperconverged solutions
• Technical knowledge or hands on experience with Active Directory, ADFS, SCCM, VMWare, Cisco UCS, Veeam, and Red Hat Satellite Server
• Experience working with multi cloud enterprises environments and understanding of capabilities and service cost structures of major providers (Azure and AWS Plus)
• Able to find root causes of problems, quickly determine efficient solutions, anticipate risks and mitigate in the moment
• Ability to analyze, translate, and define business requirements into technical solutions
• Knowledge of orchestration tools to automate processes and services
• Knowledge of operational characteristics of infrastructure services, systems, hardware and software
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Self-motivated, analytical, and possessing excellent problem-solving and follow-through skills
• Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques used in the installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of server and cloud infrastructure and application impacts and dependencies
• Excellent organizational, technical, and business communication skills
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

The expected pay range for this position is $75,000 - $110,000 annually.

Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of thesalary or hourly wagethe company reasonably expects to pay for a positionat 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.

Relocation Package AvailableYes

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.