Lead Infrastructure Engineer (Onsite)

Tyson Foods; Town of Springdale (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) and benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to guide design, implementation, and support of our infrastructure systems, spanning server, endpoint, and cloud environments. You will mentor engineers, resolve complex technical challenges, and drive automation and security across platforms.

The role emphasizes reliability, scalability, and high performance for end-user computing, with collaboration across DevOps, ITSM, and operations to meet SLA targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience.
• 5+ years of infrastructure management, network administration, or system engineering.
• Any relevant IT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex infrastructure solutions across networks, servers, storage, virtualization, and end-user computing platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to cross-functional teams.
• Translate business requirements into scalable infrastructure solutions with high availability and performance.
• Oversee performance analysis, capacity planning, and optimization of infrastructure and endpoint services.
• Implement and maintain security measures across infrastructure, devices, and identity management.
• Manage cloud services (Azure or AWS) for cost-effectiveness and scalability.
• Automate deployment, configuration, and monitoring using IaC and industry tools.
• Collaborate with DevOps and operations to integrate automation and CI/CD practices.
• Coordinate incident, change, asset, and request workflows with service management.

Skills

Scripting languages

Virtualization

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience

Job description

Job Details:

Position Summary

The Lead Infrastructure Engineer is a senior-level professional responsible for leading and overseeing the design, implementation, and support of the organization’s infrastructure systems, with emphasis on the platforms and technologies that deliver a reliable, secure, and high-performing end-user computing experience. This role provides expert guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership to the team, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of the company’s infrastructure across server, endpoint, and modern workplace environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex infrastructure solutions, including network architecture, server configurations, storage systems, and virtualization technologies, as well as the platforms that support end-user computing.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers and fostering a collaborative, service-oriented environment.
• Lead collaborative sessions with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient infrastructure solutions.
• Lead sessions with cross-functional teams to review performance analysis, capacity planning, and optimization of infrastructure and endpoint services to ensure high availability, performance, and user productivity.
• Implement and maintain security measures to protect infrastructure systems from potential threats and vulnerabilities, including device- and endpoint-level controls, compliance, and identity integration.
• Manage and optimize cloud-based infrastructure services (such as Microsoft Azure or AWS) to ensure cost-effectiveness, scalability, and performance.
• Automate infrastructure deployment, configuration, and monitoring processes using industry-standard tools and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Lead collaborative sessions with DevOps and operations teams to integrate automation practices and ensure seamless deployment and continuous integration.
• Partner with service management and operations teams on incident, request, asset, and change workflows to support consistent service delivery and SLA adherence.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices — including automation and AI-enabled productivity tools — and recommend improvements to enhance system performance and the end-user experience.
• Perform other assigned job-related duties that align with our organization’s vision, mission, and values and fall within your scope of practice.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience. Computer Science or Computer Engineering preferred.

Experience: 5+ years of relevant and practical experience in infrastructure management, network administration, or system engineering.

Certification(s): Any relevant IT certification preferred.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in scripting languages.
• Extensive experience with virtualization technologies, such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Thorough knowledge of security protocols and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

The following are valued and will strengthen a candidate’s profile; they are not required to apply:

• Experience with one or more endpoint management platforms, such as Microsoft Intune (MDM), Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM), or Autopilot.
• Experience supporting Windows client operating systems, Windows 365, and/or the Microsoft 365 application suite.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools (such as Microsoft Copilot) and endpoint automation capabilities.
• Experience working within an ITSM platform, such as ServiceNow, for incident, request, asset, or change management.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and device and identity management.
• Experience with enterprise hardware platforms and lifecycle management tools, such as Dell.
• Experience managing cloud-based services within the Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

Leadership and Soft Skills

• Mentoring: Mentoring and coaching of junior and mid-level engineers.
• Strategic Thinking: Strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities for infrastructure planning.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities for complex infrastructure challenges.
• Strategic Alignment: Aligning technical solutions with long-term business goals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working effectively with various departments and stakeholders.
• Conflict Resolution: Addressing and resolving team conflicts and technical disagreements.

Skill Development: Developing the skills and capabilities of team members.

** Not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future**

** Not eligible for relocation assistance**

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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