Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Davita Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to manage complex IT infrastructure projects. This role requires extensive hands-on experience with server and network support, emphasizing architectural standards and effective communication with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and significant industry experience, contributing to maintaining network efficiency and security across the organization.

Qualifications

• 8 years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure (servers and networks).
• Application design experience preferred.
• Experience with data center technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex project-driven work in IT infrastructure.
• Assess customer requirements and implement infrastructure changes.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Associate's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cisco ACI

GitHub

Windows Server

RHEL

OpenShift

BIGIP

Job description

Title: Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Columbia, SC

Partial Onsite: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and as needed.

Durations: 6-12 months, likely extensions

C2 Eligibility is required (Must be a US Citizen)

Standard Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM



Job Summary:

• Day to Day:
  
  
  
  • This role is responsible for managing the most complex, project-driven work within the Deployment Management Methodology (DMM) framework.
  
  
  • Key responsibilities include assessing customer requirements, evaluating approved technical solutions from the solutions team, and determining necessary infrastructure changes for both servers and networks.
  
  
  • The role involves creating detailed deployment specification documents for use by deployment teams and incorporating guidance from Architecture, Security, and Operations teams.
  
  
  
  


• Responsible for the most complex project driven work assigned to the area within the framework of Deployment Management Methodology (DMM).


• Assesses customer requirements and approved technical solutions developed by the solutions team, determines complex infrastructure changes (for both server and network) required to deploy the solution, and creates detailed deployment specification documents to be used by deployment teams for making infrastructure change.


• Incorporates guidance from other areas such as Architecture, Security and Operations.


• 30% Enforce infrastructure architectural standards through the ongoing review and acceptance of Technical Solutions' project deliverables.


• 25% Assesses and determines server specifications to meet project requirements, including number and size of non-host (distributed) servers, storage specifications, security membership, operating systems, etc.


• Produces project deliverables/documentation in the form of detailed "build" specifications.


• Routinely designs and specifies server infrastructure requiring expertise in two or more operating system platforms.


• 25% Assesses and determines network design specifications to meet project requirements, including all connectivity, network equipment, network placement, data center placement, IP address assignments, and firewall rules.


• Produces project deliverables/documentation in the form of detailed "build" specifications and network diagrams.


• 10% Provides Network/IP address assignments for non-project requests. Performs non-project technical consultation with Customers, Client Advocates, or Application Owners.


• 5% Assesses existing network infrastructure and produce detailed network diagrams to meet special requests (not deployment projects): for example, to respond to requests associated with a security compliance audit.


• 5% Mentors less experienced Engineers.

Team Info/Team name: Network Change

The Network Change Team is responsible for implementing the necessary changes to facilitate all connectivity across the entire Client Organization. This team plays a vital role in maintaining the security, efficiency, and reliability of the organization's network infrastructure. It operates collaboratively, with a strong focus on supporting customers to ensure the continuous availability and functionality of the business applications they rely on.



Job Requirements:

Required Experience: 8 years of hands-on experience building or supporting IT infrastructure (servers and/or networks).



Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree. or 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree



Required Technologies (Hands on experience required):

• Hands-on experience building and support IT infrastructure (servers and networks).


• Application design experience.


• Cisco ACI and GitHub experience for Software Defined Networks.

Nice To Have:

• Skilled in multiple disciplines of Windows Server, RHEL, OpenShift, BIGIP, Cisco, Telephony systems, IBM/Hitachi SAN/NAS storage.

Soft Skills: Attention to detail, ability to effectively communicate with peers and partner IT teams, ability to pivot to multiple tasks, strong troubleshooting skills.



Other information:

Interview:

One interview - On-Site Management Interview (up to 90 minutes)