Senior IT Server & Cloud Computing Engineer

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Smithfield, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Senior IT Server & Cloud Computing Engineer to design, build, and operate our hybrid cloud and server infrastructure.

You’ll lead implementations, align standards, and drive automation to improve reliability and performance across enterprise systems. You will collaborate with IT teams and vendors to shape infrastructure strategy, governance, and scalable solutions that support Smithfield’s goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination.
• Hands-on experience in Windows and/or Linux server administration.
• Proven expertise with hyperconverged solutions and enterprise tools.
• Experience with Azure and AWS, plus orchestration for automation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on deploying new systems and operational processes.
• Develop detailed implementation and contingency plans for deployments.
• Improve system performance through proactive tuning and monitoring.
• Deliver advanced server administration for on-premise and cloud environments.
• Analyze infrastructure systems to identify opportunities for modernization.
• Collaborate with vendors to optimize performance and governance.

Skills

Windows/Linux server administration

Cloud computing

Automation scripting

Multi-cloud (Azure/AWS)

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

VMware

Active Directory

ADFS

SCCM

Veeam

Red Hat Satellite Server

Cisco UCS

Job description

## Senior IT Server & Cloud Computing EngineerApply: Onsite: Smithfield, VA: Full time: Posted Today: R-2026-13804**If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.**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. **Apply Now!****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 a **Senior IT Server & Cloud Computing Engineer** at Smithfield Foods, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining the company’s hybrid cloud and server infrastructure. You will lead the implementation of innovative solutions that drive reliability, scalability, and performance across enterprise systems. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional IT teams and vendors to manage company-wide deployments, establish and enforce standards, and optimize operations through automation and proactive monitoring. You will help shape the infrastructure strategy, strengthen system governance, and ensure seamless integration of technology that supports Smithfield’s business objectives.**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.** **Technical Leadership & Implementation:** Provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise on implementation teams deploying new systems and operational processes that align with strategic business initiatives and approved projects.* **Planning & Risk Management:** Assist in developing detailed implementation and contingency plans to ensure successful system deployment, minimal business disruption, and effective disaster recovery preparedness.* **System Performance & Optimization:** Continuously improve system performance through proactive tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting to identify and resolve potential issues before they impact business operations.* **Server & Cloud Administration:** Deliver advanced server administration and operational support for both on-premise and cloud environments, ensuring high availability, reliability, and security across all systems.* **System Analysis & Evaluation:** Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed infrastructure systems and solutions to identify opportunities for optimization, standardization, and modernization.* **Vendor Collaboration & Operations Excellence:** Partner with external service providers to achieve operational excellence, optimize vendor performance, and ensure alignment with Smithfield’s technology and business goals.* **Technology Research & Innovation:** Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging enterprise technologies, infrastructure upgrades, and process improvements that drive innovation and scalability.* **Infrastructure Strategy & Governance:** Contribute to the strategy, management, and governance of IT operations by designing infrastructure solutions that meet current and future business requirements while integrating seamlessly with existing systems.* **Problem Solving & Trend Analysis:** Identify patterns and potential risks through root-cause analysis and data-driven insights, implementing solutions that enhance long-term system performance and reliability.* **Capacity & Performance Planning:** Forecast capacity and performance requirements for both organic growth and new projects, communicating insights to I&O leadership for effective financial and resource planning.* **Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing:** Mentor and train team members to strengthen group capabilities, providing education on new compute services, infrastructure tools, and best practices.* **Documentation & Standardization:** Create, maintain, and continuously improve documentation for compute services, system designs, and engineering standards to ensure consistency, knowledge retention, and operational readiness.**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 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.* **Technical Expertise:** Established technical knowledge of hands-on experience in Windows and/or Linux server administration (Red Hat Linux a plus).* **Infrastructure & Platform Knowledge:** Proven expertise in hyperconverged solutions, Active Directory, ADFS, SCCM, VMware, Cisco UCS, Veeam, and Red Hat Satellite Server.* **Cloud & Automation Proficiency:** Experience supporting multi-cloud enterprise environments with a strong understanding of Azure and AWS capabilities, service cost structures, and orchestration tools for process automation.* **Systems & Operations Insight:** In-depth understanding of infrastructure systems, hardware, and software operations, including the principles and techniques of installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.* **Adaptability & Continuous Learning:** Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to evolving technologies, acquire new skills, and apply innovative solutions to dynamic business environments.* **Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:** Self-motivated and analytical professional with excellent problem-solving abilities, capable of identifying root causes, anticipating risks, and implementing timely resolutions.* **Business & Technical Alignment:** Skilled in analyzing, translating, and defining business requirements into effective technical solutions that meet organizational goals.* **Communication & Collaboration:** Excellent organizational, technical, and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.* **Professionalism & Team Orientation:** Respects others, fosters teamwork, and contributes to a positive and inclusive work environment aligned with Smithfield’s culture and values.The expected pay range for this position is $105,000 - $140,000 annually.*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.*Relocation Package AvailableYes