Senior Server Engineer & IT Infrastructure Leader

Parker Hannifin Corporation

South Kearsarge (PA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Senior Server Engineer in Pennsylvania to architect and sustain high-performance server platforms supporting critical operations. You will lead hands-on administration, optimize infrastructure, and mentor junior staff to strengthen team capabilities.

Responsibilities include overseeing large IT projects, performing system analyses, and coordinating with leadership, SMEs, and vendors to deliver reliable, scalable solutions aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related area (or international equivalent)
4 + years related IT experience
Experienced in managing Dell VxRail, Nutanix, and comparable hyper-converged infrastructure platforms.
Proficient in managing and optimizing virtual machine environments utilizing vSphere and VMware.
Experienced in managing Microsoft Azure workloads and optimization.
Experience supporting and troubleshooting Cisco network environments, with solid routing/switching fundamentals impacting server, virtualization, and cloud connectivity.
Experienced in using ServiceNow for ticket, change, problem management, and escalation.
Proficient with MS Office 365 application suite and tools
Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
Demonstrated leadership aptitude, learning agility, and adaptability.
Proven experience in leading IT projects and managing cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Systems Integration: Administer and integrate client/server operating systems and enterprise infrastructure in secure, multi-tier environments, ensuring availability, performance, and maintainability.
Network & Cisco Support: Apply core networking principles (VLANs, routing/subnetting, DNS/DHCP, NAT, MTU, QoS, firewall concepts) to support server, virtualization, and application connectivity. Perform basic-intermediate Cisco switch/router configuration and troubleshooting (interfaces, VLANs/trunks, port-channels, STP, routing basics, ACLs); partner with Network Engineering on complex changes.
System Analysis & Recommendations: Conduct system analyses to identify technology/process gaps, assess risk/impact, and recommend practical improvements.
Technology Implementation: Assist in the design, deployment, and operationalization of new technologies and services; communicate milestones, risks, and closure updates to stakeholders.
Project Leadership: Lead or co-lead complex IT initiatives, coordinating across teams to deliver outcomes aligned to scope, schedule, and business objectives.
Vendor Coordination: Act as a primary technical point of contact for third-party vendors, managing expectations, deliverables, and escalations.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide hands‑on guidance, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to strengthen team capability and consistency of execution.
Operational Excellence: Drive root‑cause analysis and post‑incident reviews; implement process improvements and automation to reduce manual effort and improve reliability.
Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate effectively with IT teams and business partners; communicate decisions, priorities, and recommendations clearly in writing and verbally.
Customer Service & Availability: Travel as needed and provide after-hours support to meet operational requirements.