Senior Server Infrastructure Engineer (Hybrid - Lithia Springs)

CarMax

Lithia Springs (GA)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector seeks a Senior Server Infrastructure Engineer to enhance its IT infrastructure. This hybrid role involves server management, virtualization, and collaboration with teams to optimize the company's operations. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in computer science, along with relevant experience in cloud technologies and scripting, specifically using PowerShell.

Qualifications

5+ years in IT infrastructure or server management.
Experience with Azure Stack HCI and Hyper-V.

Responsibilities

Manage and optimize Azure Stack HCI and server environments.
Automate tasks using PowerShell to improve efficiency.
Document infrastructure configurations and manage physical data center tasks.

Skills

Server Management

Virtualization

Cloud Technology

Automation (PowerShell)

Windows OS Clustering

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Master’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure Stack HCI

Dell PowerFlex Hardware

Windows Admin Center

Linux OS (RHEL)

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About This Job

About this job

At CarMax, we are industry disruptors. At the heart of our innovation is new digital products. We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior IT Infrastructure Specialist to join our dynamic Technology department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT infrastructure and server management, with a deep understanding of both physical and virtual environments. This role involves managing, optimizing, and ensuring the reliability and performance of our IT infrastructure to support the company's operational needs.

You will have an impact on ensuring that our infrastructure is reliable and resilient by using hybrid-cloud concepts and technologies. Through a strong partnership with other engineers, you will contribute to the overall CarMax Strategy as we build and deliver an exceptional customer experience to ensure customers can buy the vehicles they want in a way that’s right for them!

Work Arrangement: This position will be based out of Lithia Springs, GA and will have a have a hybrid work arrangement and could require up to 10% travel.

What You Will Do – Essential Responsibilities

Work with the architect team regarding design, implementation, and management of IT infrastructure projects, focusing on server management, virtualization technologies, and storage solutions.
Manage and optimize Azure Stack HCI, including configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning.
Demonstrate expertise in Hyper-V virtualization, including Virtual Machine Manager, and ensure efficient operation of virtual environments.
Manage and optimize Dell infrastructure, including Dell PowerFlex Hardware, Dell Data Domain, dHCI Storage, and APEX Cloud Management.
Configure and maintain SD Networking infrastructure, including Switch Embedded Teaming (SET), RDMA (RoCE, iWARP), and Network ATC and Intents.
Administer Windows OS clustering and utilize Windows Admin Center for system management.
Conduct performance and capacity planning to anticipate infrastructure growth needs and ensure high availability.
Perform data center rack/stack and cabling duties as required, adhering to best practices for physical infrastructure maintenance.
Ability to be on-site at data centers as required for vendor access or to address issues.
Automate routine and complex tasks using PowerShell to increase efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
Document infrastructure configurations, changes, and procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and compliance with industry standards.
Participate in On-Call rotation as required.

Purpose of the role

It takes a passion for technology to develop and iterate on innovative solutions to problems. Working collaboratively and creatively as part of the hybrid-cloud infrastructure team, you will partner with others in product and technology to contribute to the patterns, guidance and design for building and deploying hybrid-cloud infrastructure to support our customer facing applications. You should have strong communications skills, a strong sense of ownership, a passion for customer service, and the technical understanding of how the cloud platform can contribute to the overall successful of our infrastructure development.

Qualifications And Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related Technology field or equivalent experience and 5+ years of work experience or
Master’s degree in Computer Science or related Technology field or equivalent experience and 3+ years of work experience.

Specific Qualifications And Requirements

Proven expertise in managing both physical and virtual server environments.
Deep knowledge of Azure Stack HCI, System Center Virtual Machine Manager, and Hyper-V virtualization technologies.
Strong experience in managing Dell infrastructure, including specific hardware and storage solutions listed.
Familiarity with SD Networking concepts and technologies.
Proficient in Windows OS Clustering and administration.
Skilled in performance and capacity planning.
Expertise in scripting and automating tasks using PowerShell.
Experience with Linux OS, particularly RHEL.
Knowledge of Nutanix and Ansible AWX.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Azure ARC.
Experience with Veeam Backup Platform (v12+).

Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role.

About CarMax

CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.

Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.

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