Server/Storage Engineering, Professional II

Zebra Technologies Corporation; Lincolnshire (IL); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Zebra Technologies Corporation is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to bridge business strategy and technical execution by designing and deploying scalable, secure infrastructure across global IT ecosystems. The role emphasizes cloud enablement, standard blueprints, and guiding engineering teams to bring complex digital platforms to life.

Responsibilities include SIP/EOL reporting, cross-functional alignment, and leveraging AI to automate workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Proficiency with Excel pivot tables and data management.
• Experience with Visio diagram creation.
• Cross-platform Linux/Windows server infrastructure design.
• Familiar with cloud platforms and serverless containers.
• Understanding of networking and security architecture.
• Experience using AI for workflow automation.

Responsibilities

• Bridge business strategy and technical execution through infrastructure design.
• Design scalable, secure architecture emphasizing cloud enablement and zero-trust security.
• Guide engineering teams to deploy complex digital platforms.
• Drive alignment of application infrastructure with compute and OS lifecycles.
• Lead SIP and EOL process documentation and governance.
• Produce quarterly SIP and EOL reports.
• Coordinate with business units on decommissioning aging systems.

Skills

Excel pivot tables

Visio diagrams

Linux & Windows server infra

Cloud platforms (GCP AWS Azure)

Serverless containers (GKE Cloud Run E

Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP DNS LB

Enterprise security architecture

AI for workflow automation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Equivalent experience accepted

Tools

GCP

AWS

Azure

Visio

Job description

Overview

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges. Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve. You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally. Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For

In this role, you will learn how Zebra infrastructure solutions enable IT and business execution, while gaining an understanding for the fundamentals of IT applications, Security Operations, and Server & Storage Engineering. This role will work under the direction of a more senior team member who is proficient in this area.

Objective

The primary focus of this role is to bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution, by designing and deploying infrastructure which meets business solution requirements while adhering to Zebra IT standards (with an emphasis on cloud enablement and zero-trust security). This entails generating scalable and secure architecture across our global IT ecosystems, establishing standard blueprints for application-focused infrastructure design, and guiding engineering teams to bring complex digital platforms to life. An additional responsibility of this role is to drive the ongoing alignment of existing application infrastructure with our compute and OS lifecycle processes, while actively facilitating the design and streamlining of these processes.

Responsibilities

• Partners with IT Solution Architects to validate that server and storage infrastructure designs align with the overall technical vision as well as security and capacity requirements.
• Collaborates on evaluating end-to-end solution cost, assessing infrastructure risks for new deployments, and ensuring seamless integration with existing Infrastructure.
• Actively manages preliminary server intake requests and assists with the operational execution of SIP processes.
• Generate quarterly SLO reports for SIP requests to verify that operational targets are met.
• Perform monthly/quarterly End of Life (EOL) and SIP reporting.
• Lead the architectural and SIP meetings when the designated SIP manager or coordinators are out of the office.
• Leverage AI and automation to reduce manual efforts for SIP and EOL processes and documentation.
• Coordinate with business units on the decommissioning of aging IT supported systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree.
• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of a bachelors degree.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Excel analysis and data management (e.g., pivot tables, lookup functions).
• Visio diagram creation and shape manipulation.
• Cross-platform expertise in Linux and Windows (virtual and physical) server infrastructure design and system requirements.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure) and serverless containers (e.g., GKE, Cloud Run, EKS, AKS).
• General understanding of network topologies, routing, and communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing) in relation to server connectivity and application hosting.
• Solid foundation in Enterprise security architecture.
• Experience using AI for workflow automation.
• Excel analysis and data management (e.g., pivot tables, lookup functions).
• Visio diagram creation and shape manipulation.
• Cross-platform expertise in Linux and Windows (virtual and physical) server infrastructure design and system requirements.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure) and serverless containers (e.g., GKE, Cloud Run, EKS, AKS).
• General understanding of network topologies, routing, and communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing) in relation to server connectivity and application hosting.
• Solid foundation in Enterprise security architecture.
• Experience using AI for workflow automation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Flexible in a fast-paced dynamic environment with shifting roles and responsibilities.
• Strong learning agility.
• Being able to work autonomously.
• Natural disposition for analytical inquiry.
• Focus on continuous improvement & innovation.
• Ability to analyze underlying rationale of existing processes and optimize workflows.
• Passionate about exploring emerging trends and driving operational improvements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at [e-mail]. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf Conozca sus Derechos: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at [e-mail]

Pay Range and Incentive Details

• Pay Range: $76,640.00 - $114,960.00 Annual Incentive Compensation: In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 10% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.
• Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work. Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience. Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

Benefits

• We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

AI Technology Statement

Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people. For more on how we use technology in hiring and how we process applicant data, see our Zebra Privacy Policy.

About Zebra

Zebra provides the foundation for intelligent operations with an award-winning portfolio of connected frontline, asset visibility and automation solutions. Organizations globally across retail, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, healthcare, and other industries rely on us to deliver outcomes today while driving innovation for what’s next. Together with our partners, we create new ways of working that improve productivity and empower organizations to be better every day.

Learn More

Learn more at zebra.com.