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

Flexible hours

Summer Flex Fridays

Annual wellbeing day

Job summary

Zebra Technologies Corporation in Lincolnshire, IL is seeking an Infrastructure Architect who will design and deploy secure, scalable infrastructure aligned with business needs and Zebra IT standards, with emphasis on cloud enablement and zero-trust security.

You will collaborate with IT solution architects, manage SIP and EOL processes, leverage AI for workflow automation, and guide engineering teams across Linux and Windows server environments, including GKE, Cloud Run, EKS, and AKS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (2+ years).
• Excel analysis and data management (e.g., pivot tables, lookup functions).
• Visio diagram creation and shape manipulation.
• Cross-platform server infrastructure design (Linux/Windows).
• Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) and serverless containers (GKE, Cloud Run, EKS, AKS).
• Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing) for server connectivity.
• Enterprise security architecture knowledge.
• Experience using AI for workflow automation.

Responsibilities

• Solution Engineering Architect Collaboration: validate server/storage designs align with technical vision, security and capacity requirements.
• Evaluate end-to-end solution cost and assess infrastructure risks for new deployments.
• Actively manage preliminary server intake requests and SIP processes.
• Generate quarterly SLO reports for SIP requests and perform EOL/SIP reporting.
• Lead architecture and SIP meetings for EOL when SIP manager is out.
• Leverage AI and automation to reduce manual efforts for SIP and EOL processes and documentation.
• Coordinate with business units on decommissioning aging IT systems.

Skills

Linux & Windows

Cloud platforms

Security architecture

AI in workflows

Excel analysis

Visio diagrams

SIP management

Server & storage engineering

Networking basics

Server communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GKE

Cloud Run

EKS

AKS

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.

Opportunities

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.

Responsibilities

• Solution Engineering Architect Collaboration: 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.
• Service Intake Process (SIP): Actively manages preliminary server intake requests and assists with the operational execution of SIP processes.
• Service Level Objective (SLO) Metric and Reporting: Generate quarterly SLO reports for SIP requests to verify that operational targets are met. Perform monthly/quarterly End of Life (EOL) and SIP reporting.
• Backup SIP Coverage: Lead the architectural and SIP meetings when the designated SIP manager or coordinators are out of the office.
• AI and Automation: Leverage AI and automation to reduce manual efforts for SIP and EOL processes and documentation.
• End-of-Life (EOL) Process Lead: 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.
• 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.

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

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.

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.

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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 at zebra.com.

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