IT Server & Cloud Computing Engineer Position Available In [Unknown county], North Carolina

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. Are you an Information Technology professional looking for a fast-paced, challenging and transformational environment, where you can make a difference? Smithfield Foods, one of the country’s top consumer packaged goods companies, is looking for you! Our Information Technology and Transformation (IT&T) team is searching for focused and driven candidates who are excited about communicating new ideas and delivering first-class technical solutions to meet the demands of a growing business. We foster a culture that values everyone’s creativity, our environment and the communities in which we live. The Engineer Server and Cloud Computing will be involved in cloud and server operations, design and build of innovative solutions to bring value. Responsible for the management and maintenance of company-wide deployment of cloud and server technology and standards, orchestration of build – management – service processes, administration and monitoring capabilities. This position will collaborate with other IT teams and vendors to design and implement technical solutions that align to the Infrastructure strategy, management and governance of business processes and operations with the implementation of infrastructure services. Core Responsibilities Provide technical expertise and participate on implementation teams deploying new systems and operational processes in accordance with strategic business initiatives and approved projects Assist in the development of detailed implementation and contingency plans Continuously improve current state by employing performance tuning activities while monitoring, and troubleshoot problems that may arise Provides technical expertise and server administration and support for daily operations for both on-premise and cloud systems Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems and solutions Leverage relationships with external service providers to achieve results driving operational excellence Participates in the research and evaluation of new enterprise technologies, processes, upgrades to platform infrastructure solutions and enhancements Participate in the strategy, management and governance of business process and operations with the implementation of infrastructure services. Create and maintain documentation of compute services design and specifications for engineer reference and training fellow team members The above 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. Qualifications 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. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. Established technical knowledge and 4+ years of hands on experience in either Windows or Linux Server administration, both a plus (Red Hat Linux a plus) Technical understanding of hyperconverged solutions Technical knowledge or hands on experience with Active Directory, ADFS, SCCM, VMWare, Cisco UCS, Veeam, and Red Hat Satellite Server Experience working with multi cloud enterprises environments and understanding of capabilities and service cost structures of major providers (Azure and AWS Plus) Able to find root causes of problems, quickly determine efficient solutions, anticipate risks and mitigate in the moment Ability to analyze, translate, and define business requirements into technical solutions Knowledge of orchestration tools to automate processes and services Knowledge of operational characteristics of infrastructure services, systems, hardware and software Ability to adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems Work independently in the absence of supervision Self-motivated, analytical, and possessing excellent problem-solving and follow-through skills Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques used in the installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of server and cloud infrastructure and application impacts and dependencies Excellent organizational, technical, and business communication skills Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment. Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. Relocation Package Available No EEO Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595. At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. “Good food. Responsibly.®” is more than just our tagline; it’s what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children. Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you’re interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking ‘Sign In’ at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!