Infrastructure Engineer - Data Center Networking

State Farm•Dunwoody, GA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The IEOM NaaS Engineering team works across a large breadth of technologies allowing a unique learning opportunity amongst the team. IEOM Engineering teams have the freedom to focus on hands-on prototyping, research efforts, and Proof of Concepts (POCs) without day-to-day support obligations. IEOM Engineering teams are responsible for collaborating with ET product teams to understand and evaluate technical requirements that may result in infrastructure offering modifications. IEOM Engineering teams will work closely with the IEOM Service Delivery teams and a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to evaluate and validate proposed technical solutions and changes. IEOM Engineering teams will work closely with IEOM Area Level Architecture to identify areas of improvement, changes to architectural standards, and future state capability strategies. Additionally, IEOM Engineering teams work with the Project Support Office (PSO) as technical resources in validation of project estimates and requirements or as technical resources on defined projects. This position is focused on Network Engineering – specifically Data Center LAN, Data Center WAN, Load Balancing, and DNS. There are several opportunities within the team to expand knowledge to other network specialties and influence future designs. As a member of the IEOM NaaS Engineering team, you will be challenged and empowered to grow professionally. We appreciate your interest in this role.

Requirements

Ability to be a result driven self-starter who enjoys researching, hands on proof-of-concept work, and learning new tools.
Ability to identify and develop new technical solutions with guidance
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
Effective collaboration skills and communication skills to work across team(s), document research/POC findings/architectural decisions, and showcase work
Knowledge of security principles and governance/risk processes
Ability to work with vendors and establish professional relationships
Ability to represent State Farm at various conferences and council meetings.
Must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Ability to foster innovation, encourage diversity of thought, and incorporate new ideas.
Proficiencies in Data Center LAN, F5 load balancing, DNS, or Data Center WAN.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools to ensure system performance and availability.
Certifications in network technologies or infrastructure-related certifications.

Responsibilities

Collaborating with ET product teams to understand and evaluate technical requirements that may result in infrastructure offering modifications.
Working closely with IEOM Service Delivery teams and a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to evaluate and validate proposed technical solutions and changes.
Working closely with IEOM Area Level Architecture to identify areas of improvement, changes to architectural standards, and future state capability strategies.
Working with the Project Support Office (PSO) as technical resources in validation of project estimates and requirements or as technical resources on defined projects.
Focusing on Network Engineering – specifically Data Center LAN, Data Center WAN, Load Balancing, and DNS.
Expanding knowledge to other network specialties and influencing future designs.
Challenging and empowering professional growth.

Benefits

Compensation is based on a standard 38:45-hour work week.
Potential starting salary range: $97,000.00 - $140,000.00
Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience.
High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience.
Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary.
Hybrid Work arrangement: Selected candidates will be assigned to a facility and will spend some time working both in office and from their home. Hybrid work arrangement for Enterprise Technology is defined as residing within a 180-mile radius of the Hubs and Corporate.
Annual raise and bonus.
Robust health and wellbeing programs.
State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium.
Multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan.
All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care.
Access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more.
Educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
Fertility/IVF/adoption assistance.
College coaching.
National discount programs.
Interactive monthly financial workshops.
Free financial coaching.
Ability to start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union.
Generous time off policies.
Opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days.
Matching Gift Program.
Good Neighbor Grant Program.
Employee Assistance Fund.
Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.