IT Infrastructure Engineer

Samsung Semiconductor • San Jose, CA

239d • $113,600 - $170,400

About The Position

We are seeking a highly qualified candidate to join our Information Technology Group, responsible for designing and operating our IT infrastructure. As the IT Infrastructure Engineer, you will design and implement information systems to support our datacenter, server, and storage operations. This role involves defining next-generation architectures, conducting technology research, analyzing market trends, and ensuring seamless integration of datacenter and server solutions. Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose HQ Location in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) with 5+ years of work experience or Master’s degree with 3+ years of work experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in datacenter, server, and storage administration.
• Broad expertise in infrastructure systems, including HPE, Cisco, Dell, Lenovo, NetApp, AWS, Azure, GCP, Linux, Microsoft Windows Server, Virtualization/VMware, server clustering, MS Active Directory, enterprise backup solutions, and networking protocols.
• Experience in designing and promoting new datacenter construction projects.
• Proficiency in high-speed networking topologies and testing commonly used in datacenter environments.
• Understanding of Linux system (e.g., OS, NFS, DNS, LDAP).
• Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to develop and propose solutions for complex challenges.
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
• You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain optimal datacenter and server room infrastructure.
• Lead new datacenter and server room design projects and upgrades.
• Monitor operations and environmental controls to ensure uninterrupted services.
• Implement best practices for datacenter management to investigate and resolve performance issues.
• Identify and manage assets and overall operational status related to datacenters and networks.
• Define and document architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for datacenter solutions.
• Design, build, and operate high-performance server and storage systems.
• Analyze and recommend server and storage specifications based on lab requirements.
• Establish management processes to optimize server and storage operations.
• Conduct technical evaluations and proofs-of-concept for server and storage products from external vendors.
• Partner with teams in network, security, and operations to integrate solutions seamlessly within the IT ecosystem.
• Participate in company infrastructure projects as a systems specialist and solution provider.
• Monitor IT resource utilization and develop optimization plans.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in server, storage, and datacenter domains.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/401k
• Charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved in community support.
• 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave.
• Stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and an errand service.
• On-demand apps and paid therapy sessions for emotional wellness.
• Onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes for fitness.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees