IT Server & Cloud Computing Engineer

Smithfield Foods•Smithfield, VA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. As an IT Server & Cloud Computing Engineer at Smithfield Foods, you will design, build, and maintain innovative server and cloud solutions that drive business value. This role manages company-wide deployments of cloud and server technologies, ensuring consistent standards, orchestration of processes, and effective monitoring and administration. Collaboration is key—you’ll work closely with IT teams and vendors to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient infrastructure services. By aligning technical solutions with Smithfield’s infrastructure strategy, governance, and operational needs, you’ll play a vital role in shaping a modern IT environment that supports growth, transformation, and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Established technical knowledge and 4+ years of hands-on experience in Windows or Linux Server administration (both a plus; Red Hat Linux preferred).
Technical understanding of hyperconverged solutions and hands-on experience with Active Directory, ADFS, SCCM, VMware, Cisco UCS, Veeam, and Red Hat Satellite Server.
Experience working with multi-cloud enterprise environments, with an understanding of capabilities and cost structures of major providers (Azure and AWS a plus).
Strong analytical skills to identify root causes, implement efficient solutions, anticipate risks, and adapt quickly to challenges.
Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
Knowledge of orchestration tools and automation practices to streamline processes and services.
Understanding of infrastructure services, system dependencies, and the operational characteristics of hardware and software.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, equipment, and systems.
Capable of working independently, demonstrating self-motivation, accountability, and follow-through.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented, with a focus on building strong working relationships and fostering a positive workplace.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise and participate on project teams deploying new systems and operational processes aligned with business initiatives.
Assist in developing detailed implementation and contingency plans to support system rollouts and ensure business continuity.
Continuously improve system performance through tuning, monitoring, and resolving technical issues as they arise.
Deliver technical expertise and support daily operations for both on-premise and cloud-based systems.
Analyze and evaluate existing and proposed systems, solutions, and infrastructure to recommend improvements.
Build and leverage relationships with external service providers to drive operational excellence and ensure service quality.
Participate in researching and evaluating new enterprise technologies, platform upgrades, and infrastructure enhancements.
Contribute to infrastructure strategy, management, and governance, supporting business processes and operations.
Create and maintain detailed documentation of compute service designs and specifications to support engineering standards and team training.