Principal Engineer IT Infrastructure

Rentokil•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Responsible for providing technical leadership and expertise in strategy and standards development, designing, implementing, and maintaining complex IT systems, applications, and networks. Oversee the technical aspects of a large number of complex relevant systems and ensure they are secure, scalable, and reliable. Provide guidance on the latest technologies and trends in the industry, lead technical projects, manage vendor relationships, and communicate effectively with stakeholders across the organization and mentor fellow engineers. To be successful as a principal infrastructure engineer, you should be able to evaluate user’s and client’s needs, time limitations, and system limitations when building solutions. A principal software Engineer is one who is up to date on new and emerging technologies and technology practices.

Requirements

Extensive experience in implementing and maintaining complex IT systems is required.
Experience in multiple technical areas such as infrastructure, software development, security, and cloud technologies are also preferred.
Experience providing technical leadership and mentorship to fellow engineers is required.
Experience in working on technical projects from inception to completion is required.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, are required.
10+ Year’s experience in relevant technology functions.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications and or additional experience may be be substituted.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience in working with IT vendors and service providers is preferred.
Extensive experience in assisting in the management of IT budgets to ensure that projects and initiatives are delivered within budget constraints is preferred.
Relevant industry certifications are also preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing technical leadership and mentorship to fellow engineers, developing technical standards and best practices, and ensuring that the organization's IT infrastructure is aligned with business goals.
Works cross-functionally with other engineers (outside his/her domain) across a broad set of complex technology areas to deliver solutions.
Staying up to date with the latest technologies and trends in the industry and providing guidance on their implementation within the organization.
Contribute to technology strategy and infrastructure architecture.
Assisting to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the organization's needs.
Ensuring that all IT systems meet industry and company security standards, including monitoring, vulnerability testing, and risk management.
Communicating effectively to ensure that IT projects and initiatives are aligned with business goals.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of all relevant IT systems, applications, and networks.
Assist in managing IT budgets, ensuring that projects and initiatives are delivered within budget constraints.
Identifying areas for improvement within the organization's IT systems and recommending and implementing solutions that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance.

Benefits

Professional and Personal Growth
Multiple avenues to grow your career
Training and development programs available
Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Health and Wellness
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
Savings and Retirement
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Work-Life Balance
Vacation days & sick days
Company-paid holidays & floating holidays