Senior IT Server & Cloud Computing Engineer

Smithfield Foods•Smithfield, VA

2d•$105,000 - $140,000

About The Position

As a Senior IT Server & Cloud Computing Engineer at Smithfield Foods, you will design, build, and maintain the company’s hybrid cloud and server infrastructure. You will lead implementation of solutions that support reliability, scalability, and performance across enterprise systems. Working with cross-functional IT teams and vendors, you will manage company-wide deployments, establish and enforce standards, and improve operations through automation and proactive monitoring. You will also contribute to infrastructure strategy, strengthen system governance, and ensure technology integrates effectively with Smithfield’s business objectives. The position’s responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work and are not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned. The expected annual pay range is $105,000–$140,000. A relocation package is available. Smithfield Foods describes its compensation as one aspect of a comprehensive total rewards package and links to further benefits information, but does not specify individual benefits in this posting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Hands-on experience and established technical knowledge in Windows and/or Linux server administration.
Expertise in hyperconverged solutions, Active Directory, ADFS, SCCM, VMware, Cisco UCS, Veeam, and Red Hat Satellite Server.
Experience supporting multi-cloud enterprise environments and a strong understanding of Azure and AWS capabilities, service cost structures, and orchestration tools for process automation.
In-depth understanding of infrastructure systems, hardware, and software operations, including installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance principles and techniques.
Ability to adapt quickly to evolving technologies, acquire new skills, and apply innovative solutions in dynamic business environments.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying root causes, anticipating risks, and implementing timely resolutions.
Ability to analyze, translate, and define business requirements as technical solutions that meet organizational goals.
Excellent organizational, technical, and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Respect for others, a team-oriented approach, and the ability to contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment aligned with Smithfield’s culture and values.

Nice To Haves

Red Hat Linux experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise on implementation teams deploying systems and operational processes aligned with strategic business initiatives and approved projects.
Assist in developing implementation and contingency plans to support successful deployments, minimize business disruption, and prepare for disaster recovery.
Improve system performance through tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting, resolving issues proactively.
Administer and support servers in on-premise and cloud environments to maintain availability, reliability, and security.
Analyze existing and proposed infrastructure systems and solutions to identify opportunities for optimization, standardization, and modernization.
Partner with external service providers to improve operations, vendor performance, and alignment with technology and business goals.
Research, evaluate, and recommend enterprise technologies, infrastructure upgrades, and process improvements.
Contribute to IT operations strategy, management, and governance by designing infrastructure solutions for current and future business needs and integrating them with existing systems.
Use root-cause analysis and data-driven insights to identify patterns and risks, and implement solutions that improve long-term performance and reliability.
Forecast capacity and performance needs for business growth and new projects, and communicate findings to I&O leadership for financial and resource planning.
Mentor and train team members on compute services, infrastructure tools, and best practices.
Create, maintain, and improve documentation for compute services, system designs, and engineering standards.