Senior, Systems and Infrastructure Engineer

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

1d•$80,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Data Center Facilities Engineer is responsible for managing and maintaining 24x7 data center operations, ensuring reliable performance of power, cooling, and building management systems. This role partners closely with data center leadership to drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and deliver operational excellence across enterprise data centers. What you'll do... Manage and maintain day-to-day operations of a 24x7 data center, including power, cooling, and Building Management Systems (BMS). Lead routine to complex maintenance and repair activities for data center equipment and systems, including HVAC, electrical, fire, and BMS systems. Coordinate major preventive maintenance and project activities by partnering with key stakeholders across multiple enterprise data centers. Forecast and drive strategic long-range goals and projects in partnership with the data center manager. Collaborate with data center architects and engineers to plan capacity upgrades and expansions to support current and future business needs. Develop and implement energy efficiency initiatives to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint. Ensure compliance with Walmart security policies and regulatory standards, including OSHA, NFPA, and EPA. Manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and issue resolution. Develop and manage data center facilities budgets, including capital and operational expenditures. Lead data center projects from planning through execution and delivery, ensuring timely completion within budget. Build collaborative partnerships across enterprise data centers and provide guidance and mentorship to data center facilities engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or related field, and/or 8 years of experience in data center facilities engineering and operations.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership or senior engineering role.
In-depth knowledge of data center facilities technologies, including power, cooling, and Building Management Systems.
Strong understanding of data center design, implementation, and operations.
Experience using enterprise applications such as Maximo, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, and ServiceNow.
Expert knowledge of creating and executing Methods of Procedures (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Familiarity with Walmart’s code of conduct and compliance policies.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, information technology, or related area.
and 1 Year of relevant experience in configuration management, developing automation for Provisioning and Orchestration, experience developing and managing service-level objectives (SLOs)/service level indicators (SLIs) for Infrastructure Service availability and performance.
We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.
The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain day-to-day operations of a 24x7 data center, including power, cooling, and Building Management Systems (BMS).
Lead routine to complex maintenance and repair activities for data center equipment and systems, including HVAC, electrical, fire, and BMS systems.
Coordinate major preventive maintenance and project activities by partnering with key stakeholders across multiple enterprise data centers.
Forecast and drive strategic long-range goals and projects in partnership with the data center manager.
Collaborate with data center architects and engineers to plan capacity upgrades and expansions to support current and future business needs.
Develop and implement energy efficiency initiatives to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint.
Ensure compliance with Walmart security policies and regulatory standards, including OSHA, NFPA, and EPA.
Manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
Develop and manage data center facilities budgets, including capital and operational expenditures.
Lead data center projects from planning through execution and delivery, ensuring timely completion within budget.
Build collaborative partnerships across enterprise data centers and provide guidance and mentorship to data center facilities engineers.

Benefits

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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