Server Engineer II

Leggett & Platt • Carthage, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Server Engineer II within our Global Server Operations team to help support our business. As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it’s sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do. We like to say, “we’re the biggest company no one has ever heard of.” We are confident you interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it. Whether it’s the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, the plane you fly on, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Server Engineer II, you will have the opportunity to help manager, monitor, and maintain both our enterprise server and Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by supporting and modernizing network platforms and infrastructure for the organization. This is an on-site position at our corporate office in Carthage, MO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience administering server and Microsoft Azure environments
• Strong understanding of: Azure IaaS and PaaS services, Networking concepts (VNets, VPNs, ExpressRoute, NSGs), Identity and access management (Azure AD, Conditional Access)
• Experience with Windows and/or Linux server administration
• Familiarity with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI)
• Knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools
• Understanding of backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies

Nice To Haves

• Azure Certification - AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep)
• Experience with DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub)
• Experience with Hybrid cloud environments
• Experience with Cloud financial management / FinOps
• Experience with Application platforms including containers and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with industry compliance frameworks (ISO, SOC, HIPAA, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Provision, configure, and manage Azure resources including virtual machines, virtual networks, and storage accounts
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
• Assist with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
• Manage patching, updates, and lifecycle maintenance for our server and cloud infrastructure
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve infrastructure issues
• Enforce security best practices, policies, and compliance standards
• Optimize cloud usage and spending through Azure Cost Management, budgeting, and tools
• Collaborate with development teams, security teams, and IT operations to support application and infrastructure needs
• Document configurations, operational procedures, and runbooks
• Assist with cloud migrations from on-premises or other cloud platforms

Benefits

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
• We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!
• We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level