Systems Administrator III
Infrastructure engineer job in Saint Paul, MN
Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application. Work Schedule: Core Hours (4 days in office/1 day remote) Pay: $58-60/hr W2 (DOE) Contract: 10 months to start, extension very likely
Maintains and supports the integrity of a variety of operating system environments (i.e.. Windows, Linux, etc.) and various computer systems.
Duties include the following: administer, install, and troubleshoot issues; perform system maintenance tasks such as system back-up, recovery and file maintenance.; schedule, install, and test system software upgrades; configure software and resolve technical problems; monitor and maintain software licensing and maintenance agreements.
Description:
Network and Compute Technology (NCT) is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and support of the USPS network and compute technology infrastructure. NCT enhances the postal network by implementing network segmentation, which divides the network into smaller parts to mitigate cybersecurity risks and improve performance. The NCT department manages local area, wireless, and wide area network connections for over 32,000 USPS facilities, including the data center, internet, cloud, and business partner networks.
NCT manages and oversees the Postal Service's cloud services and data center infrastructure, which includes more than 24,000 servers, 110 petabytes of storage, and multiple cloud provider services to enable applications. Additionally, NCT is responsible for keeping the digital networks across the USPS landscape and compute infrastructures for applications running optimally, ensuring that they are secure and reliable 24/7.
Key Required Skills:
Minimum of 8 years experience as a Systems Administrator (Linux/Unix/WDW/Middleware)
Technical proficiency in two of the three skill areas listed below is required:
Middle Tier administration (Primary Focus Area) - The successful candidate will be able to support USPS implemented middle tier technologies, including web and application servers, containers and container management technologies, messaging technologies, cloud platform and services, automation tools, scripting languages and monitoring tools. Current technologies in use include Apache Tomcat, WildFly, Oracle Fusion Middle Tier (OFM), IBM WebSphere, Apache HTTP, Kubernetes, Docker and other types of containers, IBM MQ, Kafka, Zookeeper, RedHat OpenShift, RedHat 3scale Ansible, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Linux shell scripting, Microsoft PowerShell, JYTHON, AppDynamics, Zabbix, SolarWinds, Zabbix, SolarWinds, Neustar and Splunk.
Unix/Linux server administration - The successful candidate will be able to administer servers running the Unix and/or Linux operating system in a large, multi-datacenter environment. They will be expected to regularly exercise independent judgment, as well as high level of analytic skill, in solving complex technical problems for the USPS in the Linux Server and Virtual ESX environment. This individual serves as the focal point for problem resolution by interacting with USPS employees and (multiple) equipment and application vendors to ensure proper application installation and operation, and problem resolution. The individual will also serve as the trainer and mentor to other Linux Administrators at various times. This individual will be expected to work independently with a minimum of guidance or direction.
Windows server administration - The successful candidate will be able to perform complex functional activities in support of servers running the Windows server operating system for the USPS. They will be expected to regularly exercise independent judgment, as well as high level of analytic skill, in solving complex technical problems for the USPS in the Windows Server and Virtual ESX environment. This individual serves as the focal point for problem resolution by interacting with USPS employees and (multiple) equipment and application vendors to ensure proper application installation and operation, and problem resolution. The individual will also serve as the trainer and mentor to the other Windows Administrator position at various times. This individual will be expected to work independently with a minimum of guidance or direction.
List of tasks to be performed:
Provide day to day incident and deployment support of multiple server operating systems, including Unix, Linux and Windows, which includes on-site and remote administration, user support, performance monitoring and tuning, and capacity planning.
Provide day to day incident and deployment support of middle tier applications, including web and application servers, containers and container managers, messaging technologies, cloud platform and services, automation tools, scripting languages and monitoring tools.
Manage incident response via the USPS ServiceNow application in accordance with the published USPS Change Management Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Perform a technical leadership role in incident response, maintenance, documentation, and support of a large, complex, distributed server environment.
Perform a technical leadership role in incident response, maintenance, documentation, and support of a large, complex, distributed database environment.
Perform a technical leadership role in incident response, including maintenance, documentation, and support of a large, complex, distributed middleware environment.
Develop growth plans as needed to ensure that the hosting environment can support the projected growth of the application environment.
Develop and implement procedures that support proactive problem detection and avoidance, including disaster recovery planning and implementation.
Create and maintain project plans as necessary in accordance with US Postal Service standards then keeps USPS management notified of critical failures or potential missed milestones.
Works with Program Manager, Project Managers, Engineering staff, USPS staff and vendors to manage projects, drive outcomes and lead teams.
Analyzes and resolves complex hardware and software problems issues.
Assists USPS development community to perform tests and implement software, adds, and changes.
Develops and implements operational management process and procedures.
Tracks inventory and completes and provides documentation required for deploying servers.
Uses alert monitoring tools chosen by USPS Management.
Uses systems management and software distribution tools chosen by USPS Management.
Uses security management systems and facilitates in backups and restores of data and application code.
Escalates unusual or unexpected findings to USPS.
Provides reports to users and managers of systems status on an as requested basis.
Provides weekly status reports and maintains hours worked on projects.
Uses change and case management procedures as required.
Provides action plan for resolution of any/all faults detected.
Performs isolation testing of problem equipment and or software.
Provides documentation of all solutions to problems and document all application guidelines and issues.
Provides reports to USPS Management to share solutions found.
Provides and implements escalation process and or procedures.
Follows the appropriate quality assurance program chosen by USPS Management.
Provides on-site system or application support for deployment/installation as required.
Tracks inventory and completes and provides documentation required for deploying servers.
Interacts with all USPS functional groups to accomplish objectives.
Creates and edits computer-based documentation and trouble ticket systems to document equipment configurations, track changes and problems, and compiles performance data.
Performs assistance, training and information sharing to users and other administrators.
Maintains leadership qualities and attitude in keeping with the standards of the USPS.
A minimum of eight (8) to twelve (12) years' relevant experience.
A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred. four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.
Additional Provisions
Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
Once a candidate's resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process.
If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance.
All candidates must be a US Citizen or have permanent residence status (Green Card).
Candidate must have lived in the US for the past 5 years.
Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
Place and Period of Performance
Hours of support:
The standard work week for contract staff will be 5 days a week and 8 hours per day preferable Monday through Friday.
Contract staff may be required to travel to support business efforts.
Join the TASC Technical Services team, with 30 years of excellence in the staffing industry! We offer competitive benefits including health care plans, a 401k plan with company match, and a weekly paycheck with direct deposit. xevrcyc Additionally, we follow all state and federal guidelines for compensated time off. TASC Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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System Administrator
Infrastructure engineer job in Minnetonka, MN
About Us:
At Vanterra Foundation Solutions, we believe the future of our industry belongs to those who put people first and empower them with AI-driven systems and real-time insights. As the second-largest and fastest-growing foundation repair and waterproofing company in the United States, we're reimagining what a home services company can be-faster, smarter, and built for the future.
Grounded in partnership, teamwork, and pride in craftsmanship, we help homeowners protect and improve their homes through expert foundation repair, waterproofing, and crawl space solutions.
Join a team that's powered by people, fueled by teamwork, and accelerated by innovation.
Come join us.
Summary:
We're seeking a highly experienced and dedicated System Administrator with 5+ years of experience administering a Windows environment. This role focuses on the stable operation and evolution of our cloud infrastructure, requiring strong expertise in Microsoft cloud technologies (Azure AD, M365) and will include assisting with tenant migration projects.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Identity & Directory Management:
Govern, optimize, and maintain the health and architecture of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), ensuring robust identity synchronization, federation, and authentication protocols (e.g., Single Sign-On, MFA).
Design and enforce security policies (e.g., Conditional Access) to secure access across the Microsoft 365/Azure ecosystem.
Manage the structure, lifecycle, and governance of user identities, groups, and licensing models to ensure compliance and cost efficiency.
Tenant Migration and Integration:
Assist with the planning and execution of IT integration projects following mergers and acquisitions.
Perform technical work for the migration of acquired companies' Microsoft Tenants or Google Workspaces into our existing Microsoft Tenant.
Ensure minimal disruption and data integrity during the consolidation process.
Cloud Infrastructure & Resources:
Manage and support resources and services within Microsoft Azure (e.g., networking, storage accounts, platform services) and provide support for resources in AWS.
Ensure the security and cost-optimization of cloud resource deployment.
Modern Endpoint Management:
Oversee endpoint and mobile device management using Microsoft Intune/Endpoint Manager (highly desirable).
Implement and enforce security and compliance policies for client devices accessing cloud services.
System Operations and Security:
Implement and manage cloud-native disaster recovery, backup, and patching strategies.
Proactively monitor system performance, integrity, and security, responding to alerts and resolving critical cloud service incidents promptly.
Provide basic administration and support for UNIX/Linux cloud-based applications or services.
Collaboration and Documentation:
Provide escalation support for the Help Desk team regarding cloud and M365 issues.
Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of cloud architectures, configurations, and procedures.
Qualifications:
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of hands-on experience administering a Windows environment as a System Administrator or in a similar role.
Strong expertise in Microsoft 365/Azure services, particularly Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) administration and management.
Familiarity with scripting (e.g., PowerShell,Python,Bash) for automation and configuration management in a cloud context.
Exposure to UNIX/Linux environments (e.g., basic command-line navigation and administration).
Desired Skills & Experience
Extensive experience with Microsoft Intune/Endpoint Manager.
Practical experience with AWS or Microsoft Azure focusing on IaaS/PaaS (Infrastructure/Platform as a Service) resource management.
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate, M365 certifications).
Solutions Engineer, Merchandising Systems
Infrastructure engineer job in Burnsville, MN
At Northern Tool + Equipment we get up every day to serve the tradespeople who keep our country running strong and the weekend warriors who want to work like them. It's our mission to make sure they have the right tools for the job, and an easy, hassle-free experience at our store so they can get in, get out and get on with the job at hand. Your top priority as a Solutions Engineer is to serve as a strategic liaison between Business and IT teams, ensuring alignment throughout the full lifecycle of merchandising systems. Act as a technical lead and subject matter expert (SME) for the design, development, implementation, and support of merchandising and inventory systems. Drive the creation and execution of a technology roadmap that supports business strategy and system optimization. Championing best practices, modern approaches, and continuous improvement to deliver scalable, reliable solutions that enable operational excellence. Your positive, professional, roll-up-your-sleeves-to-help attitude contributes to our winning culture and makes sure we leave a lasting impression.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with the business and IT team members to develop, maintain and execute a technology roadmap for merchandising systems to enable business strategies.
Coordinate with business process owners and product teams to align technology solutions with business objectives.
Provide first and second level operational support using ITIL practices, including incident and problem management for system stability, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Work with external vendors to drive incident resolution and long-term improvement opportunities.
Perform (merchandising) system configuration, set-ups, extensions, and potentially light software development activities.
Gain and maintain business operational and technical SME-level knowledge of merchandising systems and apply Agile principles to guide solution development.
Conduct complex business and systems analysis and work with IT teams to design technical solutions that improve quality and data integrity.
Elicit and document technical requirements and acceptance criteria; review and approve designs throughout development.
Produce documentation including technical designs, flow diagrams, user stories, use cases, and test plans to support development and UAT.
Collaborate within the product team to prioritize refine backlog items with an eye toward technical complexities, plan releases, and ensure timely delivery of business value.
Participate in quality assurance activities such as, but not limited to, test planning and defect management.
Support project delivery schedules through technical planning and resource estimation.
Conduct and participate in knowledge transfer sessions to team members to build cross-functional expertise.
Communicate plans, progress, and issues effectively to management and stakeholders.
What you will bring to the table:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
8+ years of experience in IT systems engineering or related roles, with proven ability to lead initiatives and influence cross-functional teams.
Strong experience with merchandising systems (Assortment Planning, Product Information Management, Inventory Management and Replenishment, etc.) from design through deployment.
Experience with implementing and/or supporting Intactix (JDA/Blue Yonder Space Planning), Blue Yonder Advanced Replenishment, Informatica Product Information Management, JD Edwards Item Management, and/or D365 Product Information Management/Item Master is a plus.
Proficiency in hybrid (cloud and on-premise systems) environments, and integration of enterprise systems.
Experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence and automation tooling for process automation.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ITIL practices.
Excellent communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with MS Office, Azure DevOps, and process modeling tools (e.g., Visio).
Certifications such as AWS, Azure, or ITIL are a plus.
Retail or financial application experience preferred.
Demonstrates Northern Tool + Equipment's 12 Core Competencies.
About Us
Northern Tool + Equipment is a family business with roots stretching back three generations to Minnesota's Iron Range, where our blue-collar work ethic and commitment to serving the people who do the tough jobs was born. Our mission is to be the best in the world at serving the professional tradespeople and those who want to work like them. With over 130 retail stores across 24 states, top national brands and global manufacturing operations designed to create our own specialized tools and equipment, we are busting our knuckles to deliver the products, prices and advice our customers need to succeed. We're looking for people who share our blue-collar work ethic. If you're the kind of person who likes to put your nose to the grindstone to help your customers and company succeed, we'd love to talk to you about becoming a member of our team.
Northern Tool + Equipment is proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Top Midsize Employer in 2023. We are committed to creating a workplace where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. When you join our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that includes:
Competitive Pay: Earn $90,300 to $138,330 annually, with your exact compensation personalized based on your skills, experience, and location. We believe in rewarding top talent with pay that reflects your value.
Flexible Work Schedule: Achieve the work-life balance you deserve with our full-time, 8-hour shifts, Monday - Friday, complemented by a hybrid work schedule that allows you to work both remotely and in the office.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Your health and well-being are our priority. We offer a variety of health plans, so you can choose what best fits your needs. Employees working 30+ hours per week enjoy a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with an enhanced company match to support your financial future.
Generous Employee Discount: Love our products? So do we! Enjoy a significant discount on the quality tools and equipment we offer, helping you save on the items you love to use.
Get Paid on Your Terms: With our Daily Pay option, you don't have to wait for payday-access your earnings whenever you need them for added financial flexibility.
Paid Holidays: Take time to relax and recharge with 7 paid federal holidays, because we know how important it is to have time for yourself and your loved ones.
Incentives: Be rewarded for eligible incentive programs.
When you join Northern Tool + Equipment, you're not just starting a job-you're joining a community that supports your success. Come be a part of a team where your skills, dedication, and passion are recognized and celebrated. Your future starts here!
Engineering Administrator
Infrastructure engineer job in Shoreview, MN
Working as part of the Engineering Services team, the Engineering Administrator is responsible for coordinating and executing accurate entry and processing of Engineering Change Notes (ECNs) within the company's ERP system(s). This role ensures all technical documentation, revision updates, bills of materials, and part information are properly reviewed and maintained to reflect the latest engineering intent. The position supports cross-functional teams by ensuring engineering changes are captured, validated, and released in a timely manner, helping maintain product accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Essential Functions
Create, handle, and process Engineering Change Notes (ECN), Engineering Quick Adds (EQA) and Concessions for materials, processes, and documents into ERP system(s)
Coordinate change requests with engineering and other functional groups
Monitor change releases to ensure timely incorporation into production
Maintain the Bill of Material (BOM) and Part Master files in the ERP System(s) and relevant document storage systems
Check ECN's and engineering drawings for consistency and errors
Maintenance of part records, BOMs, Barcodes, COO's, Bin locations, Work Centers, Design Holds, and other field changes as needed in ERP system(s)
Maintain work scripts in detail to document the various types of data entry processes required
Creating/Managing Barcode numbers/file as needed in ERP system(s)
Training of ERP general use within the office, as support
Perform other related responsibilities as needed and assigned
Qualifications
Required
Ability to understand technical documentation, design drawings, BOM structures
Experience in the administration of changes
Aptitude to learn other business system software applications
Detail orientated and attention to accuracy.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Computer Software interface skills
Excellent typing skills
Good Communication Skills, written and verbal
ERP Experience (Epicor, Navision, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
Preferred/Desired
Associate's degree and/or 2+ years of professional-level experience (internship/co-op experience incl.) encompassing one or more areas of the following areas: technical documentation management, ERP data entry, process or change management
Information Technology Support Engineer
Infrastructure engineer job in Eden Prairie, MN
Job Description: Field IT
Roles and Responsibilities:
Detailed Primary Description of project/Requirement Description
Installing, configuring, and maintaining desktop computers, peripheral equipment, and software/applications within established standards and guidelines.
Working with OEM vendors for replacing spares, hardware repairs & troubleshooting
Inventory management
Imaging of Laptops & Desktops
Printer Management
Assistance in fixing issues for Conference room and working with Vendor for room setup
Hardware/software troubleshooting and resolution
Perform IMAC (Install, Move, Add, Change) services for IT assets, and support mobile phone and non-PC equipment such as scanners and printers.
Offer VIP support with tailored, high-touch service and manage audio-visual, conferencing, and technologies
Network & Sharing printer installation
Knowledge of Office 365 support
Coverage/compliance software installation and troubleshooting
Good communication skill
Good Knowledge of DHCP, DNS.
Maintain IT inventory, coordinate vendor support, and assist with procurement
Support Mac devices
Strictly adhere to defined Service Level Agreements (SLA's)
Support recurring meetings, events, and after-hours activities as required
Documenting incidents, problems, and resolutions for future reference and for the knowledge base
Profiles focused primarily on service desk or remote assistance are not suitable for this engagement.
Good to have skills
L1 level network troubleshooting and resolution for LAN Connectivity
Hands & feet support to Backend team for Network/Server/application issue
Working with vendor support contacts to resolve technical issues
Labelling Racks & devices
Server mounting/movement
Hands & Feet Support for DC (Compute, Storage, Backup, Network.) Hands & feet Support Requirement for Physical Servers, Network Devices, Storage, etc Device reboot, console connection for remote access, cable/SFP removal/insert, cable replacement, racking/stacking, etc.
Windows Administrator
Infrastructure engineer job in Saint Paul, MN
GovCIO is currently hiring for a Windows Administrator, tocreate and maintain team technical instructions, operating procedures and policies as needed.This position will be located in Radford, VA and will be a remote position. **Responsibilities**
This position is for a Senior Systems Administrator supporting the Windows team. This is currently a mixed and growing environment of Windows 2019 and Windows 2022. This position will work with the existing Windows team to manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot, and support servers for a mixed customer environment. This position will plan, execute, and implement new system HW and SW and create and maintain team technical instructions, operating procedures and policies as needed. This position will need to be adept at monitoring and tuning system performance, ongoing operation of the servers, hardening of the servers and reporting of the overall security and operational status. The position will also recommend improvements to the enterprise and manage new SW/HW integrations when required while also providing utilization reports using existing tools to identify problems and corrective actions as needed. The position will need excellent communication and team skills. This position will provide support towards the lifecycle of a mixed environment of vendor equipment in the datacenter to include firmware version control and periodic preventive maintenance. This position will also need to be able to recommend, demonstrate, and implement technologies to help expand, upgrade, and increase efficiencies to the current environment.
**Qualifications**
High School with 6 - 9 years (or commensurate experience)
Required Skills and Experience
+ Clearance Required: Secret
+ CompTIA Security+.Computing Environment (CE) Certification (i.e., Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert(MCSE), Server+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), RedHat, Palo, etc.,can be waived for 30 days after project join date.
+ Experience in Computer Science or IT.
+ 5+ years' experience as a Windows Systems Administrator or Engineerwith 3+ years' experience in automating assigned tasks
+ 5+years' installing, configuration, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex applications and websites (Internet Information Services (IIS)), Apache, etc.).
+ 5+ years' experience working in an environment with complex networking solutions with senior level fundamental knowledge in networking principles,
+ Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
+ Five or more years' experience managing enterprise level Active Directory Structures.
+ 5+ years' experience creating and maintaining complex MS Group Policy implementations.
+ 5+ years' experience creating, maintaining, following Standard Operating Procedures for repeatable processes, disaster recovery, and common problem resolution.
+ Strong interpersonal skills and willing to be a team player.
***PENDING CONTRACT AWARD***
Preferred Skills and Experience:
+ Bachelor's degree in computer science
+ 3+ years' experience supporting Cybersecurity patch management and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), SRG, RMF, SCA-V, and CyberOperational Readiness Assessments (CORA).
**Company Overview**
GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.
But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?
**What You Can Expect**
**Interview & Hiring Process**
If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:
+ During the Interview Process
+ Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
+ Camera must be on
+ A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
+ During the Hiring Process
+ Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
+ Background check, to include:
+ Criminal history (past 7 years)
+ Verification of your highest level of education
+ Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application
**Employee Perks**
At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
+ Corporate Discounts
+ Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
+ Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
+ Referral Bonus Program
+ Internal Mobility Program
+ Pet Insurance
+ Flexible Work Environment
*Available to full-time employees
Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.
**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.
**Posted Pay Range**
The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
**Posted Salary Range**
USD $85,000.00 - USD $113,000.00 /Yr.
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**Location** _US-Remote_
**ID** _2025-6762_
**Category** _Information Technology_
**Position Type** _Full-Time_
Distinguished Engineer - Spark Infrastructure Architecture
Infrastructure engineer job in Minneapolis, MN
Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world. Leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure and reliable. Come help organizations be their best, while you reach new heights with a team that has your back.
Meet the Team:
Our Distinguished Engineer team drives architecture and technical direction for Splunk's $3.5B platform, ingesting petabytes of data for over 95% of the Fortune 100. As a tight-knit group of DEs reporting to the VP of Architecture, we operate autonomously while coordinating closely on practical, durable solutions that evolve the platform for future requirements. Each DE owns cross-organizational domains that shift fluidly as needs arise. Work alongside exceptionally smart engineers who value rigorous thinking and friendly collaboration-this is where the technical future gets defined!
Impact:
Architect and operationalize Spark at scale as a core component of Cisco Data Fabric, enabling customers to access and analyze exponentially more data across diverse organizational sources. Build resilient, always-on infrastructure with automatic retry logic, fault tolerance, and seamless integration across myriad data sources and formats including Parquet, Iceberg, and modern table formats. Design the operational backbone-monitoring, observability, error handling, and horizontal scalability-that enables hundreds of engineers to build features confidently on solid foundations. Establish architectural patterns and support mechanisms that ensure high availability while maintaining performance at petabyte scale. Success is measured by customer adoption of data fabric capabilities and operational reliability metrics-uptime, ingestion performance, and incident reduction-that directly impact customer value.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's in Computer Science (or equivalent) with 15+ years of related experience; or Master's with 12+ years; or PhD with 8+ years or equivalent experience
* Designed and deployed production Spark deployments at scale in cloud environments
* Experience with modern data formats including Parquet, Iceberg, and related table/columnar formats
* Production experience with AWS cloud platform
* Led technical decisions and architectural direction across engineering organizations of 50+ engineers
Preferred Qualifications:
* Production experience with Azure and/or GCP cloud platforms
* Experience integrating with diverse data platforms such as Snowflake, Pinot, Databricks, Trino, or similar systems
* Extensive Kubernetes experience in production environments
* Proven track record mentoring and growing engineers, with strong collaboration skills across sponsors, design, product management, and engineering teams
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
The starting salary range posted for this position is $267,600.00 to $339,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
* 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
* 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
* Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
* Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
* 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
* Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
* Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
* .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
* 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
* 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
* Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$273,200.00 - $442,600.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$267,600.00 - $390,300.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Infrastructure Engineer
Infrastructure engineer job in Eden Prairie, MN
Are you passionate about technology? Do you want to join a growing company with a great brand reputation? Winnebago Industries is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to join our team based in Eden Prairie, MN. The Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining the company's IT infrastructure, with a focus on Active Directory, Azure Cloud, virtual environment, and core infrastructure services. This role will ensure high availability, security, and efficiency of IT operations to support business objectives
Day to Day of the Role:
Active Directory Management: Maintain and administer Active Directory (AD), including user and group management, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), domain controllers, and security configurations.
Azure Cloud Services: Deploy, manage, and optimize cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure, including identity management (Azure AD), virtual machines, networking, and cloud security best practices.
Virtual Infrastructure: Manage virtualized environments, including hosts, management, virtual machines, and storage configurations to ensure high performance and availability.
Server Administration: Maintain on-premises and cloud-based Windows and Linux servers, ensuring updates, patches, and security compliance.
Networking & Security: Support core network infrastructure components, including firewalls, VPNs, switches, and load balancers, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity.
Backup & Disaster Recovery: Implement and maintain backup solutions, ensuring data integrity and disaster recovery readiness.
Monitoring & Performance Optimization: Utilize monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve infrastructure performance and capacity issues.
Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Terraform, or other scripting tools to streamline operational tasks.
Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure IT systems comply with company policies, security frameworks, and industry best practices.
Incident & Problem Resolution: Provide Level 2/3 support for infrastructure-related incidents, troubleshooting and resolving issues in a timely manner.
Office 365 Management: Administer and support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and related security and compliance configurations. Manage licensing, user provisioning, and integration with identity and access management systems.
Critical Competencies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Proficiency in managing Active Directory, Azure AD, and hybrid identity solutions.
Experience in Azure IaaS/PaaS services and cloud automation.
Strong knowledge of servers' virtualization technologies and hypervisor management.
Expertise in Windows Server & Linux administration.
Understanding of networking, firewalls, VPNs, and security best practices.
Experience with PowerShell, Terraform, or other automation tools.
Familiarity with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience
5+ years of IT experience
Certifications (Preferred): Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), CompTIA Network+/Security+, or equivalent.
This position may require travel to other Winnebago locations.
By fostering innovation, igniting growth, promoting well-being and connecting with purpose, we cultivate the passion and pride that make both work and play extraordinary. Greatness is in your NATURE.
This posting includes a range of the salary across a geographical market. The base pay for this position ranges from $115,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $150,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit ***************************************************
Auto-ApplyInfrastructure Engineer
Infrastructure engineer job in Eden Prairie, MN
Are you passionate about technology? Do you want to join a growing company with a great brand reputation? Winnebago Industries is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to join our team based in Eden Prairie, MN. The Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining the company's IT infrastructure, with a focus on Active Directory, Azure Cloud, virtual environment, and core infrastructure services. This role will ensure high availability, security, and efficiency of IT operations to support business objectives
Day to Day of the Role:
Active Directory Management: Maintain and administer Active Directory (AD), including user and group management, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), domain controllers, and security configurations.
Azure Cloud Services: Deploy, manage, and optimize cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure, including identity management (Azure AD), virtual machines, networking, and cloud security best practices.
Virtual Infrastructure: Manage virtualized environments, including hosts, management, virtual machines, and storage configurations to ensure high performance and availability.
Server Administration: Maintain on-premises and cloud-based Windows and Linux servers, ensuring updates, patches, and security compliance.
Networking & Security: Support core network infrastructure components, including firewalls, VPNs, switches, and load balancers, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity.
Backup & Disaster Recovery: Implement and maintain backup solutions, ensuring data integrity and disaster recovery readiness.
Monitoring & Performance Optimization: Utilize monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve infrastructure performance and capacity issues.
Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Terraform, or other scripting tools to streamline operational tasks.
Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure IT systems comply with company policies, security frameworks, and industry best practices.
Incident & Problem Resolution: Provide Level 2/3 support for infrastructure-related incidents, troubleshooting and resolving issues in a timely manner.
Office 365 Management: Administer and support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and related security and compliance configurations. Manage licensing, user provisioning, and integration with identity and access management systems.
Critical Competencies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Proficiency in managing Active Directory, Azure AD, and hybrid identity solutions.
Experience in Azure IaaS/PaaS services and cloud automation.
Strong knowledge of servers' virtualization technologies and hypervisor management.
Expertise in Windows Server & Linux administration.
Understanding of networking, firewalls, VPNs, and security best practices.
Experience with PowerShell, Terraform, or other automation tools.
Familiarity with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience
5+ years of IT experience
Certifications (Preferred): Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), CompTIA Network+/Security+, or equivalent.
This position may require travel to other Winnebago locations.
By fostering innovation, igniting growth, promoting well-being and connecting with purpose, we cultivate the passion and pride that make both work and play extraordinary. Greatness is in your NATURE.
This posting includes a range of the salary across a geographical market. The base pay for this position ranges from $115,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $150,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit ***************************************************
Auto-ApplyIT Network Administrator
Infrastructure engineer job in Elk River, MN
This position as a network administrator is responsible for overseeing\maintaining the organization's corporate LAN/WAN, the VMware environment, Servers and Virtualization, and the network security including firewalls. Duties include working with other IT staff and company employees to identify network needs, security risks, maintain physical servers, and virtual equipment.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions
* Provide support for day-to-day operations of servers and the networks that connect them. Diagnose problems with LAN\WAN network equipment and perform repairs or upgrades when appropriate.
* Evaluate and recommend solutions for network equipment and communications.
* Support and manage AWS Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), subnets, route tables, and network gateways.
* Installs, configures, patches, and maintains network equipment such as switches, firewalls, wireless ap's VPN's, and UPS's. This would include overseeing network security to include appliances, software, and procedures.
* Perform ongoing capacity measurement and planning for network equipment, physical and virtual servers.
* Fully support, configure, maintain, monitor, and upgrade the corporate VMware environment. This would include the EXSi environment, physical servers, patches, firmware updates, error investigationemediation and administration of the corporations SAN.
* Maintain and assist with testing and creating an etwork business continuity and disaster recovery plan.
* Assist Systems team with managing servers, CommVault backups, patching, and Active Directory functions.
* Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput and latency).
* Update Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
* Perform risk assessment, problem management, and resolution.
* Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements.
* Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
* Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
* Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
* Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
* Participate in required company meetings
* Maintain an organized work area (5S)
* Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
* Complete all other work duties as assigned
* Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements, Education & Experience
* WatchGuard Firewall experience - Required
* VMware experience
* Advanced Server OS support
* Active Directory Experience
* Associate degree in an IT--related field
* Competence in LAN/WAN technology including VPN, TCP/IP.
* Experience with Cisco and HPE switching equipment
* Experience with cloud and/or hybrid architecture for compute and storage.
* Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organizational skills
* Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
* Ability to prioritize and multitask
Desirable Criteria & Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related IS field
* Experience with ERP, CRM, and other Business Systems
* Certificates in Project Management
* Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations
Pay Range
USD $81,000.00 - USD $101,200.00 /Yr.
Pay Range Details
This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.
Company Benefits
All Employees:
Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees.
20+hours:
Cretex's medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week.
30+ hours:
Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week.
(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)
Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit *********************
Auto-ApplyCloud Infrastructure Engineer - 1, Developer
Infrastructure engineer job in Saint Paul, MN
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Job Category
Technology
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$99,100.00 - $163,400.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Travelers is seeking a Cloud Engineer I to join our organization as we grow and transform Application Platform Engineering within our Enterprise Technology Solutions organization. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced full-stack software engineer to help modernize our cloud account provisioning and management automation, build new microservices for Infrastructure as Code pipelines, and support adoption to Public Cloud platforms.
Our Cloud Engineers are tasked with designing, building, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and efficient cloud-based infrastructure and services. These efforts support innovation, application development, and technology operations across the enterprise. The team ensures that Travelers' cloud environments enable agility while maintaining reliability, performance, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with security and governance standards. Working across the full spectrum of cloud operations, Cloud Engineers handle everything from foundational infrastructure provisioning and automation to advanced architectural design and strategic planning. Their responsibilities vary based on experience, ranging from implementing basic cloud configurations to delivering enterprise-grade solutions and providing technical leadership across multi-cloud environments. This role demands expertise in Cloud Platforms and Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, scripting, networking concepts, integration patterns, and DevOps methodologies. Collaboration with Technology Engineering and Application Engineering teams is essential to design and manage cloud ecosystems that empower software development teams to innovate while ensuring adherence to enterprise standards and best practices. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. The company does not sponsor/support H-1B petitions, TN, or Forms I-983/STEM OPT, this this role.
What Will You Do?
* Responsible for performing analysis, design, and implementation of Cloud services across public cloud environments with a high degree of accuracy.
Technical Execution:
* Complete intermediate end to end engineering tasks for specific system assignments including developing, analyzing, configuring, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, documenting, health monitoring/alerting, and implementing based on user or system design specifications, as well as participating in troubleshooting, conducting impact analysis and escalating appropriately.
* Writes and supports Infrastructure-As-Code within an approved pipeline and adheres to best practices and standards.
* Support and develop cloud automatiuon of manual tasks for improved speed and consistency. This includes AWS account Automation used to provision standard and shared AWS accounts, enable services and guardrails within them, and maintain their infrastructure and details.
* Identify and implement opportunities to improve and optimize Travelers' environment, through tactical recommendations and strategic plans, working collaboratively with teams across technology organizations.
* Define and implement technical requirements for Cloud solutions using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) methodologies.
* Design cloud deployment automation workflows while performing analysis and resolution for infrastructure issues of intermediate complexity.
* Configure and optimize cloud-based compute, storage, and networking resources ensuring efficiency, availability, and performance.
* Implement monitoring systems for Cloud while ensuring adherence to security protocols and compliance requirements.
* Collaborate with Technology Engineers to ensure seamless integration between infrastructure services and higher-level platform services.
Strategic Input:
* Work independently on well-scoped Cloud engineering problems while prioritizing according to business objectives.
* Contribute to the Cloud roadmap by identifying emerging technologies and services that align with business objectives.
* Work across technology stack boundaries.
* May perform occasional off-hour work on nights and weekends.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
Technical Expertise & Education:
* Three (3) years of Cloud/platform engineering experience preferred.
Certifications: related to the following is preferred but not required:
* AWS Developer Associate.
* AWS SYSOPS Administrator Associate.
* AWS DevOps Engineer Professional.
* AWS Solutions Architect Architect.
Strategic & Business Acumen:
* Developing delivery skills including the ability to participate in infrastructure team planning, learn to estimate infrastructure work efforts, assist in the applicaiton of designated infrastrcuture design strategy and methodology, test infrastructure changes following relevant examples including automation, take ownership of infrastructure components after deployment, quickly addressing issues as they arise, and collect and incorporate feedback throughout the process.
* Standard problem-solving skills including the ability to debug familiar infrastructure systems easily, recognize when own knowledge or experience is lacking and reach out for guidance, and approach each new infrastructure task as an opportunity to learn, continually applying prior learnings to new challenges.
Leadership & Influence:
* Strong communication skills that enable clear, concise interactions with team members and stakeholders.
* Your ability to document infrastructure work in an accessible manner, ask clarifying questions on requirements, and actively listen ensures seamless collaboration.
* You welcome constructive feedback and use it to continuously improve your approach to challenges.
* You demonstrate intermediate leadership capabilities with a proven track record of self-motivation and initiative.
* Your ability to identify and pursue personal growth opportunities in infrastructure technologies shows your commitment to professional development and positions you to take on increasing responsibilities within our team.
Domain Expertise:
* Emerging cloud platform expertise including the ability to learn from research, others and through asking thoughtful questions about infrastructure architecture, open to seizing opportunities to increase knowledge of cloud services and best practices.
Intermediate level knowledge with the following:
* Knowledge of process discipline and IDLC methodology.
* Full-stack software development with GoLang, Python, and/or Javascript using the Vue framework.
* Experience with CI/CD DevOps and configuration management tools like Jenkins, Docker, Github, GitHub Actions, and/or Puppet.
* Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (such as Terraform TFE or AWS Cloud Formations/CDK).
* API and Microservice topologies.
* Cloud computing knowledge (experience implementing Cloud services).
* Experience with Serverless architecture and Container platforms.
* Knowledge of infrastructure technologies such as Network, Database, Server, Storage etc. preferred.
What is a Must Have?
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, related STEM field, or its equivalent in work experience plus 2 years of cloud engineering experience.
What Is in It for You?
* Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
* Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
* Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
* Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
* Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit *********************************************************
Jr. Critical Infrastructure Engineer
Infrastructure engineer job in Minneapolis, MN
DataBank Holdings Ltd. is a leading provider of enterprise-class data center, cloud, and interconnection services, offering customers 100% uptime availability of data, applications, and infrastructure. DataBank's managed data center services are anchored in world-class facilities. Our customized technology solutions are designed to help customers effectively manage risk, improve technology performance, and allow focus on core business objectives. DataBank is headquartered in the historic former Federal Reserve Bank Building, in downtown Dallas, TX.
DataBank is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our work culture at DataBank does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, lineage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veterans' status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
As a Jr. Critical Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring 100% uptime of our data center operations, supporting mission-critical infrastructure for both the company and our customers. This position reports on-site and works closely with senior engineering staff and site operations teams to maintain, support, and optimize all technical aspects of facility operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitor and review maintenance methods, standards, and operating procedures for all facility equipment.
* Collaborate with the Chief Engineer to plan and execute customer solutions, including space, power, and cooling requirements.
* Support the daily operations of critical infrastructure systems-including power, HVAC, and life safety equipment-ensuring optimal performance and rapid incident response.
* Assist in generating and maintaining up-to-date facility and compliance reports.
* Provide technical support during customer installations and integrations, ensuring successful project completion.
* Address operational issues promptly to uphold our commitment to 100% uptime.
* Liaise effectively with operations management, vendors, and stakeholders to implement and track solutions.
Qualifications:
* 1-3 years of experience in facility operations within data centers, telecommunications, or similar mission-critical environments.
* Familiarity with maintenance management and ticketing software platforms.
* Capable of working in high-pressure, high-availability (24/7/365) environments, including vendor coordination and emergency response.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Foundational knowledge of mission-critical facility systems, including Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), generators, mechanical, and fire safety systems.
* Understanding of building automation systems, energy management, and control systems for mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
* Strong multi-tasking and time management skills; ability to meet shifting deadlines.
* Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
Benefits:
* Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
* Company-paid Life Insurance
* 401(k) plan with company match
* Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Compensation:
Salary range: $75,000 - $90,000 (commensurate with experience), plus full benefits package.
Global Infrastructure Engineer
Infrastructure engineer job in Rosemount, MN
The Site Operations team is responsible for the delivery of data center compute and storage at Meta, enabling our family of apps and services to support a growing global community. We are seeking a forward-thinking individual skilled across multiple disciplines to lead global initiatives on this team. The mission of this role is to identify and tackle the biggest technical and operational challenges and opportunities before SiteOps. The Infrastructure Engineer is expected to personally advance our highest impact initiatives, and to work with others to closure through the right working groups and delegates. The scope of the role is Infra-wide; the DC Infra Engineer is expected to work with the data center teams, Core Systems, CEA, PE, and hardware engineering to architect and implement adaptable solutions that transform our infrastructure in dimensions including performance, efficiency, quality, and resiliency. Areas of emphasis include next gen platforms, tools, and technologies; the interplay between our platforms and data centers; and the underlying architecture of our infrastructure including physical vs logical layer trade-offs.
**Required Skills:**
Global Infrastructure Engineer Responsibilities:
1. Represent Site Operations in leading work to define and architect new solutions on global initiatives, working with stakeholders across Infra Data Centers & Infrastructure teams
2. Assemble and lead teams to address complex engineering challenges, requiring technical expertise as well as a broad understanding of Meta's overall infrastructure
3. Address issues that can be ambiguous and global in nature, requiring leadership and collaboration across time zones, teams, and technical domains
4. Act as key SME and mentor in the design, operation, and troubleshooting of tools, technologies, and processes utilized within Site Operations
5. Understand and assess risks and challenges associated with emerging new hardware, data center and software technologies, and define & implement effective mitigations for these
6. Employ a holistic understanding of the full infrastructure stack to lead solutions that appropriately balance physical and logical layer
7. Act as a global communication and advisory point of contact for the design, implementation and delivery of projects that affect our global data center and server fleet and facilitate resolution of issues drawing on local expertise and global support partners
8. Leverage data-driven methodologies to understand a problem at the onset, define a plan, and measure progress throughout a project
9. Provide data supplied narratives and ensure a focus on continuous improvement
10. Build and support, trusted, cross-functional connections with teams across the globe and serve as an advocate for the Site Operations Team with key stakeholders, influencing policies and procedures to improve global data center operations
11. Approximately 20% - 30% travel
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
12. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
13. Knowledge of the full stack of infrastructure, with experience building or operating logical infrastructure on top of a complex, distributed physical infrastructure
14. Proven communication skills and experience working in a highly distributed environment, across teams/department boundaries
15. 10+ years of technical experience, in a large-scale data center or IT Infrastructure environment, or equivalent experience building platforms and systems for large scale compute
16. Experience building globally scalable solutions and translating global strategic initiatives into local executable projects
17. Knowledge of the interdependencies of data center functions and technologies including electrical, cooling, structured cabling, security, network, server and storage systems
18. Experience building, operating, and scaling with Linux or Unix Operating systems
19. Experience communicating the results of analysis and insights to cross functional teams and influencing the strategy of these teams
20. Experience with Data Center Design and Expansion
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
21. Extensive knowledge of storage and AI/ML related services and the hardware that supports them
22. Coding or scripting experience such as Bash, PHP, Python, SQL, or Perl
23. Experience in providing technical guidance to external vendors and partners. Knowledge and experience with virtualization, containerization, distributed systems, fault tolerance, and incident management
24. Experience with high level data center design, operations, basic electrical/mechanical infrastructure, and scaling physical infrastructure
**Public Compensation:**
$191,000/year to $262,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
Virtualization Engineer 3 Months contract (can be extended further)
Infrastructure engineer job in Minneapolis, MN
Pyramid is a leading Information Technology Consulting services company headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, GA with prime emphasis on the following service offerings: • Staff Augmentation • Lifecycle IT solutions o Application Development & Support
o Outsourced Testing
• Mobile Development and Test Automation
The company was incorporated in the State of Georgia in 1996 and has grown to over 2500 Information Technology consultants serving clients across the United States and around the globe. In addition to Atlanta, Pyramid has offices worldwide including Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Richmond, VA; San Francisco, CA and Somerset, NJ in the United States, London in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and three offices in India (New Delhi, Hyderabad and Chandigargh).
Pyramid has been ranked by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the largest diversity staffing firms specializing in IT and among the fastest growing U.S. staffing firm overall. In addition, Pyramid is a previous winner of the National Minority Supplier Development Council's Supplier of the Year and has won numerous Supplier of the Year awards from the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council.
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Specialties
IT Staff Augmentation, Application Management Services, Enterprise Project Solutions, Mobile Development, Mobile Test Automation, Product and Engineering Services, Enterprise Mobility, Test Automation, QA - Manual and Automated Testing, QA Strategy
Website
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Industry
Information Technology and Services
Type
Privately Held
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
1996
Location
: Minneapolis, MN (We need local candidates)
Yrs. of experience
: 5+ Yrs
Type of employment
: 3 Months contract (can be extended further)
Job Description
:
Virtualization Engineer "1. Server Engineering & Provisioning
2. VMware/Citrix Administration. VMware - infrastructure support/troubleshooting, architecture, building ESXi hosts, monitoring environment, reporting, researching/setting up new VMware technologies, etc… Citrix - publish applications, administrate and support Citrix environment
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
IT Systems Administrator
Infrastructure engineer job in Andover, MN
Job Description
Dynamic Sealing Technologies (DSTI) of Andover, MN is seeking a hands-on IT Systems Administrator to join our small but diverse technology team. In this role, you'll manage the full spectrum of our IT systems- from troubleshooting user issues to maintaining virtual servers, networks and firewalls. This position is ideal for an experienced IT professional who thrives on variety, independence, and seeing projects through from start to finish.
What You'll Do:
Manage and maintain DSTI's core network and systems across multiple locations, ensuring stability, reliability and security.
Triage and resolve incoming IT support requests, providing responsive assistance to users via phone, email or in person.
Plan and execute IT projects including system upgrades, network enhancements, and server migrations.
Configure, monitor, and maintain virtual environments, servers, firewalls, and related infrastructure systems.
Manage user accounts, permissions, and IT asset inventory.
Administer system backups, replication, and disaster recovery processes.
Support and enforce cybersecurity and compliance standards (e.g., NIST 800-171, CMMC, ISO 9001)
Document IT processes and create user guides to improve efficiency and consistency.
Collaborate with the Information Systems Manager to plan long-term infrastructure improvements.
Stay informed on emerging technologies and recommend practical solutions to improve reliability or performance.
Provide after hours support as needed for critical issues or maintenance windows.
What You Bring:
Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field.
5+ years of IT experience, including at least 2 years in systems administration for small or mid-sized businesses.
Strong working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and virtualization (VMware or similar).
Understanding of networking concepts and configuration (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, NAT, routing).
Experience with scripting tools (PowerShell, Bash, SQL) for automation and routine administration.
Understanding of backup and disaster recovery procedures and policies.
Experience managing VOIP systems, firewalls, and endpoint security tools.
Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively, focusing on doing the right work at the right time.
Willingness to provide occasional after-hours support for maintenance or emergencies.
About DSTI
We are a publicly owned global manufacturing company that designs and produces high-performance custom fluid sealing solutions for multiple industries including medical, aerospace, oil and gas, food packaging, and alternative energy.
We seek employees who share our desire to be part of something bigger than ourselves.
We are open minded: We take an optimistic and "can-do" approach to the opportunities and challenges we face.
We are one team: Win or lose, we trust and support each other, find agreement and work together as one.
We get results: We love getting things done and execute fearlessly and strategically to create success for our customers, our team and ourselves.
We enjoy what we do: We are passionate about creating a better world and believe it's all about enjoying what you do, having fun while doing it and celebrating the wins.
We seek progress: We learn from everything we do and move with speed and agility to innovate, evolve, and adapt as necessary to maximize impact.
For the health and well-being of our valued employees, we also offer medical insurance with a company HSA contribution, dental, vision, paid short-term and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan with company contribution, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), paid term life insurance, and ongoing tuition reimbursement.
Flexible Work Schedule
The typical schedule would be Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with some flexibility. Due to the high level of collaboration within our teams as well as the hands-on support nature of this role, we prefer you to be physically present in our Andover, MN location.
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you feel that you would be right for this IT Systems Administrator position with Dynamic Sealing Technologies, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. Select applicants will receive a link to complete a more in-depth application.
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IT Systems Engineer
Infrastructure engineer job in Plymouth, MN
At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.
JOB SUMMARY:
The IT Systems Engineer is a key contributor to the stability, performance, and security of the organization's core infrastructure - including server, storage, virtualization, and identity systems. This role leads the design, administration, and ongoing enhancement of these foundational environments to ensure high availability and optimal performance. The engineer also partners closely with product and operational teams to deliver expert technical guidance, resolve complex issues, and support cross-functional initiatives that advance business objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Administer and continuously optimize datacenter and branch office server, virtualization, and storage infrastructures to ensure scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
* Lead capacity planning, performance tuning, and lifecycle management of infrastructure components across hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud).
* Architect and implement infrastructure enhancements aligned with business goals, security standards, and emerging technologies.
* Evaluate and recommend new tools, platforms, and methodologies to improve operational efficiency and system resilience.
* Configure new and existing technology solutions following industry best practices, with a strong emphasis on automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and repeatable deployment processes.
* Lead technical aspects of infrastructure projects, including scoping, risk assessment, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and project deadlines.
* Adhere to and promote existing ITIL processes and standard procedures.
* Define and document operational standards, runbooks, and escalation procedures for Level 1-3 support teams.
* Stay current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education.
* Share insights and innovations with the broader team to foster a learning-oriented environment.
* Lead post-incident reviews and contribute to root cause analysis and preventive measures.
* Participate in a rotating 24x7 on-call schedule, providing expert-level support and rapid incident resolution across global infrastructure.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION:
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
* Minimum 3 years of experience administering or supporting Microsoft Windows Server in enterprise environments, with deep expertise in Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, File Services, Group Policy, and troubleshooting across both physical and virtual infrastructures.
* Minimum 3 years of experience administering or supporting VMWare environments on enterprise-grade physical hardware, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of rack-mounted and blade servers (e.g., Cisco UCS, HPE BladeSystem).
* Minimum 1 year of experience administering or supporting Microsoft Entra, including user and role management, app registrations, SSO (SAML/OIDC), certificates/secrets, and Entra Connect.
* Advanced PowerShell scripting skills for automation, reporting, and system management.
* Experience working with Storage Area Network (SAN) technologies, including configuration and management of iSCSI and/or Fibre Channel protocols.
* Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions in virtualized environments (e.g., Rubrik, Commvault, Veeam).
* Strong understanding of networking concepts, including IP addressing and subnetting, routing protocols, DNS resolution, and secure communication protocols such as SSL/TLS.
* Strong understanding of ITIL processes, including incident, change, and problem management.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions and mentor junior staff.
* Proven ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including subscriptions, management groups, virtual networks, NSGs, load balancers, and ExpressRoute gateways.
* Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integration of VMware with public cloud platforms (e.g., Azure VMware Solution, VMware Cloud on AWS).
* Experience with Linux operating systems such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Ubuntu, including system configuration, package management, and basic shell scripting.
* Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform).
* Technical certifications with Microsoft, Redhat, Nutanix, and/or VMWare.
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $78,000 to $97,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.
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To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!
At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.
About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER, RZR and Polaris GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. ***************
EEO Statement
Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at ************ or ******************************. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).
Auto-ApplyTechnical Support Engineer
Infrastructure engineer job in Ellsworth, WI
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Our Technicians deliver TV and Smart Home solutions to millions of customers. As a technician, we will train you to lead the charge for a world-class customer experience, educating and connecting more Americans with every home you visit. You're the backbone of our organization and ensure an excellent customer experience. Our dedication to customer experience has paid off, as DISH is a six-time J.D. Power award winner for being #1 in Customer Satisfaction.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
You'll visit customers' homes, solve problems, and introduce them to smart home tech.
Install and service DISH equipment and smart home products in customers' homes
Teach customers how to use their tech and offer additional services when helpful
Keep a clean work area and maintain a professional attitude while working independently but staying connected with the team
What's in it for You:
Career Growth: Start here and grow fast! Many of our leaders began in this role, with opportunities to move into different departments for new challenges
Pay Increases: Automatic promotion after 6 months with a $1/hour raise. Additional promotions with 5-10% pay increases based on performance
Bonus Potential: Earn up to $6,400 your first year, and up to $9,100 annually after. High performers also receive AwardPerqs-redeemable for travel, electronics, and more
Comprehensive Benefits: Paid training, time off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance packages, HSA, 401(K) with company match, Employee Stock Purchasing Program and Tuition Reimbursement
Exclusive Perks: Complimentary DISH TV ($114.99/month), discounts on Sling TV ($5/month), and Boost Mobile plans (starting at $15/month), company-provided van, tools, and uniforms
Paid Training You'll Get:
Clear, step-by-step guidance for installations and service
Smart home tech knowledge to support and educate customers
Best practices created by our most experienced techs
Skills, Experience and Requirements
What You'll Need:
Valid Driver's License: Clean record required
Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to travel as needed; flexible to work shifts that might include evenings, weekends, or holidays
Physical Ability:
Climb ladders (up to 40 ft)
Lift up to 70 lbs
Must meet and maintain 335 lb weight limit
Customer Focus: Build trust and create a great experience
Problem-Solving: Tackle a variety of challenges on the spot
Determination: Work in tight spaces and all kinds of weather
Adaptability: Handle changes and unexpected tasks with ease
Benefits:
From versatile health perks to new career opportunities, check out our benefits on our careers website.
Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment screen, to include a drug test and an acceptable driving record. Compensation listed may reflect a combination of hourly pay rate and location pay differential.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact *************** if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $21.25/Hour
Distinguished Engineer - AI Infrastructure Architecture
Infrastructure engineer job in Minneapolis, MN
Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world. Leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure and reliable. Come help organizations be their best, while you reach new heights with a team that has your back.
Meet the Team
Our Distinguished Engineer team drives architecture and technical direction for Splunk's $3.5B platform, ingesting petabytes of data for over 95% of the Fortune 100. As a tight-knit group of DEs reporting to the VP of Architecture, we operate autonomously while coordinating closely on practical, durable solutions that evolve the platform for future requirements. Each DE owns cross-organizational domains that shift fluidly as needs arise. Work alongside exceptionally smart engineers who value rigorous thinking and friendly collaboration-this is where the technical future gets defined!
Impact:
Architect and operationalize AI infrastructure as a core component of Cisco Data Fabric, enabling engineering teams to integrate AI capabilities across the world's largest, most diverse data sets. Design MLOps platforms that solve complex lifecycle challenges-managing embedding model migrations, version compatibility, and continuous model updates-while ensuring operational excellence through monitoring, governance, and serving at petabyte scale. Identify and drive new opportunities for leveraging AI across the stack, establishing consistent architectural patterns for agent prompts, tool integration, and model orchestration. Build data pipelines and operational frameworks that enable hundreds of engineers to confidently deploy both LLMs and traditional ML models into production. Success is measured by customer adoption and usage of AI-powered features, alongside operational metrics-model performance, inference latency, and deployment velocity-that directly impact customer value.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's in Computer Science (or equivalent) with 15+ years of related experience; or Master's with 12+ years; or PhD with 8+ years or equivalent experience
* Designed and deployed AI/ML infrastructure and features in production cloud environments
* Experience with major AI services including OpenAI, Anthropic, HuggingFace, AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI Service, or similar platforms
* Production experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platform
* Led technical decisions and architectural direction across engineering organizations of 50+ engineers
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with LLM-specific infrastructure including agent frameworks, prompt management, and tool integration
* Model serving at scale with experience in inference optimization and performance monitoring
* Designed and deployed AI/ML infrastructure for on-premises environments
* Experience with major ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.) and model formats
* Proven track record mentoring and growing engineers, with strong collaboration skills
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
The starting salary range posted for this position is $267,600.00 to $339,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
* 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
* 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
* Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
* Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
* 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
* Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
* Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
* .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
* 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
* 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
* Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$273,200.00 - $442,600.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$267,600.00 - $390,300.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - 1, Developer
Infrastructure engineer job in Saint Paul, MN
**Who Are We?** Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
**Job Category**
Technology
**Compensation Overview**
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
**Salary Range**
$99,100.00 - $163,400.00
**Target Openings**
1
**What Is the Opportunity?**
Travelers is seeking a Cloud Engineer I to join our organization as we grow and transform Application Platform Engineering within our Enterprise Technology Solutions organization. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced full-stack software engineer to help modernize our cloud account provisioning and management automation, build new microservices for Infrastructure as Code pipelines, and support adoption to Public Cloud platforms.
Our Cloud Engineers are tasked with designing, building, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and efficient cloud-based infrastructure and services. These efforts support innovation, application development, and technology operations across the enterprise. The team ensures that Travelers' cloud environments enable agility while maintaining reliability, performance, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with security and governance standards. Working across the full spectrum of cloud operations, Cloud Engineers handle everything from foundational infrastructure provisioning and automation to advanced architectural design and strategic planning. Their responsibilities vary based on experience, ranging from implementing basic cloud configurations to delivering enterprise-grade solutions and providing technical leadership across multi-cloud environments. This role demands expertise in Cloud Platforms and Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, scripting, networking concepts, integration patterns, and DevOps methodologies. Collaboration with Technology Engineering and Application Engineering teams is essential to design and manage cloud ecosystems that empower software development teams to innovate while ensuring adherence to enterprise standards and best practices. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. The company does not sponsor/support H-1B petitions, TN, or Forms I-983/STEM OPT, this this role.
**What Will You Do?**
+ Responsible for performing analysis, design, and implementation of Cloud services across public cloud environments with a high degree of accuracy.
**Technical Execution:**
+ Complete intermediate end to end engineering tasks for specific system assignments including developing, analyzing, configuring, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, documenting, health monitoring/alerting, and implementing based on user or system design specifications, as well as participating in troubleshooting, conducting impact analysis and escalating appropriately.
+ Writes and supports Infrastructure-As-Code within an approved pipeline and adheres to best practices and standards.
+ Support and develop cloud automatiuon of manual tasks for improved speed and consistency. This includes AWS account Automation used to provision standard and shared AWS accounts, enable services and guardrails within them, and maintain their infrastructure and details.
+ Identify and implement opportunities to improve and optimize Travelers' environment, through tactical recommendations and strategic plans, working collaboratively with teams across technology organizations.
+ Define and implement technical requirements for Cloud solutions using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) methodologies.
+ Design cloud deployment automation workflows while performing analysis and resolution for infrastructure issues of intermediate complexity.
+ Configure and optimize cloud-based compute, storage, and networking resources ensuring efficiency, availability, and performance.
+ Implement monitoring systems for Cloud while ensuring adherence to security protocols and compliance requirements.
+ Collaborate with Technology Engineers to ensure seamless integration between infrastructure services and higher-level platform services.
**Strategic Input:**
+ Work independently on well-scoped Cloud engineering problems while prioritizing according to business objectives.
+ Contribute to the Cloud roadmap by identifying emerging technologies and services that align with business objectives.
+ Work across technology stack boundaries.
+ May perform occasional off-hour work on nights and weekends.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**
**Technical Expertise & Education** :
+ Three (3) years of Cloud/platform engineering experience preferred.
**Certifications:** related to the following is preferred but not required:
+ AWS Developer Associate.
+ AWS SYSOPS Administrator Associate.
+ AWS DevOps Engineer Professional.
+ AWS Solutions Architect Architect.
**Strategic & Business Acumen:**
+ Developing delivery skills including the ability to participate in infrastructure team planning, learn to estimate infrastructure work efforts, assist in the applicaiton of designated infrastrcuture design strategy and methodology, test infrastructure changes following relevant examples including automation, take ownership of infrastructure components after deployment, quickly addressing issues as they arise, and collect and incorporate feedback throughout the process.
+ Standard problem-solving skills including the ability to debug familiar infrastructure systems easily, recognize when own knowledge or experience is lacking and reach out for guidance, and approach each new infrastructure task as an opportunity to learn, continually applying prior learnings to new challenges.
**Leadership & Influence:**
+ Strong communication skills that enable clear, concise interactions with team members and stakeholders.
+ Your ability to document infrastructure work in an accessible manner, ask clarifying questions on requirements, and actively listen ensures seamless collaboration.
+ You welcome constructive feedback and use it to continuously improve your approach to challenges.
+ You demonstrate intermediate leadership capabilities with a proven track record of self-motivation and initiative.
+ Your ability to identify and pursue personal growth opportunities in infrastructure technologies shows your commitment to professional development and positions you to take on increasing responsibilities within our team.
**Domain Expertise:**
+ Emerging cloud platform expertise including the ability to learn from research, others and through asking thoughtful questions about infrastructure architecture, open to seizing opportunities to increase knowledge of cloud services and best practices.
**Intermediate** **level knowledge** **with the** **following:**
+ Knowledge of process discipline and IDLC methodology.
+ Full-stack software development with GoLang, Python, and/or Javascript using the Vue framework.
+ Experience with CI/CD DevOps and configuration management tools like Jenkins, Docker, Github, GitHub Actions, and/or Puppet.
+ Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (such as Terraform TFE or AWS Cloud Formations/CDK).
+ API and Microservice topologies.
+ Cloud computing knowledge (experience implementing Cloud services).
+ Experience with Serverless architecture and Container platforms.
+ Knowledge of infrastructure technologies such as Network, Database, Server, Storage etc. preferred.
**What is a Must Have?**
+ Bachelor's degree in computer science, related STEM field, or its equivalent in work experience plus 2 years of cloud engineering experience.
**What Is in It for You?**
+ **Health Insurance** : Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
+ **Retirement:** Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
+ **Paid Time Off:** Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
+ **Wellness Program:** The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
+ **Volunteer Encouragement:** We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
**Employment Practices**
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email (*******************) so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit ******************************************************** .
Global Infrastructure Engineer
Infrastructure engineer job in Rosemount, MN
The Site Operations team is responsible for the delivery of data center compute and storage at Meta, enabling our family of apps and services to support a growing global community. We are seeking a forward-thinking individual skilled across multiple disciplines to lead global initiatives on this team. The mission of this role is to identify and tackle the biggest technical and operational challenges and opportunities before SiteOps. The Infrastructure Engineer is expected to personally advance our highest impact initiatives, and to work with others to closure through the right working groups and delegates. The scope of the role is Infra-wide; the DC Infra Engineer is expected to work with the data center teams, Core Systems, CEA, PE, and hardware engineering to architect and implement adaptable solutions that transform our infrastructure in dimensions including performance, efficiency, quality, and resiliency. Areas of emphasis include next gen platforms, tools, and technologies; the interplay between our platforms and data centers; and the underlying architecture of our infrastructure including physical vs logical layer trade-offs.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
* Knowledge of the full stack of infrastructure, with experience building or operating logical infrastructure on top of a complex, distributed physical infrastructure
* Proven communication skills and experience working in a highly distributed environment, across teams/department boundaries
* 10+ years of technical experience, in a large-scale data center or IT Infrastructure environment, or equivalent experience building platforms and systems for large scale compute
* Experience building globally scalable solutions and translating global strategic initiatives into local executable projects
* Knowledge of the interdependencies of data center functions and technologies including electrical, cooling, structured cabling, security, network, server and storage systems
* Experience building, operating, and scaling with Linux or Unix Operating systems
* Experience communicating the results of analysis and insights to cross functional teams and influencing the strategy of these teams
* Experience with Data Center Design and Expansion
Preferred Qualifications
* Extensive knowledge of storage and AI/ML related services and the hardware that supports them
* Coding or scripting experience such as Bash, PHP, Python, SQL, or Perl
* Experience in providing technical guidance to external vendors and partners. Knowledge and experience with virtualization, containerization, distributed systems, fault tolerance, and incident management
* Experience with high level data center design, operations, basic electrical/mechanical infrastructure, and scaling physical infrastructure
Responsibilities
* Represent Site Operations in leading work to define and architect new solutions on global initiatives, working with stakeholders across Infra Data Centers & Infrastructure teams
* Assemble and lead teams to address complex engineering challenges, requiring technical expertise as well as a broad understanding of Meta's overall infrastructure
* Address issues that can be ambiguous and global in nature, requiring leadership and collaboration across time zones, teams, and technical domains
* Act as key SME and mentor in the design, operation, and troubleshooting of tools, technologies, and processes utilized within Site Operations
* Understand and assess risks and challenges associated with emerging new hardware, data center and software technologies, and define & implement effective mitigations for these
* Employ a holistic understanding of the full infrastructure stack to lead solutions that appropriately balance physical and logical layer
* Act as a global communication and advisory point of contact for the design, implementation and delivery of projects that affect our global data center and server fleet and facilitate resolution of issues drawing on local expertise and global support partners
* Leverage data-driven methodologies to understand a problem at the onset, define a plan, and measure progress throughout a project
* Provide data supplied narratives and ensure a focus on continuous improvement
* Build and support, trusted, cross-functional connections with teams across the globe and serve as an advocate for the Site Operations Team with key stakeholders, influencing policies and procedures to improve global data center operations
* Approximately 20% - 30% travel
About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form.