Senior IT Server & Cloud Computing Engineer

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As a Senior IT Server & Cloud Computing Engineer at Smithfield Foods, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining the company’s hybrid cloud and server infrastructure. You will lead the implementation of innovative solutions that drive reliability, scalability, and performance across enterprise systems. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional IT teams and vendors to manage company-wide deployments, establish and enforce standards, and optimize operations through automation and proactive monitoring.

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With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

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Responsibilities

• You will help shape the infrastructure strategy, strengthen system governance, and ensure seamless integration of technology that supports Smithfield’s business objectives.
• The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
• They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise on implementation teams deploying new systems and operational processes that align with strategic business initiatives and approved projects.
• Assist in developing detailed implementation and contingency plans to ensure successful system deployment, minimal business disruption, and effective disaster recovery preparedness.
• Continuously improve system performance through proactive tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting to identify and resolve potential issues before they impact business operations.
• Deliver advanced server administration and operational support for both on-premise and cloud environments, ensuring high availability, reliability, and security across all systems.
• Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed infrastructure systems and solutions to identify opportunities for optimization, standardization, and modernization.
• Partner with external service providers to achieve operational excellence, optimize vendor performance, and ensure alignment with Smithfield’s technology and business goals.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging enterprise technologies, infrastructure upgrades, and process improvements that drive innovation and scalability.
• Contribute to the strategy, management, and governance of IT operations by designing infrastructure solutions that meet current and future business requirements while integrating seamlessly with existing systems.
• Identify patterns and potential risks through root-cause analysis and data-driven insights, implementing solutions that enhance long-term system performance and reliability.
• Forecast capacity and performance requirements for both organic growth and new projects, communicating insights to I&O leadership for effective financial and resource planning.
• Mentor and train team members to strengthen group capabilities, providing education on new compute services, infrastructure tools, and best practices.
• Create, maintain, and continuously improve documentation for compute services, system designs, and engineering standards to ensure consistency, knowledge retention, and operational readiness.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Established technical knowledge of hands-on experience in Windows and/or Linux server administration (Red Hat Linux a plus).
• Proven expertise in hyperconverged solutions, Active Directory, ADFS, SCCM, VMware, Cisco UCS, Veeam, and Red Hat Satellite Server.
• Experience supporting multi-cloud enterprise environments with a strong understanding of Azure and AWS capabilities, service cost structures, and orchestration tools for process automation.
• In-depth understanding of infrastructure systems, hardware, and software operations, including the principles and techniques of installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to evolving technologies, acquire new skills, and apply innovative solutions to dynamic business environments.
• Self-motivated and analytical professional with excellent problem-solving abilities, capable of identifying root causes, anticipating risks, and implementing timely resolutions.
• Skilled in analyzing, translating, and defining business requirements into effective technical solutions that meet organizational goals.
• Excellent organizational, technical, and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Respects others, fosters teamwork, and contributes to a positive and inclusive work environment aligned with Smithfield’s culture and values.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $105,000 - $140,000 annually.

Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire.

Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations.

At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package.

Benefits

• Learn more about our benefits package here.

THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Relocation Package Available Yes EEO Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.