Sr. Infrastructure Engineer

WebstaurantStore.com - a Clark Associates company - the internet's largest restaurant supplier, has an immediate opening for an Sr. Infrastructure Engineer within our Infrastructure Engineering Team! In this position, you'll assist in supporting the systems within our production server stacks, while enjoying a collaborative environment with room for growth and training provided when needed. If you're a smart, analytical, and driven technology professional who loves working with and implementing, technology solutions, don't miss this chance to join our growing team!

If you're searching for a full-time, permanent work-at-home career, we've got an opportunity for you to join our fast-growing team! As a WebstaurantStore remote employee, you'll enjoy the same training and support to be successful in your position as employees at our physical corporate locations. We stay connected through video meetings, training sessions, and collaborative forums, and provide opportunities for you to connect with other employees from across the country both professionally and personally.

Position: Sr. Infrastructure Engineer

Company: WebstaurantStore.com (a Clark Associates company)

Location: Remote (Work-at-home)

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentoring more jr. level employees' technical skills.
• Leading projects and initiatives independently.
• Accountable for meeting team project deadlines on time.
• Conversing with vendors on current and future technologies.
• Troubleshooting various server and storage hardware issues.
• Experience with Dell, EMC, NVIDIA, Brocade hardware or similar technologies.
• Design, implement, and maintain Dell server infrastructure, including modular and rack mount servers.
• Perform regular maintenance, updates, and upgrades.
• Monitor server performance and suggest improvements.
• Manage our backup environment, ensuring backups are taken and are viable.
• Document systems and procedures.
• Collaborate with Site Reliability and Database Teams.
• Stay updated on new technologies and apply them as needed.

Required Skills:

• Project Leadership: Independently leading projects and initiatives, ensuring effective execution and successful outcomes.
• Deadline Management: Taking responsibility for meeting project deadlines and ensuring timely delivery of team objectives.
• Vendor Communication: Engaging with vendors to discuss and explore current and future technologies, aligning them with organizational need.
• System Automation: Experience with Ansible.
• Virtualization: Familiarity with VMware.
• Server Management: Proficiency with Dell server infrastructure.
• Storage Solutions: Experience with block and object storage arrays.
• Backup Technologies: Experience with Commvault or similar backup software.
• AI Technologies: Knowledge of AI-based server hardware.
• Experience: At least five years in systems administration, systems engineering, or a minimum of an Associate's degree in and IT related discipline.
• Soft Skills: Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Basic programming and SQL knowledge.
• Experience with Kubernetes and deploying automation roles.

Certifications Preferred:

• Microsoft Certifications
• VMware Certifications

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Supportive work environment with training and growth opportunities.
• Connection with employees across the country.

If this role aligns with your experience and career goals, submitting your resume could be a great next step!

Remote work qualifications

• Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.
• Access to a home router and modem.
• A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
• A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
• The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
• Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY). H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.