Smithfield Foods · 1 day ago
Senior Solution Engineer - Server & Cloud
Suffolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. As a Senior Solution Engineer – Server & Cloud, you will design, build, and implement enterprise-level server and cloud solutions while collaborating with IT teams and mentoring team members.
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Responsibilities
Design and build server and cloud solutions by collaborating with IT teams to ensure reliability, stability, performance, and future capacity as part of enterprise architecture
Provide technical expertise and leadership on implementation teams deploying new systems and operational processes aligned with strategic initiatives and approved projects
Deliver advanced administration and technical support for daily operations across both on-premise and cloud platforms, ensuring seamless service delivery
Analyze, evaluate, and recommend server and cloud technologies to ensure compliance with security, scalability, and performance standards
Leverage relationships with external service providers to optimize performance, manage costs, and drive operational excellence
Conduct research and evaluate new enterprise technologies, processes, and upgrades to identify solutions that meet performance, scalability, and budgetary requirements
Participate in IT strategy, governance, and process management by designing solutions that meet evolving requirements and integrate with existing infrastructure
Apply advanced problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues proactively, preventing potential disruptions to business productivity
Assess growth and project requirements for capacity planning and communicate forecasts to I&O leadership for financial and resource planning
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of server and cloud services, including design specifications, standards, and training resources for IT teams
Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee coaching
Qualification
Required
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
Recognized and established technical knowledge with significant hands-on experience in enterprise design, build, and administration of server and cloud platforms (Azure & AWS a plus)
Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with Windows and Linux administration (Red Hat Linux a plus), hyperconverged solutions, and enterprise-level infrastructure management
Skilled in Active Directory, ADFS, SCCM, VMware, Dell VxRail, Veeam, and Red Hat Satellite Server; experience with orchestration and automation tools such as Red Hat Ansible preferred
Experience working with multi-cloud enterprise environments, with strong understanding of advanced capabilities and cost structures of major providers (Azure and AWS)
Strong knowledge of infrastructure operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance, with the ability to quickly identify root causes, deliver efficient solutions, and mitigate risks
Ability to adapt to evolving technologies, learn new platforms and tools, and work independently in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Demonstrated informal leadership skills and ability to partner effectively with teams such as Network, Security, and Enterprise Architecture
Ability to analyze, translate, and define business requirements into scalable technical solutions that align with organizational needs
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, service-oriented style
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% as needed
Preferred
Experience with orchestration and automation tools such as Red Hat Ansible
Benefits
Relocation Package Available
Company
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$454.11M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $454.11M
2025-01-28IPO
2013-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Shane Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Allyson Bouldon
Vice President, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
Recent News
2025-12-16
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2025-11-25
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