Komatsu · 2 weeks ago
Infrastructure Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expKomatsu is a global leader in technologies and services for various markets including construction and mining. They are seeking an Infrastructure Analyst who will drive modernization initiatives, provide operational support, and mentor junior staff while working with cutting-edge technologies.
ConstructionIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Drive strategic modernization initiatives by leading the design, implementation, and adoption of infrastructure-as-code, automation, and cloud-native practices across the enterprise
Provide oversight and leadership for operational support of critical infrastructure in both cloud platforms and co-located data centers, ensuring service reliability and guiding junior staff where appropriate
Lead proof-of-concept (POC) efforts with vertical teams to evaluate emerging technologies, develop business cases, and influence enterprise adoption strategies
Act as a thought leader on infrastructure trends, bringing forward innovative solutions and advising leadership on opportunities to enhance scalability, security, and efficiency
Foster cross-team collaboration with security, service delivery, applications, and business units, serving as a connector who breaks down silos and champions inclusive, team-oriented problem solving
Mentor and coach peers and junior engineers, contributing to team development, knowledge sharing, and a culture of continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred. Equivalent hands-on experience in infrastructure engineering or related technical roles will be considered in lieu of formal education
2+ years in infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or cloud operations, with progressive responsibility
Demonstrated experience in modernization efforts such as automation, infrastructure-as-code, or cloud migrations
Strong track record of cross-team collaboration and working effectively in diverse technical environments
Certifications: None required. Industry certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, VMware, Cisco, Terraform) are highly valued but not mandatory
Occasional travel expected (up to 10–15%), including regional site visits and domestic travel for team or project collaboration
Preferred
PKI / Cloud PKI expertise: Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and operating Public Key Infrastructure solutions in both on-premises and cloud environments—emphasizing secure certificate lifecycle management, trust models, key rotation, and integration with infrastructure automation
Nutanix AHV hypervisor proficiency: Deep working knowledge of Nutanix's native, Type-1 hypervisor (Acropolis Hypervisor), including integrated virtualization with Nutanix HCI, Prism management, automation via APIs, live migration, HA, and performance/resiliency optimizations
Storage optimization & tiering strategies: Applied understanding of hierarchical data tiering—moving data across hot, warm, and cold storage based on access patterns to maximize performance and minimize cost. Familiarity with both hardware-based and cloud/object-tiering models (e.g. SSD to HDD to object/blob storage)
Infrastructure-as-code (IaC): Advanced use of tools like Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation (or equivalents) to define, provision, and manage infrastructure through code—enabling repeatability, compliance, version control, and automation
Deployment orchestration: Proficiency in coordinating and automating multi-stage deployments across environments using orchestrators such as Kubernetes (incl. K8s-native workloads on AHV), GitOps toolchains, or equivalent technologies to streamline CI/CD pipelines and delivery workflows
Benefits
Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
401k and/or employee savings programs
Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
Employee and family assistance programs
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Employee learning and development programs
Company
Komatsu
Komatsu is a manufacturing company that specializes in the development of equipment for the construction industry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Hayden Akers
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