Brown-Forman · 4 hours ago
Senior Systems Engineer
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBrown-Forman is a premium spirits company seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide systems engineering, implementation, and support for their global technology infrastructure. This role involves managing server and storage systems, data networks, and information security while collaborating with various teams to ensure optimal operations.
Food and BeverageWine And SpiritsWinery
Responsibilities
Recommend and implement IT solutions to improve operations
Lead or support multiple infrastructure projects using the internal project lifecycle
Identify process gaps and build business cases for new technology investments
Design and evaluate infrastructure for performance, security, and scalability
Create and maintain documentation, including diagrams, specifications, test plans, and change controls
Estimate project costs and assist in prioritizing based on business value
Align technical solutions with broader IT strategy and user needs
Troubleshoot escalated technical issues across systems and infrastructure
Work with vendors and partners to support hardware, software, and services
Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues and ensure service levels are met
Document procedures for operational support and knowledge sharing
Provide tier-3 engineering support to maintain smooth system operations
Create and maintain system documentation for operational infrastructure management
Collaborate with strategic teams to resolve problems and take corrective actions to ensure systems meet operational and functional SLAs
Deliver engineering-level support for Brown-Forman infrastructure to sustain daily operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electronic engineering, mathematics, computer science, or a related field with 3–5 years of relevant systems engineering experience architecting, deploying, and supporting enterprise‑scale server, virtualization, cloud, and storage systems, including the ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues in a production environment; OR 5–7 years of equivalent hands‑on systems engineering experience with the same technical scope and responsibilities
Process-oriented yet innovative, self-starting, and hands-on technology professional able to work under general supervision
Strong verbal and written interpersonal skills, including presentation and negotiation skills for communication across all organizational levels
Exposure to Windows and/or Linux server administration (full lifecycle)
Proficient in Microsoft Active Directory
Experience with installation and configuration of server hardware
Understanding of Windows Operating System architecture
Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware or HyperV
Experience in software patching and device management (Windows/macOS)
Basic understanding of backup and recovery practices
Knowledge of Disaster Recovery procedures and planning
Networking basics and collaboration technologies (A/V, video conferencing, etc.)
Exposure to cloud infrastructure like Azure or GCP
Preferred
Linux experience is a plus, but not required
Experience with backup and recovery solutions, monitoring tools, or automation/scripting
Certifications in Microsoft, RedHat, VMware, or other infrastructure technologies are a bonus
Ability to travel up to 10%
Capable of managing and/or participating in department-level projects with some complexity
Skilled in initiating, evaluating, developing, and influencing user adoption of IT recommendations
Familiarity with GSuite applications
Additional certifications in infrastructure technologies (e.g., VMware, RedHat, Pure, MobileIron, Microsoft, Cisco) are a plus
Experience with cloud infrastructure such as Azure or GCP
Benefits
Equitable pay structures for individual and company performance
Premium employee experience
A range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce
Company
Brown-Forman
Brown‑Forman Corporation is a global leader in the spirits industry, responsibly building exceptional beverage alcohol brands for more than 155 years.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (2)
2022 (2)
2021 (2)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.25B2023-03-21Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2018-03-22Post Ipo Debt· $600M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Lawson Whiting
President & Chief Executive Officer
Leslie Fugate
Vice President Director, Public Affairs, U.S. State and Local, Canada, & Latin America
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