STAFF SYSTEMS ENGINEER / SYSTEMS ENGINEER – CORPORATE OFFICE (AUSTIN, MN)

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will serve as a subject matter expert for Enterprise Storage and Data Protection system administration. This opportunity requires experience in system administration while offering the opportunity to expand in the role for a motivated individual. 

• Design, implement, configure, and monitor Enterprise storage to meet business needs. 
• Manage physical hardware in the corporate data centers.
• Ensure compliance with vendor best practices, security policies and disaster recovery requirements.
• Collaborate with platform teams on storage lifecycle management.
• Maintain, monitor, and test data protection solutions for business continuity.
• Maintain Cisco MDS Fiber Channel networking environment.
• Forecast and plan for yearly expense and capital budgets. 
• Is responsible for researching, implementing, and maintaining system and platform security to help ensure environment stability, solving complex computer performance and technical problems, as well as developing and following well documented change control procedures.

Level of position will be determined based on experience and skillset. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, or a related field
• 3 years of experience in IT infrastructure systems engineering or a related field
• Desire to learn new technology and manage vendor relationships
• Proficiency in administration of enterprise physical servers, storage arrays or data protection
• Pattern of initiative and technical innovation, proven problem solving, decision making and project management skills, strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work on nights, weekends, holidays for 3rd level support and/or system upgrades in support of Plant downtime availability
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident or have the authorization to work in the United States
• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa

Preferred

• Experience with Netapp, Dell storage, IBM storage and Cisco MDS
• Experience with Rubrik and IBM Storage Protect
• Strong knowledge of ITS infrastructure and strong troubleshooting experience, including networking and TCP/IP Concepts, server hardware

LOCATION: Austin, MN (Global Headquarters)

A comprehensive relocation package to the Austin, MN area will be offered, if required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel may be necessary 10% of the time. 

BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation. 

For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.