STAFF SYSTEMS ENGINEER / SYSTEMS ENGINEER

　　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.

　　ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

　　Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include SKIPPY® , SPAM ®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the “Global 2000 World’s Best Employers” list by Forbes magazine for three straight years, is one of Fortune magazine’s most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens” list for the 12th year in a row, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/.

　　SUMMARY:

　　This position works on the Systems and Collaboration team with a focus on Enterprise systems including Google Cloud Platform, along with other cloud and virtualization platforms. Additionally, automation, orchestration, enterprise scheduling, and Microsoft 365 systems administration. The role will require working some nights and weekends to perform upgrades and installs during non-production hours as well as provide third level support.

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

　　RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Responsible for Infrastructure as a Service (Iaas) Cloud Administration – to include major cloud platforms, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Oracle

　　Executing system design, installation, configuration, and management of Enterprise Scheduling Platforms and development

　　Responsible for the architecture, planning, implementation, and maintenance of server operating systems

　　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

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Required

　　An appropriate bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, or related field

　　3+ years of experience in IT infrastructure systems engineering or related field

　　Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Cloud administration with Google Cloud Platform – Computer Engine, GKE, Docker Containers, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform

　　Strong knowledge of ITS infrastructure and strong troubleshooting experience, including networking and TCP/IP Concepts, server hardware

　　A 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 3 rd level support and/or system upgrades in support of Plant downtime availability windows

　　Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States

　　Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa

　　Preferred

　　Advanced technical developer skills with scripting automation – Powershell, Python

　　Technical experience with Hybrid Cloud Modernization and multi-cloud administration

　　Technical experience with Microsoft 365 System Administration – Teams, Sharepoint, etc.

　　Proficiency in Linux and/or Windows server based operating system software, hardware, and virtualization technologies

　　Proficiency in physical servers, storage arrays, storage protocols, backup, and restoration technologies

　　Advanced technical experience in VMware hypervisor administration and maintenance

　　Location: Austin, MN (Headquarters) preferred. We are also open to a remote work arrangement for employees based in the Midwest.

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

　　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.

　　The base pay range is $80,000 to $131,000 per year; however, actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.

　　The deadline to apply for this posting is February 16, 2024.

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

　　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.

　　Requisition ID : 22563

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