Infrastructure Engineer - Data Center Networking

Responsibilities

• Works across a large breadth of technologies
• Focuses on hands-on prototyping, research efforts, and Proof of Concepts (POCs)
• Collaborates with ET product teams to understand and evaluate technical requirements
• Works closely with IEOM Service Delivery teams and a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to evaluate and validate proposed technical solutions and changes
• Works closely with IEOM Area Level Architecture to identify areas of improvement, changes to architectural standards, and future state capability strategies
• Works with the Project Support Office (PSO) as technical resources in validation of project estimates and requirements or as technical resources on defined projects
• Focused on Network Engineering – specifically Data Center LAN, Data Center WAN, Load Balancing, and DNS

Qualifications

• Result-driven self-starter with a passion for researching and hands-on proof-of-concept work
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, able to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues
• Effective collaboration skills and communication skills to work across teams, document research/POC findings/architectural decisions, and showcase work
• Knowledge of security principles and governance/risk processes
• Ability to work with vendors and establish professional relationships
• Ability to represent State Farm at various conferences and council meetings

Preferred Skills

• Foster innovation, encourage diversity of thought, and incorporate new ideas
• Proficiencies in Data Center LAN, F5 load balancing, DNS, or Data Center WAN
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools to ensure system performance and availability
• Certifications in network technologies or infrastructure-related certifications