Infrastructure Engineer - Data Center Networking

Responsibilities

• Works across a large breadth of technologies
• Frees teams to focus 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
• Focuses on Network Engineering – specifically Data Center LAN, Data Center WAN, Load Balancing, and DNS

Qualifications

• Ability to be a result-driven self-starter who enjoys researching, hands-on proof-of-concept work, and learning new tools
• Ability to identify and develop new technical solutions with guidance
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues
• Effective collaboration skills and communication skills to work across team(s), 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

• Ability to 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

Pay

Potential starting salary range: $97,000.00 - $140,000.00
Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary

Schedule

Hybrid Work arrangement: A "Hybrid" position means selected candidates will be assigned to a facility and will spend some time working both in office and from their home.

Benefits

• On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus
• Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs
• Free financial coaching, financial advisors, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary
• Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund
• Free financial workshops, college coaching, national discount programs, and more
• Time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off
• Parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days