Software Engineer - Compute Infrastructure and Security

About the role

The Intel's Foundry Automation (IFA) group is seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in multi-platform operating systems and security implementations.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage both Windows Server 2022 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 and 9 environments.
• Manage various layered applications such as enterprise software, middleware, and security tools across heterogeneous platforms, ensuring they perform efficiently and securely in alignment with key initiatives driving towards Intel Foundry's success.
• Bring expertise in automation and security hardening to streamline processes and enhance the overall security posture and efficiency of our multi-platform infrastructure.
• Manage the full lifecycle of Windows Server 2022 and RHEL 8/9 OS environments, including installation, configuration, patching, performance tuning, and security hardening across both platforms.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain layered applications across Windows and Linux environments, enterprise software (e.g., Active Directory), and security applications (e.g., antivirus, firewalls, intrusion detection systems).
• Oversee integration and compatibility of layered applications, ensuring they operate seamlessly across Windows Server 2022 and RHEL 8/9 environments while maintaining network and security standards.
• Implement cross-platform automation scripts (PowerShell, Python, Bash) to streamline repetitive tasks, maintain layered applications, and improve system reliability across heterogeneous environments.
• Apply security best practices for both Windows and Linux OS and layered applications, including patch management, vulnerability scanning, access control, and security compliance frameworks.
• Conduct performance monitoring and tuning of both OS platforms and layered applications to ensure system responsiveness and minimize downtime across the infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex OS and application-level issues across Windows and Linux environments, working cross-functionally to ensure minimal disruption to business operations.
• Develop and maintain documentation for configurations, integrations, and troubleshooting steps related to layered applications and multi-platform OS environments.
• Collaborate with network and security teams to ensure compliance with company policies, data integrity, and optimal performance across the heterogeneous infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain security monitoring tools and incident response procedures across both Windows and Linux platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related engineering discipline, 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering with focus on Windows Server or Linux environments, including security implementations.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Deep expertise in both Windows Server 2022 and RHEL 8/9 environments, including configuration, tuning, and support for various layered applications across platforms; proficiency in automation and scripting across multiple platforms, particularly with PowerShell, Python, and Bash to streamline OS and application management; experience with security standards and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, STIG) and implementing security best practices for layered applications across Windows and Linux OS; strong troubleshooting skills and experience in diagnosing issues across heterogeneous OS environments, enterprise applications, and security tools; experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and hybrid cloud infrastructure management; knowledge of configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef) for multi-platform environments.

Benefits

Intel offers a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.