Windows Server Architect

Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Whole Foods Market Information Technology Team is looking for a talented individual that can provide support and thought leadership of Windows Server infrastructure and services. This is a Technical role on a Team with equally dedicated and passionate Engineers supporting our server and virtualization services.

This position will be based with the Global Technology Team in Austin, TX.Responsibilities:

• Scope, architect, and design server technologies with infrastructure as code
• Design, install, and maintain Windows and Linux servers
• Design and architect high-availability and disaster recovery solutions in AWS and VMWare
• Trains and mentors other engineers; serves as a point of escalation for system issues
• Troubleshoot system malfunctions and/or other unplanned outages, and provide analysis and recommendations for resolution and prevention
• Maintains and restores virtual machine "backups" and snapshots
• Evaluates and tunes for maximum performance and availability
• Performs ongoing security checks to maintain the security, integrity, and backup routines
• Provides configuration management and security compliance for the virtual infrastructure software and hardware
• Develop PowerShell and CloudFormation scripts
• Partner with other Infrastructure Team Members to learn, develop and enhance the skills needed to support software-based Infrastructure
• Collaborates with Internal Infrastructure Teams to resolve escalated support issues
• Be self-directed, provide detailed estimates and work breakdown of typical activities leveraging an agile framework
• Takes part in an after-hours on-call support rotation and implement solutions, patching and deployment activities after hours as needed
• Adheres to established security, support, and testing policies and procedures
• Keeps current through contacts with professional societies, and technical publications
• Maintains awareness of applicable new technologies, processes, and competitive trends
• Develops and maintain relationships with partner companies
• Establishes and maintain effective relationships with Internal Infrastructure, Application and Business partners in order to understand needs, use, and systems to facilitate effective technology implementations
• Maintains technical expertise in AWS, Microsoft, VMware, and virtualization technologies
• Research and follow industry trends around Server Engineering and provide recommendations that influence our strategic plans
• Engages with development teams during operational security reviews and provides leadership and security design guidance
• Monitors technology and security developments and ensures the company---s security framework follows industry best practices
• Advanced understanding of standard identity management tools, technologies, and processes
• Plays a key and influential role working with others, in groups, in cross-functional settings and with diverse stakeholders internally and externallyQualifications:
  • 10+ years of experience with Windows Server, Linux, and VMware operating systems
  • 3+ years of experience designing solutions within Amazon Web Services
  • 3+ years of experience with containerization technologies
  • 2+ years of experience with PowerShell and AWS CloudFormation.
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect (preferred)
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer (preferred)
  • B.S. Degree in Computer Science or related IT work experience in a global information technology environmentAt Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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