Sr. Infrastructure Engineer - Virtualization and Cloud Platforms

Job Description

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Intel's Foundry Technology Development Analytics and Technology Automation (TD ATA) group is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer

In this role, you will be responsible for engineering, deploying, and managing our on-prem cloud stack and leverage CI/CD tools to enhance and automate infrastructure processes. . You will oversee the design and management of virtualization environments (primarily VMware) ensuring high performance and availability. Security will be at the forefront of your approach, as you work to ensure that infrastructure solutions adhere to best practices and compliance standards in alignment with key initiatives driving towards Intel Foundry's success.

The ideal candidate is a proactive engineer with experience managing complex projects to achieve organizational goals. Success in this role requires adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.


Key Responsibilities

• Engineer, deploy, and support on-prem cloud infrastructure, ensuring it meets organizational needs for resilience, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee the design, configuration, and optimization of virtualization platforms, including VMware, focusing on stability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline provisioning, automate deployment processes, and support infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate CI/CD tools and practices that enhance deployment speed and reliability within the on-prem cloud and virtualization environments.
• Integrate and manage layered security practices across all infrastructure, from access control to network security, aligned with NIST guidelines.
• Monitor and fine-tune infrastructure performance, resource allocation, and capacity planning within on-prem cloud and VMware environments.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, providing advanced support for cloud and virtualization technologies to minimize downtime.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Stay current with emerging trends in cloud, virtualization, automation, and security to drive continuous infrastructure improvement.

Ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong expertise in on-prem cloud infrastructure and VMware virtualization, with a comprehensive understanding of deployment, maintenance, and scaling.
• Proficiency in CI/CD practices and infrastructure-as-code tools to streamline management and improve reliability.
• In-depth knowledge of NIST standards and experience applying them within on-prem and virtualized infrastructures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues in cloud, virtualized, and CI/CD environments.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, working across teams to implement best practices and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

What we need to see (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of practical experience with a focus on on-prem cloud and virtualization technologies such as VmWare and KubeVirt.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government TS/SCI Security Clearance.

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation of storage tasks.
• Strong background in data protection, disaster recovery, high-availability solutions, and familiarity with backup tools.
• Experience with virtualization platforms and container storage solutions.

Benefits at Intel

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals. Go to https://jobs.intel.com/en/benefits for details of benefits available to you. Intel reserves the right to modify, change or discontinue benefit plans at any time in its sole discretion.

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Inside this Business Group

As the world's largest chip manufacturer, Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support.  Employees in the Technology Development and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore’s Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.



Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US $123,419.00-$185,123.00
*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

Working Model

This role will require an on-site presence.* Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.