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LUBE TECH SERVICES LLC Cloud and Network Architect in Golden Valley, Minnesota

Description With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Lube-Tech provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day. What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2024 USA Great Place to Work certified company: A position that is: Salary Full time With top-tier benefits starting DAY ONE including: Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage Dental and Vision Insurance FSA/HSA options Paid parental leave Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance 401(k) with a generous company match Pet Insurance Benefits Tuition reimbursement 21 Paid Days Off 7 Paid Holidays Philanthropy - Giving back to our communities is woven into the fabric of who we are. Throughout the year, there are many opportunities for employees, and their families, to get involved and give back. The Employee Giving Program allows you to donate to a 501c3 nonprofit of your choice and the Bame Foundation will match your contribution, dollar for dollar! Total Wellness - Your health and well-being are important to us, which is why you'll have benefit coverage on your first day of employment. Lube-Tech offers employees complimentary use of our onsite fitness facilities where available. In addition to physical wellbeing, Lube-Tech offers a variety of mental health, financial, and other resources to every employee. Paid Time Off - All employees begin earning paid time off (PTO) upon hire, with the ability to earn 3 weeks of PTO in the first year of employment. Paid time off when it matters most - We offer paid time off for bereavement & parental leave so you can be with your family when it matters most. We observe eight paid holidays and provide two floating holidays per year. Profit-Sharing - A significant factor in employee engagement is believing you make a difference and have an impact on the success of the company. Lube-Tech has a history of sharing success with teammates through its quarterly Profit-Sharing program. Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why many roles at Lube-Tech allow for a casual dress work environment. We provide uniforms and personal protective equipment for many roles including drivers, technicians, and warehouse. Work your way - We believe we can be our best when we have happy, engaged and efficient teammates. Flexible work environments contribute to this. We know that building relationships is a key part of who we are; we believe that to be effective we need to balance our ability to collaborate and connect both in-person and virtually. In alignment with this, we offer the ability to work remotely up to 2-3 days/week, as the role allows. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO OUR TEAM (Overview & Key Responsibilities): We are looking for an experienced Cloud/Network Architect with a strong background in both on-premises and cloud infrastructure management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Azure cloud services and advanced networking engineering, particularly with Juniper, Aruba, and Fortinet technologies. This role will involve designing, implementing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure network and cloud architectures that support our business objectives in a rapidly changing business environment. This position requires a strong ability to multi-task in an environment of constantly changing priorities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and implement hybrid cloud solutions integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud services. Manage and optimize on-premises and Azure cloud environments, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency. Architect and oversee complex network solutions, including LAN/WAN, data center, and enterprise wireless networks. Assist in develo ing, adhering to, and maintaining network security policies and procedures, leveraging Fortinet, Juniper, and Aruba technologies. Collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud and network services. Conduct network capacity planning and performance analysis. Develop detailed IT roadmaps that outline the planned initiatives, timelines, and milestones for technology projects and infrastructure improvements. Identify opportunities for technological innovation and continuous improvement to keep the organization at the forefront of industry advancements. Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI (Artificial Intelligence), and trends to determine their potential impact on the organization and incorporate relevant innovations into the IT strategy and roadmap. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the team (assist with upskilling). Communicate effectively to partners and senior leadership with regards to projects, requests, and recovery efforts. Work with external vendors and service providers to procure hardware, software, and services. This includes negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships. Perform other duties as assigned. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications): Minimum of 7 years of experience in network engineering and cloud architecture. Proven experience with Azure cloud services; certification preferred (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert). In-depth knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra (Azure Active Directory), servers, virtualization (VMWare, Nutanix, Citrix), networking protocols, security principles, cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365) and endpoint management. Proficient in network design and architecture, including VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, routing, and switching. Strong understanding of network security best practices and technologies. Advanced networking experience with Juniper, Aruba, and Fortinet technologies. Relevant certifications such as CCNP, JNCIE, or Fortinet NSE are highly desirable. Proficiency in scripting and automation Create and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of configurations, procedures, and changes to ensure that the infrastructure remains well-documented and easy to manage. Ability to work on complex assignments where considerable judgment and initiative are required. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Education - bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). Master's degree preferred. Travel - As necessary, up to 20% Other Licenses/Certificates - AWS, GCP, ITIL, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMP or similar desired PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing this job the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and or hear, and or use hands, handle or touch objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and or walk. The employee is required to travel (driving and air travel) to different Lube-Tech facilities. The employee must occasionally lift and or move objects up to 10 pounds, such as a laptop or products. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an... For full info follow application link. Lube-Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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