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Daikin Applied Sr IT Infrastructure Specialist (Azure Cloud) in Plymouth, Minnesota

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company! Why You'll Love Working for Daikin: We're a group who operates with a people-centered mindset, believing in the unlimited potential of each employee, with a goal of driving our company to its fullest potential. Our goal is to "Perfect the Air". We do this through cutting edge innovation & sustainability efforts while meeting the HVAC needs of thousands of customers - expanding over 160 countries! Our culture is unrivaled. Daikin operates under 8 Core Values which are embedded into every aspect of our business. It's through these values that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone can be authentic, feel valued and heard, and have a sense of purpose and belonging. Daikin is looking for a Sr IT Infrastructure Azure Cloud Specialist to join our team! The Sr IT Infrastructure Specialist is responsible for administration and support of infrastructure implementations. You will provide direct technical support for all requirements in the planning, design, coordination, programming, and implementation of releases, upgrades, or changes to infrastructure / information systems, software, transaction monitors, and the range of products and productivity tools that support testing and production environments. A Day in the Life: Infrastructure Design and Implementation: Design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure infrastructure solutions on the hosting platforms Azure Cloud Architecture: Develop and implement robust cloud architecture designs, incorporating best practices for high availability, disaster recovery, and cost optimization. Level 3 escalation for Azure cloud related issues Automation and Orchestration: Drive automation initiatives using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell to streamline infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and maintenance tasks. Implement CI/CD and DevOps model for Infrastructure as a code Monitoring and Performance Tuning: Implement monitoring solutions to track system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization. Security and Compliance: Ensure the integrity and security of infrastructure environments through proactive measures such as access controls and least privileged access. Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, provide technical guidance, and contribute to the continuous improvement of infrastructure processes and practices Work closely with leadership, development teams, and application teams to align with Business requirements and strategies. Documentation and Training: Create comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and provide training to team members as needed. Standardization: Write Azure Cloud Deployment standard and ensure the environment meets these standards. Based on business requirements and needs, initiate some new responsibilities and help to plan for the future of all infrastructure components Assesses and advises Management on determining next generation technology solutions. Participate as member of a project team and deliver infrastructure components according to requirements and timelines, including self management of small technology projects Participate in on-call duties on a weekly rotational basis Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions What's in It For you: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more! The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best What you will Bring: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engi eering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 4+ year of Microsoft Azure cloud architect and design, including Compute, Networking, Storage, and Identity & Access Management (IAM) Experience automating provisioned servers in both physical and virtual environments Experience in SSL/TLS certificate management Hands-on experience with cloud automation and orchestration tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell Experience managing vulnerability remediation programs in a medium to large environment Experience designing and managing virtual infrastructure solutions in a medium to large environment Experience managing and maintaining server hardware lifecycle Solid understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and security principles Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment Preferred DevOps and CI/CD experience Relevant professional certifications such as Azure Cloud, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) #LI-RS1 Equal Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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