Infrastructure Engineer - SME Computer Hardware

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Primary

Location:

United States (US)- Illinois
- Moline
Function: Technology (CA)
Title: Infrastructure Engineer - SME Computer Hardware-116798
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

As an Infrastructure Engineer - SME Computer Hardware
for John Deere Enterprise Information Technology located in Moline, IL, you will:

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for compute hardware standards used in production factories and offices globally.
• Lead the selection, design, and deployment of computer hardware in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Implement and manage hardware solutions that enhance customer experience through secure provisioning, changing customer needs, and hardware management of computer hardware.
• Design and maintain monitoring, patching, and vulnerability management strategies to ensure hardware health, security, and compliance.
• Conduct operational reviews and drive continuous improvement in hardware performance and supportability. Along with developing solutions that will promote pro-active solutions to solve user issues related to hardware.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align computer hardware architecture and supporting tools with business and operational goals.
• Provide third-line support and act as an escalation point for complex hardware-related issues.
• Maintain documentation for computer hardware configurations, standards, and operational procedures.
• Develop and maintain scripts or automation workflows to streamline hardware deployment, configuration, monitoring, and reporting tasks.
• Collect and analyze data on fleet performance, user reported issues, and telemetry to drive pro-active solutions to minimize the impact on our user community.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

• Proven hands-on experience with compute hardware specs, capabilities, and strategic alignment.
• Understanding of multiple vendor-specific hardware and APIs in enterprise environments.
• Experience working with internal and external partners to evaluate, select, and implement computer hardware solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve complex hardware and infrastructure issues.
• Familiarity with patching, monitoring, and maintaining computer hardware applications at scale.
• Ability to work independently and provide technical guidance to junior team members.

• Experience with computer hardware lifecycle management, budgeting, and operational analytics.
• Exposure to scripting or automation tools for hardware configuration and monitoring (e.g., Python, Power Shell, Bash).
• Understanding of network and IT security principles as they apply to computer hardware and software applications.
• Experience contributing to enterprise architecture and hardware/software design discussions.

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• H…