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This position is Remote. Candidates will be considered based on their qualifications and the candidate’s ability to work from an approved work location. Although the location is flexible, AEP does not have a presence in all states and localities. The following locations are NOT currently approved for this position: AK, CO, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, ME, MS, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WY, US Territories, or international work locations. AEP will consider qualified candidates who are willing to relocate to an approved work location, at the candidate’s expense, provided the relocation can be completed within a timeframe that meets AEP’s staffing needs.

NOTE: All remote work locations require vetting and final approval prior to offer and/or start date. Any work locations listed as preferred or unapproved relate specifically to the requirements for this position and are not necessarily applicable to other posted positions.

Part of a larger team delivering high quality Computer, Network, Storage and End-User Infrastructure technology solutions, on-going support to the business. Independently completes and leads the largest and most complex infrastructure project assignments. Plan, research, evaluate, design, and engineer the enterprise's technology infrastructure. Provide technical support and troubleshooting, cost estimates, justifications, and recommendations. Produces technical documentation, support, and configuration. Helps manage, plan, and maintain technical platforms including upgrading systems. Monitor system performance and install and configure hardware.

Responsible for collaborating with other Job Families such as Project Managers, Architects, Solution Engineers, Technicians, Business Analysts to deliver consistent, reliable technology solutions that leverage AEP's technology standards, architectures, and best practices.

Essential Job Functions are listed below:

Responsibilities include the following related to Computer, Network, Storage, Cloud and End-User infrastructure:

• Apply expert proficiency to identify, analyze, design, and initiate solutions to highly complex problems requiring specialized knowledge and /or problem-solving techniques.
• Develop, recommend, and implement plans throughout the organization to address complex issues.
• Lead, facilitate, and coordinate complex work activities of others within the work group or team.
• Work with end users, developers, architects, and team lead in developing middleware configurations based on requirements.
• Lead projects and /or development activities related to highly specialized areas of technology.
• Adhere to budgeting and approval processes while leading annual and project planning.
• Provide advanced level technical support and analysis, operation, administration, and troubleshooting activities.
• Proficiency with configuration management using Ansible or Terraform
• Mentor and provide functional/technical leadership and work direction to staff.
• Demonstrate expert and broad technical industry knowledge and of AEP infrastructure, environment, components, and facilities to enable more efficient and comprehensive responses to projects and problems.
• Direct the preparation of technical documentation including procedures, manuals, reports, and standards.
• Provide technical assistance to improve system performance, capacity, reliability, and scalability.
• Ensure all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, procedures, standards, and rules of the company and complies with the regulations and procedures required by external agencies.
• Plan, research, evaluate, design and analyze performance of complex infrastructure systems.
• Prepare cost estimates, justifications, application requirements, alternative solutions, and technical recommendations for complex solutions.
• Lead in the preparation and presentation of complex technology decisions and large projects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, in a manner suitable for presentation to senior management.

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Full-Time

No

108486.00

165639.50

Basic Qualifications:

NOTE: This position will be filled at the experience and salary grade level commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate as compared to the minimum requirements stated below. The selected candidate for this position will work remotely and, though location is flexible, will require vetting and final approval prior to offer and/or start.

Infrastructure Engineer Staff:
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required

Experience:

• 10 years of relevant work experience is required.

An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Infrastructure Engineer Lead:
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required

Experience:

• 12 years of relevant work experience is required.

An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Physical demand level is Sedentary

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with other Middleware technologies (Weblogic, WebMethods, WebSphere, SOA) a plus.
• Good communication skills including preparing and presenting results, findings and alternatives and influencing management decision making based on the best available data.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of operating systems, networks, and services.
• 3-5+ years of Administration experience to manage RedHat OpenShift platform on vmware and cloud infrastructure

Remote