Hormel Foods Corporation is looking for a Systems Engineer to join our IT Communications team. In this role, you will focus on firewalls and other security software solutions at an enterprise scale, primarily supporting our production warehouse and manufacturing facilities. You will be responsible for securing networks, supporting remote sites, leading project deployments, and exploring new technologies.
What You'll Do
- Architect, implement, and manage enterprise network security environments and services used throughout the company and its subsidiaries.
- Administer and maintain business-critical network security environments and services across production plants and warehouse locations.
- Provide Level 3 support and problem resolution for firewall and security infrastructure.
- Provide project management for medium and large network security projects across the enterprise.
What We're Looking For
- An appropriate bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, CIS, or related field or 5–7 years of experience engineering, deploying, and supporting enterprise network communications systems.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in IT Security or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure and strong troubleshooting experience, including networking and TCP/IP concepts.
- Advanced technical experience in security architecture and firewall administration.
- A pattern of initiative and technical innovation, proven problem-solving, decision-making, and project management skills.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work on nights, weekends, and holidays for Level 3 support and system upgrades aligned with plant downtime windows.
- Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States without future visa sponsorship.
Nice to Have
- Technical experience with remote access solutions.
- Technical experience in web content filtering.
- Technical experience in cloud security.
Technical Stack
- Firewalls
- Security software solutions
- Remote access solutions
- Web content filtering
- Cloud security
Team & Environment
This role will report to Jeremy Tebay, Infrastructure Team Lead.
Benefits & Compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses, and profit sharing
- 401(k) with employer match
- Stock purchase plan
- Relocation assistance
- Paid vacation
- FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees
The base hiring pay range is listed in the posting. Actual pay depends on factors including job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Austin, MN.
Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.
