Systems Admin Chef Automation

*Systems Admin. - Chef Automation*

Location 7901 Innovation Way, Mason, Ohio, 45040, United States Category Information Technology Job Id req334564 JOB DESCRIPTION *Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation and diversity*

*Job Title:* Lead Infrastructure Architect TCM & Automation

The Enterprise Services Datacenter and Networking Organization designs, implements and operates a state-of-the-art Information Systems Infrastructure serving around 110,000 employees, in over 650 locations across 65plus countries. We work with the latest and emerging technologies to deliver scalable, high performing, always available infrastructure services around the world. We deliver services that connect, host, virtualize, store, collaborate, integrate, compute and transact business solutions that utilizes cloud first, automation, analytics, as a Service, BIG data and software defined.

The Lead Infrastructure Architect, TCM & Automation will be responsible for architecting and principle engineering for Chef Automation and Technical Configuration Management (TCM) for >15,000 servers at Honeywell. This role includes end-to-end reporting and compliance metrics for the Chef ecosystem. This person is also responsible for making improvements to the existing systems to operate them in an optimized manner and or to improve the reliability and availability.

*Locations:*

* Charlotte, NC

* Atlanta, GA

* Tempe, AZ

* Raleigh, NC

* Mason, OH

* Houston, TX

*Key Responsibilities:*

* Provide oversight to Honeywells Chef platform optimization, monitoring and lifecycle management

* Accountable for developing technology roadmaps related to Chef automation and TCM compliance

* Work with TCM and automation technology platforms like Chef, Ip soft to create the strategy/direction for enterprise infrastructure

* Oversee troubleshooting of performance issues related to Chef activities

* Design and implement an evergreen process for Chef client management

* Align and drive transformation of the Chef automation ecosystem into a mature service offering

* Maintain team SLAs on Chef TCM effectiveness, incident response, and problem management activities

* Partner with Compliance teams to ensure proper remediation validation is being performed around parameter hardening

* Design and integrate Chef with other Enterprise tools like Splunk, ServiceNow for end-to-end data visibility, dashboards, etc.

* Develop an overall Strategy for IT Automation in addition to TCM

* Drive more user self-service, communications and help with increased service adoption

* Participate in calls with other members to address and troubleshoot application and or infrastructure related issues related to Chef hardening

* Travel required: Approximately 15%

*YOU MUST HAVE*

* 5+ years of experience in managing Chef in an enterprise server ecosystem

* 3+ years of experience in managing Salt Stack in an enterprise server ecosystem

* Experience with ServiceNow or another similar formal Service Management platform and/or methodology

* Possess strong knowledge on Windows & Linux Operating systems

* Strong knowledge of Server automation activities (CHEF, PowerShell, or other)

* Experience with Enterprise class monitoring systems

* Capacity planning, performance optimization experience

* Experience with Windows & Linux security standards & OS Hardening concepts

* Experience with supporting mission critical infrastructure operations

* Excellent oral, written and collaborative communication skills, including executive level communications

* The ability to partner effectively across IT teams, suppliers and business customers on cross-functional projects and process improvements

* Self-motivated, demonstrated bias for action

* Skilled in partnering with internal customers at all levels to define problems, identify solutions, and facilitate change

*WE VALUE*

* Excellent leadership communication and executive presence

* Strong influencing, program and change management skills

* Linux OS experience

* Window OS experience

* Exposure to cloud technology, mainly Azure landscape

* Exposure to other patch and compliance tools like Tanium

* Strong knowledge of Rapid7 or other vulnerability scanning tools

* DevOps experience is a plus

* Strong business acumen and customer focus

* Creation of resulted-oriented Management Operating System

* Effectively demonstrates ability to deliver on complex situations or problems without guidance or supervision

* Creative and collaborative problem-solving capability

* Conveys specific, observable, and/or measurable expectations for each assignment, and verifies understanding and agreement on deliverables and timeframes

* Consistently makes timely decisions even in the face of complexity, balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness

* Attracting, motivating and developing diverse talent

* Technical certifications in Windows, Compliance, automation areas

* The ability to partner effectively across IT teams, suppliers and business customers on cross-functional projects and process improvements

* The ability to translate business issues / requirements and objectives into technical solutions

* Strong knowledge of IT business processes and practices including ITIL methodology

* Skill in partnering with internal customers at all levels to define problems, identify solutions, and facilitate change

* Skill/proven ability to analyze complex problems and break them down into logical, actionable parts.

* Experience with data protection, business continuity and disaster recovery options, configuration and execution

* Strong interpersonal skills - effective listening and teaming

* Self-motivated, demonstrated bias for action

* The ability to be a change agent and promote positive change in the organization demonstrating drive for continual improvement and efficiency

* Excellent oral, written and collaborative communication skills, including executive level communications

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

*Additional Information*

*JOB ID:* req334564

*Category:* Information Technology

*Location:* 7901 Innovation Way,Mason,Ohio,45040,United States

* Exempt

* Due to US export control laws, must be a US citizen, permanent resident or have protected status.

Global (ALL) Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

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