Server Engineer II

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Server Engineer II within our Global Server Operations team to help support our business.  As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it’s sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do.  We like to say, “we’re the biggest company no one has ever heard of.”  We are confident you interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it.  Whether it’s the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, the plane you fly on, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you.  If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Server Engineer II, you will have the opportunity to help manager, monitor, and maintain both our enterprise server and Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.  Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by supporting and modernizing network platforms and infrastructure for the organization. This is an on-site position at our branch in Barnsley.

So, what will you be doing as a Server Engineer II?

• Provision, configure, and manage Azure resources including virtual machines, virtual networks, and storage accounts


• Monitor system performance, availability, and security using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights


• Assist with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions


• Manage patching, updates, and lifecycle maintenance for our server and cloud infrastructure


• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve infrastructure issues


• Enforce security best practices, policies, and compliance standards


• Optimize cloud usage and spending through Azure Cost Management, budgeting, and tools


• Collaborate with development teams, security teams, and IT operations to support application and infrastructure needs


• Document configurations, operational procedures, and runbooks


• Assist with cloud migrations from on-premises or other cloud platforms

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field


• At least 3 years of hands-on experience administering server and Microsoft Azure environments


• Strong understanding of:

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  • Azure IaaS and PaaS services
  
  
  • Networking concepts (VNets, VPNs, ExpressRoute, NSGs)
  
  
  • Identity and access management (Azure AD, Conditional Access)
  
  
  
  

• Experience with Windows and/or Linux server administration


• Familiarity with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI)


• Knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices


• Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools


• Understanding of backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies

Things we consider a plus:

• Azure Certification - AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator


• Experience with:

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  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep)
  
  
  • DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub)
  
  
  • Hybrid cloud environments
  
  
  • Cloud financial management / FinOps
  
  
  • Application platforms including containers and Kubernetes
  
  
  
  

• Familiarity with industry compliance frameworks (ISO, SOC, HIPAA, etc.)

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.


• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.


• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.


• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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