Wintel and Linux Product Architect (IT Technical Lead)

Job title: Wintel and Linux Product Architect (IT Technical Lead)

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Job Summary

This role designs and architects solutions for Wintel and Linux server environments, ensuring their scalability, reliability, and security across Jabil's global infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of complex Wintel and Linux server solutions, including operating systems, virtualization platforms, and associated infrastructure components.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, policies, and procedures for Wintel and Linux environments, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and security requirements.
• Evaluate new technologies and solutions related to Wintel and Linux, providing recommendations for adoption and integration into Jabil's existing infrastructure.
• Collaborate with various IT teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of server infrastructure.
• Provide expert-level technical guidance and support for critical Wintel and Linux incidents and problems, acting as a subject matter expert for escalations.
• Develop and maintain documentation for all Wintel and Linux architectural designs, configurations.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers and administrators, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Participate in capacity planning and performance tuning activities for Wintel and Linux server environments.
• Drive automation initiatives for Wintel and Linux infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, with a strong focus on Wintel and Linux server administration and architecture.
• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server operating systems (all versions), Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and related services.
• Expert-level knowledge of various Linux distributions (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu) and associated services (e.g., HA Proxy).
• Deep understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere,) and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).
• Experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell).
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, storage systems (SAN/NAS), and security best practices for server environments.
• Proven ability to design and implement highly available and disaster recovery solutions for Wintel and Linux.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., MCSE, RHCE, VCP) are highly desirable.

Fluent English is a must.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.