We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Windows System Architect \ Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for determining our short-term and long-term strategy for server hosting for above store platforms. This role requires a deep understanding of Microsoft Windows Server, VMWare, and Azure cloud services. It will also require excellent project management skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities:

What does success look like?
•    Introduce new technologies and features that enhance system capabilities, reduce costs, and improve overall service delivery
•    Positive feedback from stakeholders, including IT, marketing, and customer service departments.
•    Create and maintain a product roadmap that outlines the strategic direction and key milestones for server hosting and VMWare
•    Lead seamless migrations to Azure with minimal disruption while maintaining optimal system performance

Daily Operations
•    Design robust Windows server environments, Azure hosting solutions, and VMware infrastructures that align with business needs
•    Research developments in products such as Windows, Active Directory, VMWare, and Azure cloud services
•    Lead the migration of on-premises systems to Azure VMWare Solution
•    Collaborate with Operations team to define system requirements and develop technical specifications
•    Create and maintain architectural documentation
•    Assist with license planning and financial budgeting processes

• Be a product champion and frequently share changes/improvements coming to the Windows, VMWare environments and server hosting platforms

Minimum Requirements

Education
• Some college preferred or equivalent work experience
• Education in business and/or information systems

EXPERIENCE (and other qualifications):
•    Proven experience with Windows Server (2012/2016/2019/2022) and VMware (vSphere 7.x and above) design and administration
•    Strong expertise in Azure cloud services (specifically related to server hosting and IaaS)
•    Experience with Windows File Clusters, Azure Files, and DFS (Distributed File System)
•    Strong understanding of networking concepts, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
•    Experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI) is a plus
•    Familiarity with storage solutions and backup technologies is a plus

Other Skills/Characteristics
•    Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
•    Ability to effectively use PowerPoint, Excel, Word to put together professional documentation
•    Positive, flexible, and self-motivated attitude
•    Detail oriented with excellent follow-up skills
•    Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities
•    Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills, ability to take a problem and solve it in a quick and efficient manner

Salary Range: $114,900 to $120,000 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, well consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Benefits: Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here.

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”)(collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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But it’s not about where we are – it’s about where we are going. We are using technology to create competitive advantages and drive unit economics for our 50,000 restaurants around the world, all designed to make it easier for customers to order the chicken, pizza, tacos and burgers they crave in our more than 150 countries and territories.

We do this work while caring for our people and our communities. In 2019, Yum! Brands was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index; the following year, the company ranked among the top 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media. And in 2020, we committed $100 million over the next five years to unlock opportunity and fight inequality.

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