Description:

SPS Commerce is a leading provider of cloud-based supply chain management solutions, serving a global network of retail trading partners. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation and continuous improvement are highly valued. Join SPS Commerce and be part of a dynamic team that's transforming the global retail supply chain!

Position Summary:

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer on the Network and Data Center team, you'll design, build, and support the physical and virtual infrastructure that powers the SPS Commerce SaaS platform. This is a hands-on role focused on VMware Cloud Foundation, enterprise storage, backup and recovery, and data center operations. You'll provide the infrastructure building blocks for development and help ensure our operational systems meet their service level goals.
This role reports to the Manager II, Network and Data Center. You'll be the on-site infrastructure engineer for our centralized Minneapolis data center, working alongside teammates in New Jersey and Canada, with hands-on exposure to the new technologies we're adopting, including on-premises AI infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the deployment, configuration, and ongoing operations of server hardware, VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments, storage, and backup systems across SPS Commerce production environments

• Manage Pure Storage arrays, including provisioning, capacity and performance monitoring, snapshots, and upgrades

• Administer Rubrik backup and recovery, including SLA policies, backup monitoring, restore testing, and RPO/RTO reporting

• Rack, stack, and decommission servers, storage, and network equipment; perform and oversee structured copper and fiber cabling, patching, and labeling; and maintain accurate asset and rack records

• Manage rack power, including PDU monitoring, A/B power balancing, and power capacity planning for new deployments

• Develop automation and infrastructure as code to provision, configure, patch, and report on infrastructure

• Partner with Development and Product Management to scale and improve production systems and services

• Monitor and administer assigned systems, providing documentation, cross-training, capacity management, and recommendations for future state

• Participate in an on-call support rotation

• Stay current on developments in the field to evaluate, propose, and implement enhancements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working in an enterprise infrastructure environment

• Experience administering VMware vSphere and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), including vSAN, NSX, and SDDC Manager

• Experience administering Windows Server and Linux (Red Hat, Oracle Enterprise Linux, or similar) as VM guests and physical hosts

• Working knowledge of data center networking at an associate network engineer level, including VLANs, trunking, link aggregation, routing and switching basics, and TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP troubleshooting

• Experience administering enterprise storage, specifically Pure Storage

• Experience administering enterprise backup and recovery, specifically Rubrik

• Experience with data center rack power management, including PDUs and capacity planning

• Experience with physical copper and fiber cabling in a data center environment

• Experience with scripting and infrastructure as code, such as PowerShell/PowerCLI, Python, Ansible, or Terraform, plus Git-based workflows

• Experience working in an Agile development environment

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with VMware Live Recovery (formerly VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery, VCDR), including DR plans, failover testing, and cyber recovery

• Associate-level networking certification or equivalent experience, with hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco or similar switches, including VLANs, LACP, spanning tree, and IP subnetting

• VMware certification such as VCP-DCV or VCP-VCF, and Pure Storage or Rubrik certifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of storage networking, including iSCSI, Fibre Channel, and NFS

Location:

• Hybrid – Minneapolis, MN, with on-site work at our Minneapolis office and data center as needed
• The selected candidate is expected to start in January 2027.

What We Offer:

At SPS Commerce, we are committed to ensuring that each employee's compensation reflects their unique experiences, performance, and skills in their role. The salary range for this role considers several factors, including education, relevant skills, work history, certifications, location, and more.

The annual salary range for this role is $108,200 – $115,700 USD + Bonus. Final compensation will be determined based on the factors outlined above and may fall anywhere within the applicable range.

SPS Commerce offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits are country-specific and aligned with local laws and market practices.

Commitment to our Employees:

At SPS we power connections that drive the world of commerce forward, and our success depends on making strong decisions, fostering innovation, delivering unparalleled customer solutions, and driving outstanding business performance. We achieve this by creating an environment where every employee feels a true sense of belonging. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels accepted, valued, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. 

We are committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.