Hybrid Infrastructure Automation Engineer chez Darigold

Darigold is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Automation Engineer to join our IT Operations team. This role will focus on automating, optimizing and standardizing core infrastructure processes across on-prem and virtual environments. The ideal candidate is an expert in PowerShell, configuration management and virtualization automation—bringing DevOps-style rigor to traditional infrastructure.

Darigold is the fifth largest dairy cooperative in the United States based on milk volume and one of the largest privately held organizations headquartered in the state of Washington. Since 1918, our producers have taken pride in producing dairy products with unsurpassed quality. Today, we are one of the nation's largest agricultural cooperatives, producing over 8.5 billion pounds of milk every year.

Through innovative technology and our efficient, flexible production capabilities, we deliver value-added products and customer-driven solutions. Darigold is now known throughout the world for bringing fresh, wholesome dairy products and ingredients from the Northwest to people all around the globe.

What You Will Do:

• Design, build and maintain automation scripts, tools and APIs to reduce manual tasks across Windows and Linux server environments.
• Collaborate with SysAdmin and Networking teams to identify high-impact automation opportunities.
• Create and maintain infrastructure-as-code for server hardening, configuration and deployment (Ansible preferred).
• Integrate infrastructure workflows into CI/CD pipelines using GitOps principles, Jenkins, Drone, etc.
• Develop custom tools (e.g., snapshot lifecycle managers, backup validation, patch orchestration).
• Implement compliance checks and remediation based on CIS hardening standards.
• Support and enhance monitoring and alerting through integration with platforms like LogicMonitor or equivalent.
• Document automation workflows and train IT staff for long-term maintenance and adoption.
• Provide Tier 3 support and root cause analysis for automation-related issues.
• On Call Support: Provide 24 x 7 On-Call support as part of a rotating schedule.
• Local and regional travel estimate of 25%.

 What You Bring:

• 5+ years in a Systems Administrator, DevOps or Automation Engineer role.
• Deep experience with PowerShell scripting and API integrations.
• Proven work with CI/CD systems (Jenkins, Drone, etc.) and Git-based workflows.
• Experience writing Ansible roles or similar config management tools.
• Familiarity with VMware, Hyper-V and SCVMM automation.
• Exposure to backup systems like Druva, Veeam or Commvault.
• Experience working in manufacturing, medical, banking or other high-uptime environments is a plus.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues independently and efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with an attention to detail.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., MCSE, CCNA, Dell EMC Proven Professional, Pure Storage Certified Administrator) would be a plus.

 Benefits of Working at Darigold:

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package that includes:

• 401k competitive employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement where it applies (up to 2 days/week after initial 90 days and approval by hiring manager and HR)
• Compensation range: $99,548 - $149,322 (individual wage based on previous experience, knowledge, and skills)

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.