We are seeking an experienced IT professional to oversee and manage enterprise IT infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in networking (Cisco Meraki), virtualization (VMware ESXi), and Windows Server environments. The ideal candidate will lead infrastructure ensuring system reliability.Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure systems
- Manage and support Cisco Meraki networking (switches, firewalls, wireless)
- Administer and optimize VMware ESXi environments, including VM provisioning, performance tuning, and high availability
- Oversee Windows Server infrastructure (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy)
- Partner with engineering teams to support onboarding, configuration, and connectivity of equipment to the network, ensuring performance, security, and compliance requirements are met
- Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of all infrastructure systems
- Design and maintain secure network architectures, including segmentation, firewalls, and VPNs
- Manage and support processes around technical building infrastructure, including but not limited to cameras, badging, security, etc.
- Assist with day-to-day on-site support as needed
- Work closely with end-users of all levels within the organization
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure roles, with leadership responsibilities
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Cisco Meraki (LAN/WAN, firewall, VPN)
- VMware ESXi / vSphere
- Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)
- Deep understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, VPNs)
- Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, tools, and best practices
- Experience with vulnerability management, endpoint protection, and system hardening
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions
- Ability to lead projects and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to make decisions under pressure
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits
- 100% onsite role
- May require after-hours support for maintenance or critical incidents
In accordance with organizational protocol, employees will at times be required to fill absences in the operation process that are equal to or lower than their positional hierarchy. Additionally, if an employee is absent, the role of the absent employee is to be completed by their immediate superior.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure roles
- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki
- Strong hands-on experience with VMware ESXi / vSphere
- Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)
- Deep understanding of networking concepts
- Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles
- Experience with vulnerability management
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions
- Ability to lead projects and manage priorities
What We Do
AeroFarms is on a bold mission to grow the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity. We are an award-winning indoor farming company and Certified B Corporation transforming agriculture with people and planet in mind. Using the latest breakthroughs in vertical farming, artificial intelligence and plant biology, we are fixing our broken food system and improving the way fresh produce is grown and distributed locally and globally. We have built a proprietary agriculture platform to grow a wide array of products, delivering superior flavor, better quality and improved nutrition with the most sophisticated levels of traceability & food safety in our industry. The unique way we grow indoors creates the perfect conditions for healthy plants to thrive, allowing us to deliver the highest quality produce to our customers all year round, while using up to 95% less water, 99% less land, 390X more productivity and zero pesticides compared to traditional field farming. We have been leading the indoor farming industry for over a decade, and proud to have been recognized with over 50 Awards for our breakthrough technology, commitment to people and planet, and the achievements of our world-class team, including TIME's Best Inventions, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and Fast Company's World Changing Ideas for 4 years in a row. Join our team and let's reach new heights: https://www.aerofarms.com/careers/
