Sr System Engineer

Compensation Pay Range:

The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.  Additional compensation includes annual, quarterly performance, or premiums may be paid in amounts ranging per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

A Senior Systems Engineer – Data Center Networking is a highly skilled infrastructure expert with deep experience in designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise data center network environments. This individual works with a high degree of independence to lead the architecture, implementation, and lifecycle management of complex networking systems that support mission-critical operations. Focused on physical and virtual infrastructure, the Senior Systems Engineer ensures the performance, security, and scalability of hybrid environments spanning on-prem data centers and cloud platforms. This role emphasizes the consistent application of data center networking best practices, network automation, and system-level integration with modern infrastructure technologies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Stay current with emerging infrastructure technologies, security threats, and industry standards, particularly those impacting hybrid data center environments

• Provide mentorship and training to system administrators and junior engineers on best practices for network and infrastructure implementation

• Collaborate with architects and leadership to help define and implement standards around network, system, and infrastructure security

• Take a leadership role in data center projects from planning through implementation and support

• Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade systems and networks with an emphasis on performance, security, and scalability

• Own and manage multiple mission-critical systems and data center components (physical and virtual)

• Lead multiple projects concurrently, leveraging project management best practices and cross-functional coordination

• Conduct system and network performance assessments and ensure alignment with business goals and security regulations (e.g., PCI, SOX)

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues spanning across systems, networks, and applications

• Create detailed system and network documentation and lead knowledge transfer sessions across IT teams

• Automate infrastructure management tasks using scripting languages and configuration management tools

• Perform regular capacity planning and health checks of systems and network environments

• Participate in or lead incident response and root cause analysis efforts for major outages or security events

• Provide technical leadership in the integration of on-prem systems with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

• Test, validate, and document system upgrades, patches, and configuration changes to minimize downtime and risk

SKILLS/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES

Required:

• Extensive hands-on experience with data center networking, including switching, routing, load balancing, and hardware installations

• Deep experience with Cisco networking (CCNP or equivalent experience preferred)

• Familiarity with other vendors such as Arista and Juniper; comfortable working across multi-vendor environments

• Expertise in routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) and network segmentation

• Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and hybrid environment integration

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills across networking and system platforms

• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python, or Ansible)

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and broad infrastructure ownership

Desired:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technology field

• Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, AWS/Azure networking certifications, or equivalent

• Experience designing spine-leaf architectures or working in SDN environments

• Advanced knowledge of IT service management, security compliance, and infrastructure governance

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong leadership and project coordination abilities

• Demonstrated ability to mentor others and influence positive change across teams

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization. 

Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off

• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs

• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs

• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: rar@oreillyauto.com or call 417-862-2674, ext. 68901, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.