Discover. A brighter future.

With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description:

At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both. We're all about people, and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career.

The Principal Infrastructure Engineer uses a vast repertoire of experience delivering high impact engineering solutions to work intuitively. This Engineer role knows where to look if something breaks and is key in solving challenges quickly . Principal I n frastructure Engineers are skilled in finding new ways to build technical cap abilities and influencing the adoption of best practices. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

On an Agile infrastructure team, you are responsible for all aspects of the software development lifecycle for client workstation and application virtualization solutions. Core competencies include but are not limited to: Windows Build/Image Management, VDI, Application virtualization/layering, Software Deployment, PowerShell scripting/automation. Works independently as well as part of a tight-knit team, provides forward thinking solutions that drive both infrastructure and business solutions in a highly available and highly regulated environment. Interfaces with Solution Architects and other corresponding teams (network, security, app/dev, hardware) on feature enrichment or problem solving of issues relating to the full system architecture stack.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to product delivery, influenced by strategic direction across Business Technology and enterprise including investment decisions ( i.e., build vs buy) across multiple products. Uses automation, system tools, open-source solutions, observability and 'security first' principles in daily work
• Contributes to team agile ceremonies, leads demos and presentations, helps new engineers learn established norms
• Bridges desired Business features to BT capabilities and executes groundwork in requirement translations and design. Initiates detailed level solution design approaches across multiple domains, and guides team to achieve desired key software delivery capabilities using automated, coded enterprise and observability
• Participates in (internal/external) speaking and advocacy events. Coaches core technology communities and is actively engaged in understanding and researching new technologies
• Researches and adopts new technology solutions and ways to build technical capabilities
• Continues professional education and creates opportunities for broader engineering teams to learn industry best practices
• Will be part of a 24x7 on-call rotation

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum, here's what we need from you:

• Bachelors - Computer Science or related
• 6 Years - (Software) Engineering, DevOps or related
• Internal applicants only: technical proficiency rating of proficient on the Dreyfus engineering scale

Preferred Qualifications

Bonus Points If You Have:

• 10 Years Experience working/supporting a MS Windows environment (Client, Server, or both) using innovative and automated solutions.
• In depth knowledge of related infrastructure technologies and landscape (hardware, software, network, security, etc.)
• Demonstrated incident, problem and escalation management for own area of responsibility with a strong customer focus.
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as PCI-DSS is preferred
• Demonstrated strong presentation and communication skills and the capability to address and interact with individuals or groups at varying levels of the organization.
• Microsoft Modern Workplace knowledge and certifications are a major plus
• Familiar with Agile methodologies a plus
• Must be well organized, self-motivated, and able to prioritize and multi-task in high-pressure situations
• Able to work independently with strong interest on current planning techniques and technologies
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels
• Create and Maintain Documentation both internally and customer facing
• Exceptional at troubleshooting, thinking out of the box
• Operating Systems:
  • Microsoft Windows Endpoints (Windows 11, 10)
  • Apple Mac / Linux knowledge a plus
  • Windows Server 2019/2016 not required, but considered

• Virtualization Technologies: VMware, Citrix or equivalent
• Thin Client / Windows Terminal Management a plus
• PowerShell Scripting
• SCCM or equivalent experience with configuration management solutions
• Microsoft Intune/Endpoint Manager
• Group Policy Management
• Vulnerability Management
• Audit/Compliance

External applicants will be required to perform a technical interview.

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Feb-11-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation:

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $104,000.00 to $175,600.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits:

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) Plan

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D

• Recognition Program

• Education Assistance

• Commuter Benefits

• Family Support Programs

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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What are you waiting for? Apply today!

All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights)

About the Company:
Discover Financial Services