Associate Engineer - IT Store Systems **Overall Job Summary** This position is responsible for designing, engineering, and supporting complex mixed technology environments to support retail store solutions. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)** + Work with both internal and external customers to understand business requirements and needs. + Design maintainable solutions to meet business and compliance requirements through creation and application of best practices to ensure consistency, maintainability, and compliance. + Participate in 24x7 on call rotations. + Deploy new solutions and configurations. + Ensure service availability through creation and delivery of KPI reports. + Discover current technical standards and best practices. + Deploy patches, updates, and configuration changes. + Create and document engineering standards. **Required Qualifications** _Experience:_ 1-2 years enterprise experience in selected technology field. Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodology. _Education:_ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered. _Professional Certifications:_ Technical Certification in related field is preferred. _High Demand IT Specialized skills:_ None _Platform knowledge (Linux,Unix,Sun,WindowsNT,XP,Open Step):_ None **Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities** + Knowledge in SUSE LINUX Enterprise Administration/Engineering in a distributed environment. + Knowledge in Desktop engineering, provisioning, and administration with Windows operating systems (Win7). + Experience scripting ability in bsh, vbs, Power Shell, Perl or Python. + Experience with enterprise distribution tools such as BMC’s Blade Logic. + Experience of hardware support skills with rack mounted servers, desktop PC’s, printers, and Motorola RF devices. + Knowledge in Active Directory management. + Proficiency in MS Office Suite. **Working Conditions** + Normal office working conditions + Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines **Physical Requirements** + Sitting + Standing (not walking) + Walking + Kneeling/Stooping/Bending + Reaching overhead + Lifting up to 20 pounds **Disclaimer** _This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor._ **Company Info** At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future. Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for eligible Team Members. While all Team Members have access to a broad range of rewards, eligibility and specific offerings may vary depending on the role, individual plan requirements and eligibility criteria. **ALREADY A TEAM MEMBER?** You must apply or refer a friend through our internal portal Click here (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/sf/home?company=tractorsup) **CONNECTION** Our Mission and Values are more than just words on the wall - they’re the one constant in an ever-changing environment and the bedrock on which we build our culture. They're the core of who we are and the foundation of every decision we make. It’s not just what we do that sets us apart, but how we do it. Learn More **EMPOWERMENT** We believe in managing your time for business and personal success, which is why we empower our Team Members to lead balanced lives through our benefits total rewards offerings. fot full-time and eligible part-time TSC and Petsense Team Members. We care about what you care about! Learn More **OPPORTUNITY** A lot of care goes into providing legendary service at Tractor Supply Company, which is why our Team Members are our top priority. Want a career with a clear path for growth? Your Opportunity is Out Here at Tractor Supply and Petsense. Learn More Join Our Talent Community **Nearest Major Market:** Nashville