**STAFF SYSTEMS ENGINEER / SYSTEMS ENGINEER - CORPORATE OFFICE (AUSTIN, MN)** **HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION** To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. **ABOUT HORMEL FOODS —** **_Inspired People. Inspired Food.™_** Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $9 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include _SKIPPY_ _®_ , _SPAM_ ® , _Hormel_ _®_ _Natural Choice_ _®_ _, Applegate_ _®_ _, Justin’s_ _®_ _, Wholly_ _®_ _, Hormel_ _®_ _Black Label_ _®_ _, Columbus_ _®_ and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the “Global 2000 World’s Best Employers” list by Forbes magazine for three straight years, is one of Fortune magazine’s most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens” list for the 12 th year in a row, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — _Inspired People. Inspired Food.™_ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/ . **SUMMARY:** This position works on the IT Communications team with a focus on wireless, switching and communications solutions used in our offices, production warehouse and manufacturing facilities at an enterprise scale. The role requires providing support to remote sites as well as project-based deployments, discovering new technologies, improving existing technologies, and keeping our networks and data systems secure. This role will require occasional evenings and weekends to provide support or implement systems during outage windows. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Architect, implement, and manage enterprise network wireless and switching environment(s) and services used throughout the company, in subsidiaries, production and warehouse locations. + Administer and maintain business critical enterprise wireless and switching environment(s) and services used throughout the company in subsidiaries, production plants, and warehouse locations. + Provide wireless / switching Level 3 support issue/problem resolution of business-critical infrastructure environment(s) and services + Provide project management of medium and large network related projects across the enterprise **QUALIFICATIONS:** Level of position offered (Staff Systems Engineer or Systems Engineer) will be determined based on candidate's experience and skill set. Required + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, or a related field or 5 - 7 years’ experience engineering, deploying, and supporting enterprise network communications systems. + Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure and strong troubleshooting experience, including wireless and switched networking. + Advanced technical experience in Wireless and switching architecture and administration. + Pattern of initiative and technical innovation, proven problem solving, decision making and project management skills, strong interpersonal and leadership skills. + Excellent organizational, time management skills, well-developed written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to work on nights, weekends, holidays for 3rd level support and/or system upgrades in support of Plant downtime availability windows. + Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States. + Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa. Preferred + Technical experience in structured cable design & management + Technical experience in power management systems **Location:** Austin, MN A comprehensive relocation package to the Austin, MN area will be offered, if required. At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for the Staff Systems Engineer / Systems Engineer role role is between $76,700 - $128,000 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location. **BENEFITS:** Other components of Hormel Foods' total compensation package include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid time off, free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more. **TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:** 10% of the time For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers **_At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here:_** **_https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/_** **_Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status._** **Requisition ID** : 28064 Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.