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STAFF SYSTEMS ENGINEER / SYSTEMS ENGINEER – ENTERPRISE WIRELESS & SWITCHES – 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, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, _Skippy_ _®_ ,  _SPAM_ ® ,  _Hormel_ _®_ _ _ _Natural Choice_ _®_ _, Applegate_ _®_ _, Justin’s_ _®_ _, Wholly_ _®_ _, Hormel_ _®_ _ _ _Black Label_ _®_ _, Columbus_ _®_ , _Jennie-O®_ 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 one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies, 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 .

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.

Level of position offered to be determined based on qualifications and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, or a related field, or 5+ 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 and time management skills.

+ Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to work on nights, weekends, holidays, for 3 rd level support and/or system upgrades in support of plant downtime availability windows.

+ Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.

+ Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

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 is between **$78,075 - $130,800 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 includes 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 provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability._

**Requisition ID** : 32374

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.