About the role
Description
Build the Infrastructure That Powers Global Manufacturing
Shape the Future of Enterprise Infrastructure
The Gund Company is seeking a
Senior Server Cloud Engineer
to design, secure, automate, and continuously improve our enterprise compute, virtualization, identity, backup, and cloud platforms. This senior technical role supports reliable global operations, cyber resilience, and scalable business growth across a multi-site environment.
This is more than a traditional infrastructure position. You will influence long-term platform strategy while translating enterprise standards into practical, resilient solutions that support modernization, acquisitions, facility expansion, and evolving business needs.
The Gund Company is a global manufacturer of engineered material solutions
and electrical insulation components used in critical electrical power system equipment. In addition to our manufactured product portfolio, we distribute complementary electrical components and materials that help customers solve complex application challenges with greater speed, value, and technical confidence.
Key Responsibilities
Design and engineer secure, scalable enterprise compute, virtualization, cloud, and identity platforms.
Lead infrastructure modernization, platform lifecycle management, and technology roadmap initiatives.
Administer and advance VMware vSphere, Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure, and hybrid infrastructure environments.
Establish platform standards, architecture documentation, governance practices, and lifecycle plans across global locations. Improve backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and resiliency capabilities through architecture, testing, and continuous improvement.
Advance infrastructure security, vulnerability management, modern identity controls, and proactive risk reduction.
Drive automation and operational efficiency using PowerShell, Infrastructure as Code concepts, and repeatable engineering practices.
Partner with cybersecurity, IT operations, business leaders, and other stakeholders to deliver enterprise solutions.
Support infrastructure integration for acquisitions, plant expansions, and company growth across North America and Europe.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and trusted-advisor guidance on enterprise architecture and platform decisions.
What Success Looks Like
Standardized enterprise compute, cloud, and identity services that improve consistency and scalability.
Stronger cyber resilience through modern identity, security, backup, and recovery controls.
Clear platform lifecycle roadmaps and modernization strategies aligned with business priorities.
Reduced platform risk through automation, proactive vulnerability management, and disciplined standards.
Reliable infrastructure that enables global growth, acquisitions, and facility expansion.
Requirements
What You Bring
Minimum of 7+ years of progressive infrastructure, virtualization, cloud, or platform engineering experience.
Demonstrated expertise in VMware vSphere administration, architecture, and lifecycle management.
Strong Windows Server engineering and enterprise lifecycle-management experience.
Advanced experience with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and hybrid identity design and management.
Experience designing backup and recovery architecture and planning and testing disaster recovery capabilities.
Knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, hybrid cloud architecture, and cloud governance.
Experience with infrastructure security, vulnerability management, and multi-site enterprise environments.
Strong troubleshooting, architecture, documentation, communication, and technical leadership skills.
Ability to balance strategic platform engineering with practical operational execution.
Preferred Qualifications
PowerShell automation and Infrastructure as Code concepts.
Experience supporting manufacturing environments, global infrastructure, or mergers and acquisitions integration.
Relevant Microsoft, Azure, or VMware certifications.
Experience developing technology roadmaps, enterprise standards, and platform strategies.
Leadership Capabilities
Strategic thinking • Technical leadership • Enterprise mindset • Collaboration • Risk management • Accountability • Continuous improvement • Mentorship
Why Join The Gund Company
Competitive pay and annual incentive opportunity
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Profit sharing
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Life and disability insurance
Professional development opportunities
Location & Travel
Work Location:
St. Louis, Missouri - Global Headquarters
Work Schedule:
Hybrid.
Travel:
Approximately 15-25% across North America and Europe to support projects and global operations.
EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.