American Chemical Society

Enterprise Compute Platform Engineer

American Chemical Society • $90K — $130K *
Columbus, OH 43230In-Person
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (5+ years) in related field; 3+ years with a master's degree.
  • Full understanding of Windows Server, VMware, and AI/ML operations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Windows Server (Active Directory, DNS, GPO, M365) and VMware enterprise virtualization.
  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker/Kubernetes) and cloud services (AWS, Azure).
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Java) for automation.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and improve a secure, scalable enterprise compute platform.
  • Act as technical authority for Windows Server, M365, and VMware across teams.
  • Lead hybrid cloud integration and modernization efforts.
  • Promote automation-first practices and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Develop automation solutions that enhance system efficiency and reduce manual work.
  • Drive AIOps adoption and identify AI use cases to enhance operational reliability.
  • Serve as a Tier 2/3 escalation point and resolve complex incidents.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment located in Columbus, Ohio.
  • Opportunity to lead cutting-edge hybrid cloud and AI integration efforts.
  • Access to professional development and continuous learning initiatives.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams across the organization.
Full Job Description
CAS is currently seeking an Enterprise Compute Platform Engineer. This hybrid position will be located in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Architecture & Engineering
  • Architect, implement, and continuously improve a highly available, secure, and scalable enterprise compute platform.
  • Function as the recognized technical authority for Windows Server, M365, and VMware, providing consultation across support units and development teams.
  • Lead modernization efforts including hybrid cloud integration, evaluating options and recommending strategies aligned to organizational goals.
  • Champion automation-first practices and Infrastructure as Code, encouraging team members to adopt new methods.
  • Build automation using PowerShell and other scripting languages.
  • Develop and maintain automation solutions that measurably improve system efficiency and reduce manual effort across operational workflows.

AI-Driven Operations & Automation
  • Drive adoption of AIOps capabilities (predictive analytics, anomaly detection, automated remediation), applying strategic thinking to identify use cases where AI improves operational efficiency and reliability.
  • Leverage AI/ML tools to improve:
    • Incident prediction and prevention
    • Capacity planning and performance optimization
  • Develop and maintain self-healing infrastructure and automated remediation workflows.
  • Integrate AI-powered tooling into monitoring, ticketing, and operational processes.

Reliability Engineering & Support
  • Serve as the Tier 2/3 escalation point, exercising independent judgment to resolve complex incidents and anticipate issues before they impact users.
  • Fulfill complex service requests, independently managing scope, timeline, and delivery against established estimates.
  • Maintain monitoring and observability solutions.
  • Provide Production 24x7 coverage (when required) and support weekend implementations.

Cloud & Modernization
  • Contribute technical expertise to AWS/Azure initiatives, providing recommendations that consider customer impact and long-term scalability.
  • Drive adoption of containers (Docker/Kubernetes), sharing expertise proactively and coordinating with colleagues across functions.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and typically a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or 3 years and a master's degree; and/or equivalent work experience.
  • Full understanding of Windows Server, VMware, and AI/ML operations, with knowledge of several adjacent functional areas and related technologies.

Preferred Skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows Server ecosystem (Active Directory, DNS, GPO, M365) and VMware enterprise virtualization.
  • Applied knowledge of containerization and virtualization technologies.
  • Demonstrated experience with cloud infrastructure and services (AWS, Azure).
  • Proficiency in one or more scripting or programming languages (PowerShell, Python, Java) as applied to infrastructure automation.
  • Experience with AI-assisted scripting or code generation tools; ability to identify and implement use cases where AI improves operational efficiency and reliability.
  • Familiarity with natural language interfaces for operational automation (e.g., copilots, chat-based ops).

Professional Attributes
  • Applies strategic thinking to analyze complex situations, formulate plans, and provide recommendations for initiatives of medium-to-high complexity, with some management involvement.
  • Recognizes and uses the appropriate form of communication for the target audience; expresses ideas clearly and prepares communications that are comprehensive and logically organized.
  • Assumes personal accountability for outcomes; takes corrective action promptly when progress deviates from plan; and fosters a culture of trust, transparency, and continuous improvement.
  • Excellent communication skills - verbal and written

About American Chemical Society

The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a scientific society based in the United States that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. Founded in 1876 at New York University, the ACS currently has more than 150,000 members at all degree levels and in all fields of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields. The ACS is a non-profit organization and holds a congressional charter under Title 36 of the United States Code. Its headquarters are located in Washington, D.C., and it has a large concentration of staff in Columbus, Ohio.
Learn more about American Chemical Society
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1876
* Ladders Estimates

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