Valero Energy

Hosting and Infrastructure Platform Engineer

Valero Energy$100K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 5+ years experience with Windows Server OS, virtualization, and server hardware
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
  • Experience with Azure, AWS, and RHEL 8/9
  • Proficiency in container technologies like Kubernetes and Podman
  • PowerShell and Python scripting experience
  • Knowledge of modern storage and networking platforms

Responsibilities

  • Support, design, and implement enterprise infrastructure technologies
  • Contribute to long-term infrastructure planning for hosting solutions
  • Design, implement, and operate enterprise solutions on RHEL Linux and Windows Server
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure solutions meet organization needs
  • Manage lifecycle operations and integration with storage and networking platforms
  • Document knowledge and maintain system specifications
  • Analyze system performance and recommend complex solutions

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
  • 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
  • Company-sponsored Pension Plan
  • Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
  • Onsite Daycare Center
  • Onsite Employee Wellness Centers
  • State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center
  • Onsite cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch
  • Sprawling campus with walking paths and biking trails
Full Job Description
Description

As a Hosting and Infrastructure Platform Engineer working at our San Antonio headquarters office, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise I/S infrastructure primarily focused on operating systems, server hardware, virtualization, containerization across on-premises and cloud environments.

Key Competencies:

  • Problem-Solving
  • Initiative
  • Results Orientation
  • Interpersonal Skills


  • Support, design, and implement enterprise infrastructure technology solutions aligned with industry and company standards, incorporating on-prem, virtualization, container platforms, and modern cloud.
  • Contribute to long-term planning for Infrastructure solutions related to hosting
  • Design, implement, and operate enterprise solutions based on RHEL Linux, Windows Server OS, container orchestration platforms, Broadcom VCF, and systems that enable emerging technologies such as AI/ML workloads.
  • Design, implement, and operate Cisco UCS server hardware
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, application development, and security to ensure solutions meet organizational needs
  • Manage and maintain infrastructure lifecycle operations, workload domain configuration, and integration with storage and network platforms.
  • Documents knowledge acquired and technical specifications into a knowledge management system. This includes adhering to established documenting standards.
  • Coordinate the adoption of new procedures resulting from software and hardware changes, including the development of system specifications, documentation, training, and communication plans.
  • Performs analysis on (including performance and capacity) as well as recommending quality complex solutions
  • Understand and applies the various IT methodologies which include project management, development, service management, and system architecture.
  • Follow ITIL based service management processes (Change, Incident, Request)


This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 5+ years of experience with Windows Server Operating System, virtualization, and server hardware
  • Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero San Antonio location, required.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree (or higher) or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
  • Experience with Windows Server OS and VMWare VCF, VKS
  • Experience with Azure and AWS cloud services
  • Experience with RHEL8,9 with RedHat Satellite in an enterprise environment
  • Experience with Cisco UCS Manager, Cisco IMC management, Cisco Intersight in a large environment
  • Experience with containerized environments such as Kubernetes and Podman
  • PowerShell and Python scripting experience
  • Collaborate with data, platform, and AI engineering teams to ensure infrastructure reliability, performance, and scalability for AI/ML workloads and GPU-enabled systems.
  • Experience with service management processes and procedures (Change, Incident, Request)
  • Experience operating and maintaining a variety of complex, mission critical I/S systems.
  • Knowledge of modern storage platforms (e.g. NetApp, Pure, Hitachi), Cisco networking, and data protection platforms (e.g., Rubrik, Cohesity, Commvault)
    Benefits:
  • Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:
  • Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
  • 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
  • Company-sponsored Pension Plan
  • Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
  • Onsite Daycare Center
  • Onsite Employee and Family Wellness Centers (Physician & Pediatrician)
  • Onsite Pharmacy
  • State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities
  • Onsite cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch
  • Sprawling campus with walking paths and access to biking trails


Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee's eligibility and work location.

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About Valero Energy

Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) is a Fortune 500 oil and gas refining and retail company based in San Antonio, Texas. The company owns and operates 18 refineries throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3.3 million barrels per day, making it the largest refiner in North America. Valero is also one of the nation's largest retail operators with more than 5,000 retail and branded wholesale outlets in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean under various brand names, including Valero, Diamond Shamrock, Ultramar, Shamrock, and Beacon. Valero Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries, is an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels, other petrochemical products and power. Valero subsidiaries employ approximately 10,500 people, and assets include 16 petroleum refineries with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3 million barrels per day, 10 ethanol plants with a combined production capacity of 1.2 billion gallons per year, and a 50-megawatt wind farm. More than 7,300 outlets carry the Valero, Diamond Shamrock, Shamrock and Beacon brands in the United States and the Caribbean; Ultramar in Canada; and Texaco in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Valero is a Fortune 500 company based in San Antonio.

Valero Energy Careers

Join the dynamic team at Valero Energy, a leader in the energy sector and a beacon of innovation and sustainability. At Valero, we offer a plethora of job opportunities that pave the way for professional growth and personal achievement. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, Valero provides a platform to propel your career to new heights.

Work You’ll Do

At Valero Energy, every position plays a critical role in our mission to provide safe, reliable energy. Our team members are at the forefront of the energy industry, driving innovation and leading through example. By joining our team, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, using your skills to solve complex challenges and improve our operations.

Explore Our Job Opportunities

Valero Energy is constantly seeking talented individuals who are passionate about their careers and eager for new challenges. From engineering to financial services, our job opportunities span a wide range of disciplines. Explore positions that match your skills and interests on our Careers page, and take the first step towards a fulfilling career at Valero.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with a Valero internship. Our programs provide invaluable industry experience, networking opportunities, and the chance to work on meaningful projects. Interns at Valero are considered integral members of our team and are given responsibilities that challenge and enhance their academic learning.

Culture and Benefits

Valero Energy is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and creates a stronger team. Our culture is built on leadership, respect, and integrity—values that have steered our company through decades of success. Employees enjoy competitive benefits, including health care, retirement plans, and diversity training programs designed to help them thrive both personally and professionally.

Professional Development

Investing in our employees’ growth is a priority at Valero. We offer a range of professional development opportunities, including leadership training, skills enhancement workshops, and continuous learning programs. Our goal is to ensure that every employee has the resources and support they need to reach their full potential.

Join Our Team

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the energy sector? We are hiring creative, curious, and motivated individuals to join our team. Search open positions, submit your resume, and prepare for an interview where you can showcase your unique qualifications. At Valero Energy, your career advancement is supported by robust training and development programs that encourage lifelong learning and professional growth.

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Valero Energy – Powering the Future

At Valero Energy, we’re not just a company; we’re a community. Together, we’re powering the future, committed to innovation, leadership, and the continuous growth of our team and our world. Join us in making a difference.

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Learn more about Valero Energy
Size
9,813 employees
Market Cap
$46.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.4 billion
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+8.5%
Revenue
$64.9 billion
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