IT Engineer, Enterprise Infrastructure

At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.

Team Overview

Our Information Technology (IT) team leads all aspects of IT systems and processes across the enterprise, including data services, security, compliance, applications, automation, and end-user services. Through innovative and streamlined technology solutions, this dynamic team enables company growth​, protects data, and serves as a critical partner to all departments of PowerSchool.

Description

Enterprise Infrastructure is responsible for supporting all hardware and software systems. They also provide technical guidance to IT and non-IT staff to ensure that all infrastructure systems meet the company's current and future needs, as well as troubleshoot system and network issues.

Your day-to-day job will consist of:

• Support and manage IT Infrastructure at Folsom HQ.
• Manage and maintain VMware vSphere environments including ESXi hosts, vCenter servers, virtual machines, and storage configurations.
• Manage and support the VMware virtualization environment.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security; troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related incidents, alerts, and issues.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (Shell, Ansible, Python) for routine system tasks and maintain detailed documentation for configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing IT Infrastructure, Linux systems, and VMware environments.
• Strong knowledge of VMware vSphere, ESXi hosts, vCenter server administration, and virtual machine management.
• Experience with system monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving infrastructure-related issues.
• Basic scripting skills using Shell, Ansible, or Python for automation of operational tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise patch management and security compliance processes.
• Working knowledge of storage systems, networking fundamentals, and backup/restore solutions in a virtualized environment.
• Advanced scripting and automation experience using Ansible, Python, or other automation frameworks.
• Strong documentation skills and experience in creating infrastructure procedures, standards, and knowledge base articles.

Compensation & Benefits

PowerSchool offers the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)


• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts


• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability


• Comprehensive 401(k) plan


• Generous Parental Leave


• Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)


• Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $68,100 - $137,500 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; specific geographic location; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.

EEO Commitment

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing accommodations@powerschool.com.