Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer, Linux & Virtualization InfrastructureLocation Requirement: This position operates on a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). Candidates must be within 45 minutes of an office and able to regularly commute to work as required. This is not a fully remote opportunity.At WOW! we're building and evolving the infrastructure that powers critical business and customer-facing technologies — and we're looking for a Principal Engineer, Linux & Virtualization Infrastructure to help lead that transformation.This is a highly visible engineering role within our enterprise infrastructure organization, supporting multiple datacenters and environments while driving the design, architecture, implementation, and optimization of modern infrastructure solutions. You'll play a key role in both greenfield deployments and the evolution of existing production environments, helping ensure our platforms remain scalable, resilient, secure, and future-ready.What WOW! OffersBase salary up to $175,000 annually, commensurate with experience, plus short-term incentive plan, and comprehensive benefits including:Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off & company holidaysTuition reimbursement for continued developmentEmployee broadband discountsWhat You'll DoAs a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for the management and evolution of compute, storage, and virtualization platforms across the enterprise.Core ResponsibilitiesDesign and configure greenfield datacenter deployments while modernizing and retrofitting existing environmentsLead system integration efforts for new technologies and infrastructure solutions through research, design, implementation, configuration, and ongoing maintenanceMaintain and manage multiple virtualization clusters with ownership of current and future capacity planningMonitor enterprise infrastructure platforms and drive actionable recovery and operational improvementsCo-manage Fibre Channel, VxLAN, and NAS environments with a continued focus on:Fault toleranceHigh availabilityDisaster recoveryAnalyze user and application requirements to determine operating system, storage, memory, and CPU needs for both physical and virtual server environmentsLead the design, analysis, configuration, and implementation of enterprise storage architectures, including:Application and end-user storage requirementsIO performance analysisStorage layout strategyDisaster recovery profilesCollaborate closely with networking and security teams to deliver solutions for internal business units and external customersEnsure all service platforms and applications are backed up according to established policies and proceduresParticipate in future technology strategy discussions and provide recommendations based on industry research and engineering expertiseAdditional ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will also:Serve as an engineering-level escalation resource for the Network Operations Center (NOC) and operational teams during high-level fault analysis and incident isolationLead the deployment and configuration of high availability systems and storage architecturesPartner with cross-functional engineering teams on emerging technologies and infrastructure initiativesCreate and maintain detailed systems and application documentationProvide professional technical support to both internal and external customersMaintain, enhance, and deploy hardware and software technologies within lab and testing environmentsMentor and support fellow engineers and technical team membersPerform additional duties as assignedWhat You BringRequired Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience7+ years of experience as a Linux Systems Administrator, Linux Systems Engineer, or related infrastructure engineering roleExpertise with Linux and/or Unix operating systemsStrong understanding of networking fundamentalsSolid knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SANs)Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies including:VMwareProxMoxDockerKubernetesExperience managing complex systems infrastructure projectsWorking knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applicationsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentAbility to collaborate effectively across diverse technical teamsStrong independent problem-solving and decision-making skillsPhysical Demands & Working ConditionsRegularly required to communicate verbally and in writingFrequent use of hands for typing, handling equipment, and managing documentationAbility to lift up to 50 poundsRequires close vision and the ability to focusParticipation in on-call rotations, including occasional overnight and weekend supportOccasional travel may be requiredWhy Join WOW!?At WOW!, you'll work alongside talented engineers solving large-scale infrastructure challenges while helping shape the future of enterprise technology. We value innovation, collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement — and we empower our teams to make meaningful contributions that drive the business forward.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran