Systems Engineer

About the Role The Systems Engineer designs, delivers, documents, and supports the company's server and systems infrastructure --- Compute, storage, virtualization, and applications --- across on-premises and cloud platforms. This is a senior-level role that leads a small team of server and systems engineers, takes on work of higher complexity, maintains deep knowledge of technology and how it is applied across the business, and places heavy emphasis on documentation so that systems can be Maintained and supported over time. The role is accountable for the availability, performance, security, and cost management of the server and systems Environment, and works closely with network engineering, IT operations, the help desk, and the company's global IT teams. Key Responsibilities VMware and virtualization • Install, configure, and maintain VMware vSphere and VDI environments and other hypervisors. • Configure VMware Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS), High Availability, and Fault Tolerance. • Install, configure, and maintain VMware ESXi hosts and App-V. • Manage vCenter Server upgrades, patches, and day-to-day administration; manage ESXi hypervisor updates and Upgrades. • Deploy and support virtual machines as needed. System support and maintenance • Support and patch virtual machines. • Maintain and upgrade hardware and network monitoring software. • Support and maintain internal systems, COTS applications, databases, virtual environments, multifactor authentication, log analytics, and storage arrays. Network and infrastructure • Install, configure, and maintain virtualization networking. Installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance (software/firmware) of the following platforms • PowerShell scripting • DNS • Windows Server • DHCP • Microsoft SQL Server • Group Policy • Microsoft Active Directory • Exchange Server Standards, security, and documentation • Develop and maintain operations and support standard operating procedures for vSphere and other hypervisor Environments. • Help maintain server hardening guidelines and ensure compliance with security policies and procedures. • Evaluate hardware and software, including peripheral, output, and related equipment. • Develop and implement testing strategies and document results. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems. Confidential | Systems Engineer II Page 1 of 2 • Maintain current knowledge of relevant hardware and software; participate in special projects as required. Other duties may be assigned. Platforms and Technologies VMware vSphere / ESXi and VDI · Windows Server · Microsoft Active Directory · DNS · DHCP · Group Policy · Exchange Server · Microsoft SQL Server · PowerShell scripting · Microsoft Intune · Storage arrays · Multifactor authentication and log analytics platforms · Cisco network infrastructure (switching, routing, wireless) with Palo Alto Networks firewalls · On-premises and cloud infrastructure Education and Experience • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Networking, or a related field preferred. • 10+ years of relevant experience in server and systems administration and management. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Technical Expertise • Deep expertise in virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar), Windows Server (all services), and storage. • Experience with system administration. • Current experience with monthly patching and software deployments, desktop group policies and login scripts, deployi