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System Engineer, Senior

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Compassion
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Customer Service
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Social Skills
  • Enthusiasm
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 5-7 years of industry experience in systems engineering, data center infrastructure, or a related field.
  • Deep hands-on experience with server hardware, virtualization, cloud integrations, and security to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance.
  • Strong understanding of Cisco UCS, server virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), storage systems, and data center migrations; experience with Windows and Linux platforms (Active Directory, DNS, RDS).
  • Proficiency with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) and subject matter expertise in at least one data center technology; experience with Hyper-V System Center and knowledge of public clouds (Azure, AWS) is a plus.

Requirements:

  • Onboard new customers, support data center migrations, and maintain critical cloud infrastructure.
  • Design, implement, and manage mission-critical data center infrastructure and virtualization solutions (VMware, Hyper-V, UCS) in Windows and Linux environments.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues, provide senior-level technical support, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced SLA-driven environment.
  • Remote role with potential onsite support at the Downers Grove, IL headquarters as needed.

Job description

Responsibilities:

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Sentinel is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with 5–7 years of industry experience to support and design cloud and virtualization solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in VMware, Hyper-V, UCS, Linux, and Windows environments. Responsibilities include onboarding new customers, supporting data center migrations, and maintaining critical cloud infrastructure. This role requires excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills as you will be working with various cross functional teams. Candidates should have experience in technical support and be comfortable in a fast-paced, SLA-driven environment. This position can be remote but may need to provide onsite support to our Downers Grove, IL headquarters as needed.

Qualifications:
  • Deep understanding and hands-on experience in server hardware, virtualization, cloud integrations, and security to ensure high availability, scalability, and optimal performance
  • Design, implement, and manage mission-critical data center infrastructure
  • Strong understanding of server virtualization, storage systems, and hands-on experience with Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) solutions
  • Provide senior-level technical support and system engineering for all Windows-based and Linux-based platforms including Active Directory, DNS, RDS
  • Planning, executing, and overseeing the successful migration of data center infrastructure, applications, and services
  • Considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more datacenter technologies
  • Experience with Hyper-V/SystemCenter and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus   
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Participation in after-hours work (when needed) and OnCall rotation is required
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Nice to have public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) experience
  • The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment
  • A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
  • Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
  • Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude

 

We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

 

Compensation Range: 

$120,000-$150,000 annually

 

What you get:

We offer an energetic work environment with many corporate culture amenities, competitive salary, and rich benefit plan including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, 529, Life Insurance, Income Protection Short and Long-Term Disability, Medical and Child/Elder Care, Flexible Spending Account Plans, Family Planning Benefits, Financial Education, Identity Theft Protection and Assistance, Legal Services, Employee Assistance Program, Two weeks’ vacation, additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick, certification and hands-on training, and employee discount for product services and entertainment.

Overview:

MOTIVATED…..make IT happen!

   National Best and Brightest 2025  top workplace 25 

 

Sentinel Technologies, Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012!

 

About Us:      

Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs – from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of today’s global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ.; Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO.

 

If you are MOTIVATED… you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, fosters growth through certification and hands-on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!

 

If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment – we’d like to have you join our team.  Learn more at www.sentinel.com/careers.

 

As part of Sentinel's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check. Only those who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

 

Sentinel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans. In accordance with Title VII and state regulations, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, disability, military, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

 

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact SentinelHR1@sentinel.com.

 

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here

 

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

 

Sentinel EEO Policy Statement is available here.

 

https://www.sentinel.com/about/diversity

 

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