Senior IT Systems Engineer

Description

We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure & Virtualization Engineer to manage, design, and improve server, storage, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure. This role is ideal for a hands-on infrastructure professional with a strong builder mindset - someone who has designed and implemented systems, not only supported them.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor company’s server and storage infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud.
• Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of systems and infrastructure.
• Provide Tier 3 IT support to business units across the organization.
• Design and deliver solutions for complex IT infrastructure challenges.
• Collaborate with other departments to support company goals and technology initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing processes, automate repetitive tasks, and evaluate new technologies that enhance the end-user experience.

Requirements

Requirements:

• 6+ years of hands-on infrastructure experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with VMware vSphere 6.x / 7.x, including installation, configuration, and system design.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft infrastructure stack, including:
• Active Directory
• DNS
• DHCP
• AD Connect
• Windows Server
• Solid understanding of networking, operating systems, routing, and security fundamentals.
• Proven experience designing and building infrastructure environments, not only supporting existing systems.
• Security-conscious approach to system design, patching, access control, and infrastructure operations.

Cloud & Identity Management:

• Hands-on experience with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, including:
• Microsoft Entra ID, formerly Azure AD
• Identity and access management
• SSO
• Role-based access control
• Experience with Microsoft 365 services, including:
• Exchange Online
• Teams
• SharePoint
• Experience with Microsoft Endpoint Manager / Intune.
• Experience with AWS services, especially:
• EC2
• S3
• Route 53
• FSx
• Understanding of hybrid cloud architectures and basic cloud security controls.

Virtualization & Infrastructure

• Hands-on experience with VMware-based infrastructure.
• Familiarity with physical servers and data center maintenance lifecycle.
• Experience with infrastructure design, implementation, upgrades, and ongoing optimization.

Operating Systems

• Strong working knowledge of:
• Windows Server
• Windows Client OS
• Linux distributions
• macOS
• Experience managing macOS endpoints with Jamf Pro or similar enterprise tools.

Storage & Backup

• Hands-on experience with NAS / SAN systems.
• Experience with storage platforms such as:
• NetApp
• QNAP
• BlueXP
• Familiarity with backup systems, preferably Commvault / Metallic - advantage.

Scripting & Automation

• Proficiency in PowerShell and/or Python for system administration, automation, and process improvement.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with NetApp or other enterprise storage platforms.
• Experience with Commvault / Metallic.
• Broader experience with hybrid cloud infrastructure and automation.