Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Newark DE(Hybrid)
Position Type: Contract

Top Skills:
1) Nutanix or VXRail
2) Virtualization technologies VMware Nutanix Citrix or Microsoft
3) Windows and Linux based servers

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer for a 6month contract opportunity that is hybrid in Newark DE. The candidate selected will be responsible for the operations of computer systems related to operating systems servers and enduser workstations. Although the Senior Systems Engineer is not responsible for writing new application software the candidate must demonstrate an understanding of how software behaves in order to deploy configure and troubleshoot systems. Additionally the candidate is expected to research new technologies and leverages optimization techniques to ensure that systems operate efficiently.

What Youll Do

• Provide oversight and support to the companys client server and cloud environments
• Establish and maintain technology standards for the companys client server and cloud environments
• Prepare test and manage disaster recovery plans and methods
• Provide guidance and mentor technology staff
• Provide technical guidance for design and implementation of new technology
• Build manage and support Windows and Linux based servers on VXRail and Nutanix
• Maintain and manage server and related hardware
• Monitor and manage server and related device performance
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents and problems independently and in a team
• Create and maintain documentation required for the operation and support of the companys client server and cloud environments
• Manage and support all aspects of Active Directory and Entra ID
• Manage and support all or part of technologybased projects
• Manage and support virtual hardware including networking storage and infrastructure
• Manage and support endpoint security systems such as antivirus patch management and mobile device management (MDM)

Required:

• Bachelors Degree in an IT related program or related area or 7 years of corporate experience in a similar position.
• Strong experience with enterprise level virtualization technologies such as VMware Nutanix Citrix or Microsoft
• Experience with vendor relations and support
• Experience with hyperconverged server platforms (VXRail Nutanix)
• Strong experience with storage and disk virtualization technologies
• Strong experience with Microsoft Server Operating Systems 2012R
• Experience with Red Hat or CentOS Linux Operating Systems
• Experience with Microsoft client device Operating Systems (Windows 10 11)
• Experience with disaster recover planning management and methods
• Strong experience with all aspects of Active Directory Entra ID and its management
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Experience with management and support of devices within data centers
• Experience with design and architecture of systems and solutions
• Experience with the configuration and management of monitoring solutions such as Manage Engine OpsManager
• Strong verbal and documentation skills
• Ability to participate on an oncall rotation for support and escalation
• Experience with certificatebased security and management
• Experience with mobile device management

Desired:

• Microsoft certifications
• VMware or Nutanix AHV certifications
• Citrix certification

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal state and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer utilizing a mouse keyboard and monitor