What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Infrastructure Engineer position at Jacobs?
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Core Systems Infrastructure Engineer with a strong focus on storage systems and VMware to join our dynamic team. This role will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level storage and virtualization solutions that are critical to our organization’s success. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with storage platforms, a solid understanding of VMware, core systems infrastructure, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
Location : Remote in the United States
Key Responsibilities :
Storage Infrastructure Design and Implementation :
Architect, deploy, and manage enterprise storage solutions (e.g., NetApp, Dell EMC, Pure Storage, or similar).
Optimize storage performance and scalability to meet organizational needs.
Virtualization Management :
Design, deploy, and manage VMware environments, including vSphere and related components.
Integrate storage solutions seamlessly into VMware environments to ensure high performance and reliability.
Maintenance and Monitoring :
Monitor storage and virtualization environments to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, and patches on storage and VMware systems.
Collaboration and Support :
Work closely with virtualization, cloud, and networking teams to ensure seamless integration of storage and VMware systems.
Provide tier-3 support for storage and virtualization-related incidents and troubleshoot performance issues.
Automation and Scripting :
Develop scripts to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency.
Leverage tools like PowerShell, Python, or Ansible for infrastructure as code.
Documentation and Training :
Create and maintain detailed documentation for storage and virtualization systems, processes, and best practices.
Provide mentorship and training to junior team members.
Education and Experience :
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5 years of experience in storage systems and VMware engineering or administration.
Technical Skills :
Expertise with storage platforms such as NetApp, Dell EMC, Pure Storage, or others.
Strong knowledge of SAN, NAS, and object storage technologies
Advanced knowledge of VMware environments, including vSphere, vCenter, and related tools
Familiarity with backup solutions like Commvault, Veeam, or similar tools.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation.
Certifications :
- Relevant certifications such as NCDA, VCAP-DCV, or vendor-specific storage and VMware certifications are a plus.
Soft Skills :
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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