Cloud Engineer III - Linux

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The Cloud Engineer I I I is primarily responsible for deploying, configuring, troubleshooting and ensuring continuity of client and QTS physical and virtualized infrastructures and operating systems, with a fundamental understanding of those specialties including any associated automation. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to successfully analyze and perform technical and process-based problem resolution with an emphasis on customer satisfaction. The candidate must be well versed in Cloud technologies and display a desire to continuously grow and improve both technical and soft skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.

Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the assigned task(s),functional area(s) or project(s)

Deploy and support VMware ESXi and similar technologies on various hardware platforms

Deploy, monitor, diagnose and troubleshoot Linux and Windows platforms by using diagnostic tools, commands, utilities, monitoring tools

Consistently demonstrate initiative and commitment to optimizing systems and process

Conduct project scoping with stakeholder groups for moderately complex projects.

Plan and execute scheduled system maintenance activities including, hardware and software upgrades; software and application patching

Plan and execute capacity monitoring and management

Plan and execute functional test planning and testing for assigned functional area(s) or project(s)

Proactively create procedures to prevent / reduce severity of outages

Proactively analyze system performance and identify improvement opportunities

Create / update infrastructure documentation to include environment technical diagrams, workbooks, etc.

Write / update or review Change Requests, MOPs, and similar documentation

Manage escalated assigned tickets to ensure SLA compliance and customer satisfaction

Provide operational support in response to monitoring alerts and resolve incidents

Respond quickly and effectively to production issues and take responsibility for seeing those issues through resolution

Deliver customer-focused support through phone calls and ticket-based communications

Work with the24x7x365 Operations Service Center and be flexible in availability as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience

Seven or more years of progressive IT engineering experience

Advanced experience deploying, upgrading and migrating complex private cloud environments according to best practices using current versions of VMware vCenter Server and ESXi

Advanced experience configuring network virtualization technologies (NSX, Citrix)

Advanced experience with Linux environment design, implementation and full stack support, owning Linux environments, full stack, to include containerization and orchestration.

Advanced experience configuring High Availability and clustering

Advanced knowledge of various protocols / services such as SMTP, SNMP, SSL, SSH and DNS

Advanced experience deploying and administering CentOS and Red Hat operating systems

Advanced understanding of Python, Ansible, PowerShell, and / or JavaScript / JSON / REST API

Advanced experience hardening Operating Systems in accordance with compliance standards and policy

Advanced understanding of BGP peering, HSRP and IP subnetting

Experience with Active Directory and Exchange administration on an enterprise level

Experience with IT monitoring systems

US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Six or more years of Systems Administration / Engineering experience, with a focus on virtualization and hyperconverged technologies

VMware Certified Professional-Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) certified

One or more systems-focused certifications (MCSA / MCSE, RHSE / RHSA, etc.)

One or more additional technology professional certifications (CompTia A , Network , etc.)

Prior experience working in a Data Center environment

Strong knowledge of Python, Ansible, PowerShell, and / or JavaScript / JSON / REST API

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong technical troubleshooting skills

Ability to communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and colleagues

Orderly documentation, time management, and planning skills

Excellent written and oral communication, problem solving, and process management skills.

Ability to work well within a team environment in a matrixed organization

Strong customer relations skills

Ability to learn and apply new technology and methodologies in a distributed environment

Actively invests in growing yourself and others to build the talent and capabilities required for sustained success. Provide training and mentorship for lower-level team members

TOTAL REWARDS

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes : medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible.

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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

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In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees :

Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting

Every employee is bonus or commission eligible

Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays

Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)

11 paid Holidays Annually / Holiday compensation when worked

Pet and Legal Insurance

Q-Rest Sabbatical Program

Q-Anniversary Service Award Program

Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers

Military Benefits Package

QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program

QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents

QTS Crisis Fund

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program