Systems Engineer

Apex has an opportunity for a Systems Engineer . Here are the details :

Position : Systems Engineer

Location : Onsite in Boston, MA

Duration : 12 Months

Overview :

Our client is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the Systems and Storage team. This team is responsible for enterprise storage, virtualization, OS, backup / recovery, and server hardware. The Systems Engineer is responsible for administration and operational duties for a diverse set of technologies with a focus on Linux and Storage. The position requires excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently to meet team goals and objectives.

Responsibilities :

• Participate in all aspects of server lifecycle management for Linux servers on-premises and in the public cloud to include deployment, maintenance, security, decommission as needed.
• Lead security focused efforts of hardening the Linux environment through iptables, MFA, SSH, and bastion servers.
• Identify areas where automation for operational improvement of day-to-day manual tasks can be deployed across various Systems & Storage technologies.
• Respond to and resolve alerts associated with Linux, storage, and VMware events
• Maintain current and accurate operational documentation for team technologies
• Leverage enterprise tools to monitor, analyze, troubleshoot systems and make informed decisions for workload optimization
• Collaborate with other infrastructure teams in the troubleshooting and resolution of escalated system and application related issues

Required Skills :

Required Skills : -Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. -7 years of proven experience in managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux and VMware -Proven skills using Bash, Python, PowerShell or Ansible -Familiarity with the following technologies a plus : NetApp file & block, Rubrik data management -Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Basic Qualification : -Participate in all aspects of server lifecycle management for Linux servers on-premises and in the public cloud to include deployment, maintenance, security, decommission as needed. -Lead security focused efforts of hardening the Linux environment through iptables, MFA, SSH, and bastion servers. -Identify areas where automation for operational improvement of day-to-day manual tasks can be deployed across various Systems & Storage technologies. -Respond to and resolve alerts associated with Linux, storage, and VMware events -Maintain current and accurate operational documentation for team technologies -Leverage enterprise tools to monitor, analyze, troubleshoot systems and make informed decisions for workload optimization -Collaborate with other infrastructure teams in the troubleshooting and resolution of escalated system and application related issues

Additional Skills : -Participate in all aspects of server lifecycle management for Linux servers on-premises and in the public cloud to include deployment, maintenance, security, decommission as needed. -Lead security focused efforts of hardening the Linux environment through iptables, MFA, SSH, and bastion servers. -Identify areas where automation for operational improvement of day-to-day manual tasks can be deployed across various Systems & Storage technologies. -Respond to and resolve alerts associated with Linux, storage, and VMware events -Maintain current and accurate operational documentation for team technologies -Leverage enterprise tools to monitor, analyze, troubleshoot systems and make informed decisions for workload optimization -Collaborate with other infrastructure teams in the troubleshooting and resolution of escalated system and application related issues

Background Check : Yes

Drug Screen : Yes

Notes :

Selling points for candidate :

Project Verification Info :

Candidate must be your W2 Employee : No

Exclusive to Apex : No

Face to face interview required : Yes

Candidate must be local : Yes

Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship : : No

Interview times set : : No

Type of project : Development / Engineering

Master Job Title : Eng : Engineering Tech

Branch Code : Boston