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Senior Systems Engineer /Core Infrastructure, VMware
*US Citizens or GC Holders
*On-site daily in Jersey City, NJ
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure team. This role focuses on the design, implementation, management, and optimization of core infrastructure systems with a specialization in VMware and related technologies. The Senior Systems Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of the organization’s IT infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Core Infrastructure Management
- Design, deploy, and manage enterprise infrastructure, including servers, storage, and networking components.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to ensure high availability and reliability.
- Lead infrastructure-related projects, including upgrades, migrations, and system integrations.
- VMware Administration
- Architect, implement, and maintain VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts and vCenter servers.
- Optimize virtual infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Manage virtual machine provisioning, snapshots, and backups.
- Configuration Management
- Develop and maintain scripts (PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, etc.) for system automation and process improvements.
- Automate repetitive tasks, enhance monitoring capabilities, and ensure system configurations adhere to best practices.
- Implement and maintain security measures to protect core infrastructure systems.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaboration and Leadership
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, database administrators, and application developers.
- Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership.
- Document system configurations, processes, and workflows to ensure knowledge transfer.
Skills and Technologies
Core Systems and Infrastructure:
- Windows Servers: Configuration, management, and performance tuning
- Active Directory (AD): Management of users, groups, and roles
- Group Policy (GPO): Administration and customization
- DNS and DHCP: Configuration and troubleshooting
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI): Implementation and management
- Virtualization: VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter
VMware and Virtualization:
- VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter
- Backup and replication tools: Veeam, Rubrik, Zerto, CommVault
- High-availability design, clustering, and disaster recovery (D.R.) solutions
- Multi-site failover and business continuity planning (BCP)
Storage Solutions:
- SAN, NAS, and Storage Spaces Direct
- Familiarity with NetApp, Dell EMC, and HPE storage solutions
- Data retention, deduplication, and archiving strategies
Monitoring and Performance:
- Tools: SolarWinds, SCOM, PRTG
- Synthetic transactions and real-time alerting
- Performance tuning for Windows servers and virtual environments
- Root cause analysis for recurring performance issues
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering, with at least 5 years focused on VMware technologies.
- Certifications:
- VMware certifications (e.g., VCP, VCAP, or VCDX) are strongly preferred.
- Additional certifications such as Microsoft, Cisco, or cloud platform certifications (Azure/AWS) are a plus.
Soft Skills
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
