Cloud & Data Center Systems Engineer

Select Minds LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Work culture and environment

Career and growth development

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Dallas, TX is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to enhance their data center operations. The successful candidate will have over 7 years of experience with VMware and Azure, ensuring optimum performance and security of enterprise-level infrastructure. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining critical systems, along with collaborative problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. Ideal for those seeking career growth in a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience supporting VMware and Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Proficiency in networking protocols and infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain VMware vSphere Private Cloud environments.
• Configure and manage disaster recovery systems.
• Monitor and optimize system performance.

Skills

Expertise in VMware

Expertise in Azure

Networking infrastructure

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

VMware vCenter

Windows Server

Job description

Benefits:

WORK CULTURE & ENVIRONMENT

CAREER & GROWTH DEVELOPMENT

Opportunity for advancement

System Engineer – Data Center Operations Dallas, TX Long Term

Are you a skilled Systems Engineer with expertise in VMware and Azure? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can build, maintain, and secure enterprise-level infrastructure? If so, we’d love to have you on our team !

In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the availability, performance, and security of our data center operations. You’ll be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining our VMware and Azure environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and proactively optimizing our IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities: • Design, implement, and maintain VMware vSphere Private Cloud environments, including ESXi, NSX, and vCenter across multiple data centers. • Configure and manage VROps, VRM, and SRM for disaster recovery, ensuring business continuity. • Provide technical expertise in Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. • Monitor and optimize system performance to maintain high availability. • Develop and maintain detailed documentation for infrastructure, processes, and validation testing. • Support the planning and architecture of VMware environments, ensuring efficient and scalable designs. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy hybrid, cloud-native, and on-prem solutions tailored to business needs. • Serve as a final-tier escalation point for troubleshooting and resolving critical system issues. • Deploy, configure, and maintain Windows servers. • Configure, rack, cable, and maintain data center hardware. • Participate in on-call rotation for emergency support.

Required Technical Skills & Experience: • 7+ years of hands-on experience supporting VMware and Azure cloud infrastructure. • Expertise in VMware vCenter, ESXi, NSX, SRM, VRM, and VROps. • Strong experience in Microsoft Azure and Windows Server OS. • Proficiency in networking infrastructure (LAN, WAN, VPN) and protocols (TCP/IP, FCoE). • Deep understanding of enterprise storage, hardware protocols, and fabrics. • Experience working with patch management and change control systems. • Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and best practices. • Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize infrastructure with a creative and solution-oriented mindset. • Willingness to participate in on-call rotations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications: • VMware VCP-NV certification • Microsoft Azure AZ-104 certification • Experience working with Linux OS

Education & Soft Skills: • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred). • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight. • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure. • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). • Collaborative mindset and a team-oriented approach.