Cloud Engineer I - FIRST SHIFT

QTS Data Centers; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus eligibility

Generous PTO

Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays & paid time off

Legal Insurance

Sabbatical Program

Service Award

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Cloud Engineer I - OSC to support internal and customer computing systems with a focus on automation and cloud technologies. You will work in a 24x7 Operations Service Center, addressing incidents, performing maintenance, and providing high-quality customer support.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in IT engineering, and hands-on experience with VMware ESXi, NSX, and scripting. Shift work is expected in this 7x24 environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Three or more years of progressive IT engineering experience.
• Experience with Linux and/or Windows OS, virtualization and hyperconverged technologies (such as VMware).
• Experience with IT monitoring systems and patching data protection of assigned systems.
• Proficient in basic network virtualization (NSX) firewall rule changes.
• Understanding of HA technologies and clustering.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a 24x7x365 Operations Service Center and be flexible in availability as needed.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of assigned tasks, areas or projects.
• Manage tickets to ensure SLA and customer satisfaction.
• Provide operational support in response to monitoring alerts and resolve incidents.
• Respond to production issues and drive resolution.
• Triaged tickets and escalated per policy.
• Deliver customer-focused support through calls and tickets.
• Perform scheduled maintenance including upgrades and patching.
• Support VMware ESXi and similar technologies on various hardware platforms.

Skills

Cloud technologies

VMware ESXi

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Tools

VMware ESXi

NSX

PowerShell

Python

Ansible

REST API

Job description

It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

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.

At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we’d like to invite you to join us.

Benefits

• 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

The Cloud Engineer I - OSC is primarily responsible for the support of internal and customer physical and virtual computing 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.

This position is a part of the Operations Service Center, a 7 x 24 x 365 organization, which means the position requires shift work.

RESPONSIBILITIES, Other Duties May Be Assigned.

• Be a part of a 24x7x365 Operations Service Center and be flexible in availability as needed
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the assigned task(s), functional area(s) or project(s)
• Manage your 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
• Triage and elevate tickets according to QTS policy
• Deliver customer-focused support through phone calls and ticket-based communications
• Perform scheduled system maintenance activities including, hardware and software upgrades; software and application patching
• Support VMware ESXi and similar technologies on various hardware platforms

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience
• Three or more years of progressive IT engineering experience
• Experience with Linux and/or Windows OS, virtualization and hyperconverged technologies (such as VMware), and Active Directory/Exchange administration on an enterprise-level
• Experience with IT monitoring systems and proficient with monitoring, patching and coordinating data protection of assigned physical and virtual systems
• Proficient in basic network virtualization (NSX) firewall rule changes
• Competent understanding of High Availability technologies and clustering
• Competent understanding of various protocols/services such as SMTP, SNMP, SSL , SSH and DNS
• Competent understanding of basic networking technologies, concepts and the OSI mode
• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of Systems Administration/Engineering experience, with a focus on virtualization
• Prior experience working in a Data Center environment
• Strong knowledge of Python, Ansible, PowerShell, and/or JavaScript/JSON/REST API
• One of more systems-focused certifications (VCP-DCV, MCSA/MCSE, RHSE/RHSA, etc.)

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

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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