Enterprise Technology Systems (ETS) Senior Systems Engineer

Systems Plus, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Plus, Inc. is seeking aSenior IT Operations SME with deep experience in virtualization, security, and network infrastructure. The candidate will ensure service uptime, engage with multiple teams for troubleshooting, and report on risk states for virtual server and container hosting architectures.

Required expertise includes VMware Cloud Foundation, Aria Operations, and Dell/HP blade systems. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required, with U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, IT or similar relevant degrees.
• Subject matter SME on two or more technologies from the list: Kubernetes, Server Hosting, Virtual Networking, Network and Application Security, Scripting/Programming.
• Five years experience minimum in the field.
• In-depth knowledge of network switching in Dell Blade systems and Firewall Management for Virtual Infrastructures.
• Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and VMware Aria Operation suite.

Responsibilities

• Review operational events and propose refinements, automation, and broader handling capabilities focused on service uptime and performance.
• Interact with stakeholders in Enterprise Operations, Cybersecurity, networking, cloud, and technology support partners for troubleshooting and solution development.
• Identify and report on current vulnerability/risk state of client Virtual Server and Container hosting architecture.
• Assist in developing and performing quality control checks for service uptime and operations.
• Assist in developing and performing operational metrics for service uptime and operations.

Skills

Kubernetes

Server Hosting

Virtual Networking

Network and Application Security

Scripting/Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VMware vCenter/vSphere

Workspace ONE / Horizon

Windows Server / Linux

Dell/HPE Blade/Rack

Kubernetes (Tanzu / Docker)

Job description

Candidates must reside in DC, MD, or VA.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Review existing operational events and propose refinements, automation, and/or broaden handling capabilities as appropriate with focus on service uptime and performance.
• Interact with other stakeholders in the client community for troubleshooting/solution development/etc. This interaction could include other members of other members of Enterprise Operations, Cybersecurity, the networking team, cloud team, technology support partners, etc.
• Identify and report on current vulnerability/risk state of client Virtual Server and Container hosting architecture.
• Assist in the development and performance of quality control checks for service uptime and operations.
• Assist in the development and performance of operational metrics for service uptime and operations.

Required Experience:

• Five years experience minimum
• In depth knowledge of network switching in Dell Blade systems and Firewall Management for Virtual Infrastructures.
• Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
• Experience with VMware Aria Operation suite.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and when necessary, coordinate working sessions with technical staff and supportive vendors/resellers.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) on two or more of the following: Kubernetes, Server Hosting, Virtual Networking, Network and Application Security, Scripting/Programming.
• Demonstrate experience working with at least 3 of the following technologies:

- VMWare (by Broadcom) Products (examples: vCenter, vSphere, Other)

- Omnissa (formerly VMware) Products (examples: Workspace One, Horizon VDI, Other

- Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems and/or Linux Based Server Operating Systems

- Dell and/or HPE Blade/Rack Server Hardware

- Kubernetes Container Infrastructure (examples: Tanzu, Docker, others)

• Preferred: Dell and/or Cisco Chassis Network and Storage Switch configuration.

Required Degree:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (+5 years) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology or similar relevant degrees.

Required Clearance:

U.S. citizenship required. Candidates must be able to secure and maintain Federal Government security clearances as deemed appropriate by management