Platforms Engineer II

National DCP, LLC.; Duluth (MN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is on the lookout for a skilled Platforms Engineer to enhance their IT infrastructure. This role involves managing AWS environments, optimizing VMware vCenter, and ensuring seamless integration of systems. You will be pivotal in supporting both cloud and on-premises systems, focusing on automation, security, and system performance. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure compliance with security standards while staying updated on industry trends. This position offers a competitive salary and bonus potential, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about IT and cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience with AWS, including EC2, S3, VPC, and IAM.
• Proven experience with VMware vCenter for virtualization management.

Responsibilities

• Administer AWS environments, including EC2, S3, and IAM.
• Manage and support VMware vCenter for virtual machine optimization.

Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Active Directory (AD)

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Security vulnerability remediation

Tools

VMware vCenter

Microsoft Office 365

Rapid7

CrowdStrike

Job description

Overview

NDCP is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Platforms Engineer to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing IT infrastructure, ensuring the seamless integration of systems, and supporting the overall technology environment. The Platforms Engineer will work closely with the IT team to maintain and improve our cloud and on-premises systems, focusing on automation, backup and recovery, security vulnerability remediation, and system integration.

Location: Remote in the following areas, Duluth, GA,Groveland, FL, Greensboro, NC, Twinsburg, OH, Lockport, IL, Colonie, NY, Phoenix, AZ, Burleson, TX, Bellingham, MA, Westhampton, NJ

Schedule: M - F, 8 am - 5 pm

Compensation: Competitive salary with bonus potential

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments, including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, and other AWS services.
• Maintain and support VMware vCenter environments for virtual machine management, migration, and optimization.
• Administer and troubleshoot Active Directory (AD) environments, including user accounts, group policies, and domain services.
• Manage and support Microsoft Office 365 environments, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Support system integrations between various applications, platforms, and tools to streamline operations.
• Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot system performance issues to ensure optimal service delivery and system uptime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute system upgrades, migrations, and integrations.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices, including patch management and system hardening.
• Remediate security vulnerabilities across systems and environments, ensuring compliance with security standards and frameworks.
• Utilize security platforms such as Rapid7 and CrowdStrike to proactively monitor, detect, and respond to potential security threats.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend improvements to the infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of proven experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including EC2, S3, VPC, and IAM.
• 1-3 years of experience with VMware vCenter for virtualization management highly preferred.
• 1-3 years of in-depth experience with Active Directory (AD), including administration, user/group management, and policy implementation.
• Experience managing Microsoft Office 365 environments, including Exchange, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, and cloud technologies.
• Experience with security vulnerability remediation and understanding of security best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.