Senior Systems Engineer
Penske Logistics
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Job summary
Penske Logistics is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (Infrastructure) in Beachwood, OH. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting the enterprise infrastructure, including servers, storage, virtualization, cloud, and backup technologies.
You will ensure high availability, security, and performance across Windows and Linux platforms. You will lead infrastructure initiatives, collaborate with technical and non-technical teams, and participate in after-hours support and on-call
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT/CS/Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years in systems engineering or enterprise IT support.
- Experience with Windows and Linux server administration.
- Experience managing virtualization and storage platforms.
- Strong scripting and automation experience.
Responsibilities
- Administer and support Windows and Linux server environments.
- Manage virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV, Hyper-V).
- Support Dell EMC SAN/NAS storage and related infrastructure.
- Design and maintain highly available virtual infrastructure.
- Lead disaster recovery planning, testing, and documentation.
- Implement automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.
- Support cloud and hybrid infrastructure initiatives.
- Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with teams.
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Job description
Location: Beachwood, OH
Shift: Monday - Friday 8am -5pm (Onsite 4 days a week)
The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and support of Penske Logistics’ enterprise infrastructure environment, including server, storage, virtualization, cloud, and backup technologies. This role provides day-to-day operational support for both Windows and Linux server platforms while ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and security across enterprise systems.
Location: Beachwood, OH
Shift: Monday - Friday 8am -5pm (Onsite 4 days a week)
The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and support of Penske Logistics’ enterprise infrastructure environment, including server, storage, virtualization, cloud, and backup technologies. This role provides day-to-day operational support for both Windows and Linux server platforms while ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and security across enterprise systems.
The Senior Systems Engineer will lead and support infrastructure initiatives involving virtualization platforms, storage systems, automation, disaster recovery, and cloud-integrated technologies. This position requires strong technical expertise, project leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to deliver reliable and innovative IT solutions that support Penske’s business operations.
The role includes participation in after-hours support, maintenance windows, and on-call rotation responsibilities.
- Administer, maintain, monitor, and support enterprise Windows and Linux server environments
- Manage and support virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV, Hyper-V, and related infrastructure technologies
- Support enterprise storage environments including Dell EMC, SAN/NAS, and fiber channel and ethernet technologies
- Design, implement, and maintain highly available virtual infrastructure solutions
- Monitor system health, performance, and capacity planning for servers, storage, and virtualization platforms
- Ensure systems and infrastructure adhere to organizational security standards and remediation practices
- Implement automation and operational efficiencies using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Bash, Python, or similar scripting tools
- Perform disaster recovery planning, testing, documentation, and ongoing operational readiness activities
- Install, configure, upgrade, and patch operating systems, hypervisors, and enterprise applications
- Support cloud and hybrid-cloud infrastructure initiatives across on-premises and cloud environments
- Manage enterprise backup and recovery solutions and ensure data protection standards are maintained
- Lead infrastructure projects from planning and design through implementation and operational support
- Develop project plans, timelines, risk assessments, contingency plans, and status reporting
- Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and business stakeholders on infrastructure solutions and strategic initiatives
- Create and maintain infrastructure documentation, diagrams, standards, and operational procedures
- Maintain server inventory, lifecycle management documentation, and asset tracking
- Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for infrastructure modernization and optimization
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to support staff
- Ensure proper management processes are followed for all infrastructure modifications
- Provide after-hours support for infrastructure-related incidents and scheduled maintenance activities
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree required in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant infrastructure administration experience will be considered
- Minimum 5 years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure administration, or enterprise IT support
- 2–3 years of experience leading or supporting mid-to-large scale infrastructure projects
- Strong experience administering Windows Server and Linux server operating systems (Red Hat, Ubuntu, or similar)
- Experience supporting enterprise virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV, Hyper‑V, or similar technologies
- Experience with enterprise storage technologies including Dell EMC, SAN, NAS, and fiber channel infrastructure
- Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and identity/access management concepts
- Experience with cloud platforms and hybrid infrastructure environments preferred
- Experience with monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery solutions
- Strong scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Bash, Python, or similar tools
- Knowledge of enterprise networking concepts, VLANs, and network interface configuration
- Experience implementing security remediation and infrastructure hardening best practices
- Strong documentation, troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Visio
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP)
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent Linux certification
- Relevant cloud or infrastructure certifications preferred
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
- Ability to work the required schedule, travel as necessary, and participate in after-hours support rotations
- Ability to read, analyze, and communicate technical information verbally and in writing
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Penske Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.
Job Category: Information Technology
Job Function: Software Engineering
Job Family: Information Technology
Address: 3000 Auburn Dr
Primary Location: US-OH-Beachwood
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID: 2609950
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