Senior Systems Engineer — VMware & Kubernetes (DC/MD/VA)

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

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.