Senior Systems Engineer – VMware & Storage (Columbus, On-Site)

NBBJ; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NBBJ is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our Digital Infrastructure team in Columbus. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable virtualization and storage solutions while collaborating with internal and external resources to meet deadlines and budgets.

The role requires seven years of systems engineering experience, expertise in VMware/HPE GreenLake, Windows Server, and Commvault for backup and DR. Travel is occasional, with a hybrid work arrangement in Columbus.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of systems engineering experience in a mid-sized, multi-location enterprise environment.
• Hands-on with virtualization platforms, preferably VMware, and HPE GreenLake.
• Windows Server management, failover clusters, and file servers on current versions.
• Enterprise storage administration, including VMware and HPE storage platforms.
• Backup and recovery platforms, preferably Commvault, including policy design and DR support.
• Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID in a multisite environment.
• Server security hardening, patching, and vulnerability remediation.
• Understanding of TCP/IP and related protocols (DNS, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SSH, SSL).
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure, fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise virtualization and storage platforms including VMware and HPE storage systems.
• Monitor storage health, utilization, throughput, latency, and growth trends.
• Administer backup, recovery, and retention services using Commvault.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure problems and develop sustainable solutions.
• Provide escalation support for systems administrators and engineers.
• Lead, coach, and mentor team members to improve knowledge sharing.
• Design and maintain highly available, scalable virtualized server platforms.
• Document workflows and configurations for infrastructure services.
• Participate in on-call rotations and travel occasionally.

Skills

Windows Server management

Active Directory

Entra ID

TCP/IP fundamentals

Project management

Analytical troubleshooting

Autonomy

Tools

VMware

HPE GreenLake

Job description

NBBJ is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our Digital Infrastructure team in Columbus. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable virtualization and storage solutions while collaborating with internal and external resources to meet deadlines and budgets.

The role requires seven years of systems engineering experience, expertise in VMware/HPE GreenLake, Windows Server, and Commvault for backup and DR. Travel is occasional, with a hybrid work arrangement in Columbus.