Sr. System Engineer

Theoris; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Theoris is assisting a client in Lafayette, IN to hire a Senior System Engineer responsible for servers and datacenter architectures across Windows and Linux. Includes design, installation, and ongoing improvement of datacenter technologies aligned with IT needs.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting and multi-VM environments for minimal disruption. Responsibilities include designing datacenter and cloud solutions, deploying new servers, managing hypervisors, cloud architectures with CI/CD via

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computing fields.
• Expertise with scripting/automation tools (PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform).
• Strong Windows and Linux administration, architecture, and deployment.
• Experience designing hypervisor environments (VMware vSphere, Nutanix AOS).
• Storage array management (HPE Alletra, Dell PowerStore, NetApp, Pure).
• Knowledge of DR and BC: Zerto, SRM, backups, and BC planning.
• Active Directory design, GPOs, DNS, AD CS, DHCP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect datacenter and cloud architectures and clusters.
• Install and configure Windows and Linux servers.
• Manage hypervisor environments (VMware vSphere, Nutanix AOS).
• Create and implement cloud architecture with Azure DevOps in CI/CD pipelines.
• Maintain and optimize storage arrays (HPE Alletra, Dell PowerStore, NetApp, Pure).
• Enforce security-first mindset with least privilege and PAM principles.
• Document environment comprehensively and share knowledge within the team.
• Progress projects with minimal supervision and adapt to changing duties.

Skills

PowerShell

Ansible

Terraform

Windows

Linux

VMware vSphere

Nutanix AOS

Disaster Recovery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

VMware vSphere 7.0

Nutanix AOS

HPE Alletra

Dell PowerStore

NetApp

Pure Storage

Azure DevOps

Job description

Theoris Services is assisting our client in their search for a Direct Hire Senior System Engineer. This individuals plays a pivotal role in overseeing the management, design, and architecture of servers and datacenter technologies. As key contributors to the Systems team, they provide direction, guidance, and recommendations for all related processes and services. The role encompasses the installation, configuration, and ongoing improvement of datacenter technologies, ensuring alignment with the evolving IT business needs of the organization. System Engineers actively troubleshoot and resolve issues within computer and server systems to minimize work disruptions.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
• Expertise in automation tools and scripting, with proficiency in PowerShell, Ansible, and Terraform
• Extensive experience in both Windows and Linux environments, supporting, architecting, and deploying.
• Expertise in designing Hypervisor environments, including VMware vSphere 7.0, Nutanix AOS, and other VMware portfolio offerings
• Experience managing and maintaining Storage arrays, including experience with enterprise arrays such as HPE Alletra, Dell PowerStore, NetApp, Pure Storage, etc.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of disaster recovery and backup solutions, with knowledge of business continuity solutions such as Zerto and VMware SRM
• Exhibit extensive knowledge of Windows Active Directory design and support, ADCS, DHCP, Group Policies, and DNS
• Understand 3-tier architecture and Hyperconverged infrastructure like Nutanix AOS and VMware vSAN
• Self-motivated with high initiative
• Ability to manage projects from start to finish
• Ability to use data to drive activity, productivity, and cost
• Significant knowledge system software/hardware technology

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience

VMWare, Microsoft certification (Systems Administration), ITIL certifications

Responsibilities:

• Design and architect datacenter and cloud-based solutions, including the deployment of new servers and extending clusters
• Install and configure both Windows and Linux Servers
• Manage and design Hypervisor environments, including VMware vSphere 7.0, Nutanix AOS, and other VMware portfolio offerings
• Design and implement cloud architecture, with familiarity in DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, particularly Azure DevOps
• Manage and perform maintenance on Storage arrays, including experience with enterprise arrays such as HPE Alletra, Dell PowerStore, NetApp, Pure Storage, etc.
• Prioritize a security-first mindset, incorporating least privilege and Privilege Access Management principles
• Comfortable with cross-training and actively participates in knowledge sharing within the team
• Maintain comprehensive documentation on the environment
• Work independently with minimal oversight, progressing through projects and tasks efficiently
• Proactively adapt to changes in duties, responsibilities, and activities as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits (employee contribution):

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.