System Engineer

Apex Systems; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a System Engineer to support a large vSphere 8.x and VCF 9.x environment, including Aria Suite. The role involves patching, configuring, and maintaining critical infrastructure across Jersey City, Charlotte, and Plano in a hybrid model.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of VMware experience, 3+ years with Aria Suite, and strong scripting (PowerShell), networking, and documentation skills. Weekend coverage is required occasionally.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in VMware vSphere/ESXi environments (v8.x and VCF9).
• 3+ years with Aria Suite products.
• Experience with Software Defined Storage (VSAN).
• Experience configuring HP ProLiant and Dell server hardware.

Responsibilities

• Patch, configure, and maintain vSphere/VCF/Aria environments.
• Troubleshoot vSphere, Aria, network, storage, and hardware issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Update certificates and identify remediation for violations and vulnerabilities.
• Manage server hardware configurations and firmware updates.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Networking

Documentation

Tools

VMware vSphere/ESXi

VCF

Aria Suite

VSAN

HP ProLiant

Dell servers

Jira

Bitbucket

Job description

System Engineer

Location: Jersey City, NJ/ Charlotte NC/ Plano TX (Hybrid) Duration: 12 months

Role Overview

We are seeking a Network / System Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for patching, configuring, and maintaining a large vSphere 8.x and VCF 9.x environment, Aria Suite, firmware, and other related products. This role involves troubleshooting vSphere, Aria, network, storage, and hardware issues, along with creating and maintaining documentation. This position requires a hybrid work model with three days onsite and some weekend work approximately one weekend per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Patch, configure, and maintain vSphere 8.x, VCF 9.x, and Aria Suite environments.
• Troubleshoot vSphere, Aria, network, storage, and hardware issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Update certificates and perform violation and vulnerability identification and remediation.
• Manage HP ProLiant and Dell server hardware platform configurations with associated firmware and management interfaces.
• Follow, define, and implement technical procedures within an ITIL framework.
• Collaborate with global teams within a large organization.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience supporting, troubleshooting, maintaining patching, and performing performance analysis of VMware vSphere and ESXi, including v8.x and VCF9.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting Aria suite products.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Software Defined Storage (VSAN).
• Experience with HP ProLiant and Dell server hardware platform configuration.
• Experience working in a high-pressure environment and on global teams.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of security and authentication for VMWare and hardware interfaces.
• Strong networking and infrastructure knowledge and troubleshooting ability.
• Proficiency in PowerShell Scripting.
• Knowledge of BitBucket and Jira.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Accommodation Statement

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