System Engineer

Systems Plus, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled IT professional to enhance their virtual systems operations. This role encompasses managing Kubernetes clusters, supporting both Windows and Linux server environments, and ensuring system uptime through best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in virtualization technologies and scripting, along with excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team that values initiative and creativity while contributing to vital IT services that support federal operations. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a rapidly evolving field.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in IT with a focus on virtualization and cloud technologies.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support virtual server infrastructure and Kubernetes clusters.
• Monitor and troubleshoot server builds and system decommissions.

Skills

Kubernetes

VMWare Products

Microsoft Windows Server

Linux Server Operating Systems

PowerShell

Excel

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Remedy

Omnissa

Dell Hardware

HPE Hardware

Job description

Candidates must be residents of DC, MD, or VA.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Focus on Enterprise Operations / ETS - Virtual Systems projects.
• Update Windows Templates security updates and bugfixes.
• Monitor Remedy ticket queue and process needed server builds, virtual hardware resource changes and system decommissions.
• Configure virtual server replication and support RecoverPoint for VM consistency groups and snapshot retention policies.
• Participate in Virtual Servers failover/failback activities. Perform virtual server troubleshooting and end user support.
• Deploy/administer on-prem Kubernetes Clusters. Develop/support/manage Kubernetes and server workload in hybrid cloud/on premise environment.
• Support Microsoft and RedHat Linux Server Operating Systems.
• Configure, maintain and troubleshoot hypervisors within the virtual infrastructure. Configure, maintain and troubleshoot virtual Infrastructure.
• Implement & maintain security hardening CIS guidance for virtual Infrastructure.
• Plan design and implement hosting strategies using best practices while maintaining up-time and availability of all systems.
• Plan design and implement hardware firmware upgrade strategies using best practices while maintaining uptime and availability of all systems.
• Participate in upgrade Firmware on hardware supporting Virtual infrastructure.
• Analyze system logs and security events during troubleshooting scenarios and compile usage data, using the centralized Syslog repository.
• Build queries and script reports that will facilitate the analysis of log data across multiple platforms. Develop scripts to automate general operations tasks.
• Participate in On-Call rotation.

Required Education & Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology or similar relevant degree.

Experience:

• Five Years of Experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and in a group.
• Creative Self-starter attitude with initiative.
• Excel, Spreadsheet Software Experience
• PowerShell or general scripting experience Demonstrate experience working with at least 3 of the following technologies:
• VMWare (by Broadcom) Products (examples: vCenter, vSphere, Other)
• Omnissa (formerly VMware) Products (examples: Workspace One, Horizon VDI)
• Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems and/or Linux Based Server Operating Systems
• Dell and/or HPE Blade/Rack Server Hardware
• Kubernetes Container Infrastructure (examples: Tanzu, Docker, others)

Preferred Experience:

• Dell and/or Cisco Chassis Network and Storage Switch configuration

Required Clearance: U.S. citizenship required. Candidates must be able to secure and maintain Federal Government security clearances.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Business Consulting and Services and IT Services and IT Consulting