Systems Engineer

gevernova; South Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

12 paid holidays

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Systems Platform Engineer to join a global team focused on design and development of server platform products for the renewable energy domain. The role emphasizes collaboration, architecture direction, and hands‑on leadership across VMware, Hyper‑V, Windows and Linux servers.

The candidate will apply Lean/Agile principles, contribute to testing and documentation practices, and participate in releases of subcomponents throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or electronics/instrumentation/electrical/power systems.
• Minimum of 2 years in a network support or TAC, ideally with exposure to enterprise or datacenter environments.
• IT Infrastructure knowledge, e.g. MTA certification.
• Clear understanding of Microsoft Windows Server (MCSA recommended).
• Clear understanding of IP networks and OSI model.
• Clear understanding of Microsoft Hyper‑V and VMware ESXi.
• Clear understanding of SQL Server or PostgreSQL databases.
• PowerShell and Linux bash proficiency.
• Good written and verbal communication in a global team environment.

Responsibilities

• Focus on evaluation, selection and validation of software and hardware components of server infrastructure.
• Influence and create new designs, architectures, standards and methods for server infrastructure.
• Apply Lean/Agile concepts and Product Security, scalability, documentation practices and testing techniques.
• Collaborate with team to diagnose bugs and formulate solutions.
• Provide expertise in quality engineering, test planning and testing methodologies for server platform projects.
• Hands-on technical leadership in design and support of VMware, Hyper‑V, Microsoft and Linux servers.
• Explore alternate technologies and approaches to problem solving.
• Share design choices with stakeholders with appropriate detail and timeliness.
• Lead release of subcomponents within the product life cycle tool.

Skills

PowerShell

Linux bash

Networking concepts

Windows Server

VMware ESXi

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Electronics/Instrumentation/Electrical/Power Systems

MCSA certification (recommended)

MTA certification

Tools

VMware ESXi

Hyper-V

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is looking for a Systems Platform Engineer to work on exciting projects with high business impact. The role will involve working as part of a global team towards design & development of server platform products for renewable energy domain and contributes to design discussions, immediate team and to other teams across business.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Focus on critical evaluation, selection and validation of the software and hardware components of the server infrastructure.
• Influence and create new designs, architectures, standards and methods for server infrastructure.
• Apply principles of Lean/Agile and Product Security, Scalability, Documentation Practices and Testing Techniques.
• Work with fellow team members to diagnose bugs and formulate solutions.
• Provide expertise in the quality engineering, test planning and testing methodology for server platform projects.
• Experience in writing PowerShell code that meets standards and delivers desired functionality.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership in design and support of VMware, Hyper‑V, Microsoft and Linux servers.
• Demonstrates the initiative to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problems.
• Promotes transparency by proactively sharing design choices with appropriate audiences, with the appropriate level of detail and timeliness.
• Provide hands‑on leadership in release of subcomponents of Systems products within product life cycle tool.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or in Electronics/ Instrumentation/ Electrical/ Power Systems.
• Minimum of 2 years in a network support or TAC, ideally with exposure to enterprise or datacenter environments.
• IT Infrastructure knowledge, e.g. Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification.
• Clear understanding of Microsoft Windows Server, e.g. Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification (recommend).
• Clear understanding of IP networks and OSI network model.
• Clear understanding of Microsoft Hyper‑V and VMware ESXi.
• Clear understanding of relational databases like Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
• Sound knowledge in Microsoft PowerShell and Linux bash.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and working in global team environment.

Desired Characteristics

• Understands technical and business discussions relative to future architecture direction aligning with business goals
• Understands concepts of setting and driving architecture direction
• Familiar with elements of gathering architecture requirements
• Understands architecture standards concepts to apply to project work
• Expertise in designing, analyzing and troubleshooting edge and/or large‑scale distributed systems
• Experience in working on Linux/Unix, Microsoft Windows and VMware environments.
• Experience of working with virtual machines (VMs) as part of a test/validation infrastructure
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server/ PostgreSQL and or other SQL/non‑SQL databases would be a plus
• Minimum of 2 years experience in an enterprise support role ideally with exposure to datacenter or off prem/cloud environments.

Business Acumen:

• Demonstrates the initiative to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problems
• Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements and estimating efforts
• Demonstrates awareness about competitors and industry trends
• Understand key cross‑functional concepts that impact the organization
• Is aware of business priorities and organizational dynamics

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 30, 2026. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.