Systems Engineer

Sentinel Technologies; Troy (MI); Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly competitive pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

A leading IT services provider in Troy, MI, is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to enhance on-premise infrastructure. Responsibilities include managing servers, SAN storage, and virtualization environments while collaborating closely with engineering partners. Candidates must have extensive experience in SAN and virtualization technologies, AWS knowledge, and strong networking skills. This hybrid role offers competitive pay and benefits, suitable for those legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of hands-on experience with SAN equipment and storage technologies.
• Strong experience managing virtual environments (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar).
• Solid understanding of networking, switching, and related infrastructure.
• Experience with AWS (a few years minimum).
• Proficiency with servers, clustering, and host-level administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain on-premises infrastructure including servers and virtual machines.
• Oversee and troubleshoot virtualization environments.
• Support storage architecture and capacity planning.

Skills

SAN storage

Virtualization

Infrastructure management

Networking

AWS

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Sentinel is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support and enhance our clients on‑premise infrastructure environment. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in SAN storage, virtualization, and infrastructure management, along with working knowledge of networking and exposure to AWS. You will work closely with an existing engineer, with responsibilities overlapping approximately 70–75% of the time. This role is hybrid with an onsite location in Troy, MI. This position is contract to hire located in Troy, MI.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain on‑premises infrastructure including servers, hosts, clusters, and virtual machines
• SAN storage systems (experience with older SAN technologies a plus)
• Oversee and troubleshoot virtualization environments (VMware or similar)
• Support and optimize storage architecture and capacity planning
• Administer switches and networking components; strong networking understanding is essential
• Contribute to backup processes (potential transition to Sentinel for backup automation)
• Participate in initiatives to simplify and modernize infrastructure (with CLI‑based systems still in use)
• Collaborate with internal engineering partners on shared responsibilities
• Participate in occasional travel for special projects (rare)

Qualifications

• 5‑7+ years of hands‑on experience with SAN equipment and storage technologies
• Strong experience managing virtual environments (VMware, Hyper‑V, or similar)
• Solid understanding of networking, switching, and related infrastructure
• Experience with AWS (a few years minimum)
• Proficiency with servers, clustering, and host‑level administration
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment and respond onsite as needed
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must demonstrate a “can‑do” attitude

We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

What You Get

We offer weekly competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, 401K and more.

Company Overview

MOTIVATED …make IT happen! Sentinel Technologies, Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012! Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs – from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of today’s global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ.; Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO.

Background & Process

As part of Sentinel's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check. Only those who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentinel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans. In accordance with Title VII and state regulations, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, disability, military, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

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Sentinel EEO Policy Statement is available here https://www.sentinel.com/about/diversity