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Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Stone Search • Jersey City, NJ, USA
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Senior Systems Engineer /Core Infrastructure, VMware
*US Citizens or GC Holders
*On-site daily in Jersey City, NJ

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure team. This role focuses on the design, implementation, management, and optimization of core infrastructure systems with a specialization in VMware and related technologies. The Senior Systems Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of the organization’s IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
  • Core Infrastructure Management
    • Design, deploy, and manage enterprise infrastructure, including servers, storage, and networking components.
    • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to ensure high availability and reliability.
    • Lead infrastructure-related projects, including upgrades, migrations, and system integrations.
  • VMware Administration
    • Architect, implement, and maintain VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts and vCenter servers.
    • Optimize virtual infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
    • Manage virtual machine provisioning, snapshots, and backups.
  • Configuration Management
    • Develop and maintain scripts (PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, etc.) for system automation and process improvements.
    • Automate repetitive tasks, enhance monitoring capabilities, and ensure system configurations adhere to best practices.
    • Implement and maintain security measures to protect core infrastructure systems.
    • Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaboration and Leadership
    • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, database administrators, and application developers.
    • Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership.
    • Document system configurations, processes, and workflows to ensure knowledge transfer.

Skills and Technologies

Core Systems and Infrastructure:
  • Windows Servers: Configuration, management, and performance tuning
  • Active Directory (AD): Management of users, groups, and roles
  • Group Policy (GPO): Administration and customization
  • DNS and DHCP: Configuration and troubleshooting
  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI): Implementation and management
  • Virtualization: VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter

VMware and Virtualization:
  • VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter
  • Backup and replication tools: Veeam, Rubrik, Zerto, CommVault
  • High-availability design, clustering, and disaster recovery (D.R.) solutions
  • Multi-site failover and business continuity planning (BCP)

Storage Solutions:
  • SAN, NAS, and Storage Spaces Direct
  • Familiarity with NetApp, Dell EMC, and HPE storage solutions
  • Data retention, deduplication, and archiving strategies

Monitoring and Performance:
  • Tools: SolarWinds, SCOM, PRTG
  • Synthetic transactions and real-time alerting
  • Performance tuning for Windows servers and virtual environments
  • Root cause analysis for recurring performance issues


Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering, with at least 5 years focused on VMware technologies.
  • Certifications:
    • VMware certifications (e.g., VCP, VCAP, or VCDX) are strongly preferred.
    • Additional certifications such as Microsoft, Cisco, or cloud platform certifications (Azure/AWS) are a plus.

Soft Skills
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.




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