Data Center Systems Engineer
We're seeking a highly skilled Data Center Systems Engineer to lead the management, enhancement, and protection of mission-critical infrastructure. This role requires a strong background in VMware, Azure, Terraform, and extensive experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker, self-motivated, and thrives in environments requiring minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and maintain VMware vSphere private cloud infrastructures, including ESX, NSX, and vCenter, across multiple data centers.
• Oversee disaster recovery tools and processes, including SRM, VRM, and VROPS, ensuring system resiliency.
• Design, support, and maintain secure, high-performance Azure cloud solutions in line with organizational standards.
• Monitor and proactively ensure optimal infrastructure performance and uptime.
• Automate end-to-end infrastructure management and deployment using Terraform.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all environments, ensuring clarity and accessibility for the team.
• Architect and scale VMware systems to meet organizational demands.
• Collaborate across teams to develop hybrid, cloud-native, and on-premises solutions.
• Provide top-tier on-call support to resolve critical infrastructure incidents.
• Rack, cable, configure, and maintain data center hardware components.
• Manage and support Windows Server environments.
• Utilize extensive experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux to support and optimize Linux-based systems.
• Execute additional tasks to ensure seamless operations and meet organizational goals.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience managing VMware environments, Azure cloud infrastructure, and Terraform in hybrid and on-premises setups.
• Advanced expertise in VMware technologies such as vCenter, ESX, NSX, SRM, VRM, and VROPS.
• Proficiency in Azure cloud services, Windows Server OS, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Strong understanding of networking infrastructure (LAN, WAN, VPN) and protocols like TCP/IP and FCoE.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise-class storage systems, hardware protocols, and fabrics.
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks, formal patch management, and change control processes.
• Creative problem-solving skills for infrastructure design and optimization.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Preferred Skills and Certifications:

• VMware VCP-NV certification.
• Azure AZ-104 certification.
• Additional experience working with Linux operating systems.

Education:
A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field is preferred.