An employer is looking for a Sr. Systems Engineer. This person will bring knowledge, experience and a senior mentality to an Infrastructure group which is primarily responsible for technical project work as well as overseeing day-to-day operations of IT Infrastructure including VMs built in Azure. The successful applicant is an eager, self-motivated team player who consistently sets a positive example for the team when approaching projects, server maintenance, security, engineering IT solutions, as well as the configuration and installation of the company's infrastructure systems. They will lean on automation for routine tasks and resource provisioning needs. The Senior Systems Engineer will bring drive and passion for excellent customer service, attention to detail, and determination for business continuity and will be involved in supporting the core infrastructure and systems that are critical to business operations.

These systems will include, but are not limited to, Cloud VMs, virtual infrastructure, physical server infrastructure, storage arrays, Active Directory, Windows Server, and Linux. This position will also often work with other teams, both technical and non-technical to analyze their needs and determine how to design and implement systems, requiring multiple and complex cloud and/or on-premises environments, and developing capabilities between these solutions. This position must be able to coordinate efforts between co-workers, as well as present ideas and results to all levels of management.

Minimum Requirements
* 8 years of experience in a Cloud Server environment
* 6 years of experience using tools for patching, updating, monitoring of network
* 5 years of experience with VM build outs
* 5 years of experience moving servers from on prem to new Azure Cloud
* 5 years of experience managing high volume of servers in cloud
* Have a natural inclination towards automation
* Experience with various scripting methodologies (PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc..) and systems automation processes.
* Previous experience designing/implementing Active Directory.
* Strong knowledge of Windows Server.
* Ability to assist internal and external customers in a personable and professional manner.
* Possess an exceptional attention to detail, with a concern for ensuring accuracy, and quality of work.
* Detailed knowledge of: DNS, DHCP, LDAP, fiber channel.
* Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to explain complex technical issues to a non-technical audience.
* Experience working in a highly virtualized environment - VMware.

Desired Skills
* Associate/Bachelor's Degree
* Linux experience
* Knowledge of databases and SQL/Oracle

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.