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Lead Systems Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Systems Engineer to join our IT team. The Sr Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems and infrastructure using exclusively Windows OS on physical servers and Nutanix HW, with networking experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in Windows OS, Nutanix hardware, and networking, as well as excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Additionally, the candidate must be willing to be part of a 24/7 on-call rotation to handle off-hour issues.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain complex systems and infrastructure using exclusively Windows OS on physical servers and Nutanix HW, with networking experience.
- Deep experience with certificate management.
- Strong experience with On-Prem Datacenters and cloud computing (Azure preferred).
- Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to identify requirements and design solutions that meet business needs.
- Ensure system and infrastructure security, stability, and scalability using industry best practices and standards.
- Perform system and infrastructure troubleshooting and problem-solving to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.
- Monitor system and infrastructure performance and identify opportunities for improvement to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and scalability.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in Windows OS, Nutanix hardware, and networking.
- Experience with virtualization, networking, and storage technologies, as well as cloud-based solutions.
- Knowledge of scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell, Python, etc.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a focus on minimizing downtime and ensuring optimal performance.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to be part of a 24/7 on-call rotation to handle off-hour issues.
Required:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 10 years of experience in server administration and/or engineering
- Strong certificate management experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in systems engineering or a related field, with a focus on Windows OS, Nutanix HW, networking, and HCI.
- Strong technical skills in systems design, implementation, and maintenance, with a focus on Windows OS, Nutanix HW, networking, and HCI.
- Microsoft Azure IAAS and PAAS experience
- Demonstrated experience with Server OS 2012R2, 2016, 2019 and 2022.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Microsoft HyperV 2012R2-2019 running Clustering and Replication.
- Demonstrated knowledge of SFTP across different platforms.
- Experience with virtualization, networking, and storage technologies, as well as cloud-based solutions.
- Knowledge of scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell.
- Demonstrated experience of Tier3 and Tier4 troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a focus on minimizing downtime and ensuring optimal performance.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to identify complex problems, document, and clearly articulate option of resolution including risk, supportability, and analyses for total systems; translate customer requirements into hardware/software specifications.
- Experience performing systems integration, verification, and validation, and evaluate alternatives including risk, supportability, and analyses for total systems; translate customer requirements into hardware/software specifications.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Willingness to be part of a 24/7 on-call rotation to handle off-hour issues.
Desired:
- Good Networking Skills for VPN, Switches and Phones
- 8x8 (or other UCaaS) Phone systems
- PDU/UPS knowledge and requirements
- WiFi and Access point (Arista and Mist experience preferred) knowledge and troubleshooting
- Dell VRTX experience or another similar blade knowledge
- 3 years of experience with Nutanix HW, AHS and HCI
- Retail Entertainment or Food & Beverage industry experience
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit to learn more.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
