Senior Systems Engineer

About the Position

We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join an experienced engineering team responsible for a highly available hybrid infrastructure spanning on-premise and cloud environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive automation initiatives, and contribute to infrastructure improvements and strategic technical decisions.

Work Environment

• Remote work
• Collaborative culture with a high level of ownership
• Opportunity to work with modern virtualization, cloud, and enterprise infrastructure technologies
• Participation in strategic infrastructure initiatives and large-scale migration projects
• Preferred working hours with significant overlap with the EST US time zone

Locations

• Ukraine
• Poland
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Colombia

Job Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Cloud Management

• Hybrid Ecosystem: Manage and scale 200+ virtual servers across on-premise (VMware) and cloud (Microsoft Azure) environments.
• Virtualization: Administer VCenter, ESXi hosts, VSAN, and Dell storage arrays (VxRail/PowerStore).
• Azure Operations: Provision VMs, manage Storage Accounts, Entra ID (Azure AD) sync, and configure Network Security Groups (NSGs).
• SDLC Support: Build and maintain consistent DEV, UAT, and PROD environments to support developer efforts and SQL Server clusters.

Systems Operations & Automation

• Performance Monitoring: Utilize LogicMonitor, SolarWinds, and ManageEngine to proactively ensure system health.
• Patching & Security: Execute monthly automated patch management and security hardening baselines to maintain compliance.
• Automation: Deploy software and client agents via PowerShell scripting and automated deployment tools.
• Identity Services: Manage Active Directory (AD), including GPO, DNS, DHCP, and schema upgrades.

Data Integrity & Continuity

• Disaster Recovery: Act as a key point of contact for DR failover testing and live emergency response.
• Backup Administration: Manage enterprise-wide backup solutions (Veeam) across M365 and cloud vaults, including archival to LTO tape.
• Root Cause Analysis: Review system logs to provide deep-dive analysis and permanent solutions for recurring issues.

Senior Level Additional Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Perform systems forecasting (storage, cloud compute, data center footprint) to accommodate future growth.
• Technical Leadership: Act as the lead for large-scale rollouts and complex migrations; mentor junior engineering staff.
• Business Analysis: Translate complex business requirements into technical solutions, analyzing cost, risk, and feasibility.
• Escalation Lead: Serve as the Tier 3 point of contact for critical P1 outages and vendor coordination.

Key Competencies

• Infrastructure Expertise: Deep understanding of hybrid environments, virtualization, and cloud platforms
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis: Ability to diagnose complex system issues and implement sustainable solutions
• Automation & Efficiency: Experience leveraging scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, CLI) to streamline operations
• Security Mindset: Knowledge of system hardening, vulnerability management, and secure infrastructure practices
• Collaboration & Communication: Effectively partners with cross-functional teams including network, security, and development
• Operational Excellence: Strong focus on uptime, system performance, and proactive monitoring
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving technologies and priorities
• Documentation & Organization: Maintains clear, thorough technical documentation and processes

Requirements

• Sr. Systems Engineer: Bachelor's in Computer Science and a minimum of six (6) years of experience (or eight (8) years of equivalent experience). Collaborate with security and development teams to ensure infrastructure reliability and compliance.
• Core: VMware ESXi 8.0+ (Advanced), Windows Server 2022 (Advanced).
• Cloud: Microsoft Azure (Intermediate to Advanced).
• Networking: Knowledge of TCP/IP, Cisco, and Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Scripting: PowerShell or Azure CLI for automation.
• Microsoft Office: Advanced skills in Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice-to-Have

• MCSE or Azure Solutions Architect Certification

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 100% remote opportunity
• Flexible work environment (in-office, remote, or hybrid depending on preferences and manager approval)
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Benefits may vary by location and will be confirmed during the interview process.

Job ID

JR-188219