Senior System Engineer / Core Infrastructure / VMware - Permanent Residents Only

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.