Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex issues across systems and environments; provide root cause analysis and solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Network, Security, Applications, and Helpdesk to ensure system stability and high availability
• Lead improvements in system performance, reliability, automation, and scalability
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior systems administrators and engineers
• Participate in planning and executing infrastructure projects including upgrades, migrations, and new deployments
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures
• Support compliance, security, and patching efforts across systems
• Interface with vendors for hardware/software support and procurement
• Aid with budget planning and technology selection for IT initiatives and lifecycle

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Red Hat Satellite Server
• Experience with DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IAC) using Ansible and Git (Bitbucket)
• Shell scripting, automation, and common services like SSSD, SELinux, Postfix and BIND DNS
• In-depth knowledge of enterprise storage systems (block, file and object), including provisioning and performance tuning with EverPure and HPE Alletra
• Strong Experience with Virtualization technologies - VMware (Nutanix and Xen Server a plus)
• Experience supporting Windows-based infrastructure, Active Directory, DNS and DHCP
• Experience working in or supporting a hybrid cloud architecture and Hyperscaler solutions like AWS
• Comfortable working in a team-oriented environment with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently

Qualifications

• Ability to travel to local data centers and respond to urgent system issues as needed

Skills

• Familiarity with backup/recovery systems (Veeam) and disaster recovery planning
• Experience with scripting languages like Python or PowerShell
• Experience with Citrix CVAD
• Exposure to Microsoft 365, Azure AD, AWS, and other cloud services

Benefits

At McNICHOLS we reward our team with quarterly incentives, great health and wellness benefits, generous 401k matching, 15 days of PTO, as well as 100% company paid life insurance, disability, wellness, and financial health benefits.