System Engineer

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$37.00/hr - $41.00/hr

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Location: 2 Days remote and 3 Onsite in Carlstadt, NJ 07072

Duration: 12+ Months with potential to extend/hire

3 MUST HAVES:

Datacenter Experience

Cloud (Azure or AWS) Experience

Transformation Experience

Bachelors Degree in computer science or other related field

Cloud or Virtualization Certification preferred

3 – 5 years’ experience in relevant field

Position Overview

Client is seeking an experienced Cloud and On Premises systems engineer to implement and manage a hybrid computer working environment. Our ideal candidate would have knowledge and experience in implementing a multi-cloud (AWS and Azure) along with Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machine experience to help us implement and maintain our evolving compute strategy. Additional experience working with Net App, APC UPS and PDU devices, and office planning/strategy would also beneficial.

1 year consultant role transformation to cloud from premises. Keep lights on and push evolution.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure implementation and maintenance

Design, deploy, and maintain compute and storage solutions for on-premises data centers and cloud platforms

(e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) which may include rack-and-stack of equipment.

Automate deployment and scaling processes for physical and virtual servers, as well as cloud instances.

Data Center Equipment Automation and Maintenance

Implement and maintain automation scripts and tools for critical data center equipment such as UPS, PDUs, CRAC units, and environmental monitoring systems.

Perform firmware and software updates for power and cooling systems, ensuring compliance with vendor guidelines.

Monitor and automate responses to alerts from data center hardware to ensure uptime and reliability.

System Monitoring & Optimization

Implement monitoring solutions for compute, storage, and data center equipment performance using tools like Dynatrace, Logic Monitoring, or vendor-specific platforms.

Proactively troubleshoot and resolve system and equipment performance issues.

Automation & CI/CD

Use tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet for infrastructure and equipment automation

Implement additional tools as needed such as Morpheus or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to automate deployment of virtual systems in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud or On-Premises hypervisors.

Storage Solutions

Manage SAN/NAS systems, backup (Rubrik, Commvault), and disaster recovery solutions

Work with cloud storage services like S3, Blob Storage, or equivalent for data management and archival

Integrate on-premises and cloud environments for seamless operation and data exchange

Transformed datacenter to next-gen edge locations and datacenter

Implement hybrid cloud strategies, including migration plans, scalability, and cost optimization

Security & Compliance

Ensure infrastructure and data center equipment security by implementing best practices for access control, encryption, and monitoring

Maintain compliance with relevant standards such as SOX, GDPR, or SOC 2

Minimum Qualifications

Technical Expertise

4-6 Years working with AWS, Azure and Linux KVM

Proficiency with Linux and Windows operating systems

Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Citrix, KVM)

In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and associated services

Expertise in storage technologies (SAN, NAS, Object Storage)

Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or Power Shell)

Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

Knowledge of managing and automating data center equipment like UPS and PDUs

Dev Ops Tools

Infrastructure as Code:
Terraform, Cloud Formation, or ARM templates

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Ability to work in a collaborative, agile environment

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect,…