Senior Systems Engineer; VMWare

Source Pro Search is conducting a search for an accomplished Senior Systems Engineer proficient in VMWare technologies, with a minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in designing, constructing, securing, and overseeing virtualization technologies within the VMWare stack (ESXi, vCenter). Additionally, a minimum of 5 years of experience in a System Engineer role, particularly focused on Microsoft server systems, is required.

As a valued member of our team of senior systems engineers, you bring a wealth of expertise in core infrastructure technologies such as networking, storage, compute, messaging, mobility systems, cloud‑based services, and operational security. Your role as a Senior Systems Engineer involves developing, implementing, and maintaining advanced technical solutions for both new and existing systems.

• Design, implement and manage firm systems including networks, storage, Exchange, physical and virtual servers, Active Directory and Group Policy, Certificate Services, authentication systems, and remote access and mobility systems;
• Administer and support cloud‑based systems and related services (e.g. Azure, Office
  365, AWS);
• Oversee and ensure the optimal performance of systems;
• Perform frequent and long‑term maintenance in addition to management of user‑facing tasks;
• Provide expert‑level support through escalated technical support;
• Acts as mentor to other IT internal team members in the areas of network and system operations across the firm;
• Prepare and distribute technical documentation for all assigned systems and projects involving processes, procedures, troubleshooting guides, training and change‑management logs;
• Establish and maintain relationships with IT external customers, vendors and partners;
• Participate in on‑call rotation;
• Some overtime and/or non‑standard hours, and travel may be required; and
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and/or advanced degrees in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or related field (preferred);
• Minimum 5 years working with VMWare technologies;
• Minimum of 5 years in the capacity of System Engineer over Microsoft server systems;
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing, building, securing and managing virtualization technologies based on the VMWare stack (ESXi, vCenter);
• Experience working with vSAN and NSX;
• Minimum of 7 years of systems analysis;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with storage technologies;
• Ability to manage enterprise‑wide technology infrastructure;
• Ability to manage multiple infrastructure components;
• Solid working knowledge of encryption technologies;
• Foundational knowledge of ITIL (certification preferred);
• Working knowledge of Agile, Kan Ban or similar project methodologies;
• Expert proficiency in design and implementation of IT infrastructure systems in large‑scale Microsoft Windows‑based enterprise environments;
• Expert proficiency in Active Directory design, support and administration;
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge in IP networks (LAN /WAN, MPLS, VPN, VLAN, WiFi) design, engineering and management;
• Expert proficiency in network and storage design and maintenance (SAN
  - Storage Area Network, NAS
  - Network Attached Storage);
• Expert proficiency in a variety of systems, servers and protocols (VMware, Windows Server, TCP/IP, DNS, Active Directory);
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Server & third‑party software patch management;
• Advanced knowledge of Power Shell development for system utilities, automation and administration;
• Advanced knowledge of monitoring solutions (Orion, Splunk, vRealize Suite/Aria Operations);
• Advanced knowledge of Enterprise backup software; and
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge in cyber risk and system hardening techniques.