Quality Technology Services, LLC
Windows Systems Engineer I (2nd Shift)
Quality Technology Services, LLC, Suwanee, Georgia, United States, 30174
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The Cloud Engineer I - OSC is primarily responsible for the support of internal and customer physical and virtual computing systems with a fundamental understanding of those specialties including any associated automation. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to successfully analyze and perform technical and process-based problem resolution with an emphasis on customer satisfaction. The candidate must be well versed in Cloud technologies and display a desire to continuously grow and improve both technical and soft skills.
This position is a part of the Operations Service Center, a 7 x 24 x 365 organization, which means the position requires shift work. For this position, we're hiring for 2nd shift: 4P - 1A, Tuesday - Saturday. This shift receives a shift differential.
RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.
Be a part of a 24x7x365 Operations Service Center and be flexible in availability as needed
Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the assigned task(s), functional area(s) or project(s)
Manage your assigned tickets to ensure SLA compliance and customer satisfaction
Provide operational support in response to monitoring alerts and resolve incidents
Respond quickly and effectively to production issues and take responsibility for seeing those issues through resolution
Triage and escalate tickets according to QTS policy
Deliver customer-focused support through phone calls and ticket-based communications
Perform scheduled system maintenance activities including, hardware and software upgrades; software and application patching
Support VMware ESXi and similar technologies on various hardware platforms
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience
Three or more years of progressive IT engineering experience
Experience with Linux and/or Windows OS, virtualization and hyperconverged technologies (such as VMware), and Active Directory/Exchange administration on an enterprise-level
Experience with IT monitoring systems and proficient with monitoring, patching and coordinating data protection of assigned physical and virtual systems
Proficient in basic network virtualization (NSX) firewall rule changes
Competent understanding of High Availability technologies and clustering
Competent understanding of various protocols/services such as SMTP, SNMP, SSL , SSH and DNS
Competent understanding of basic networking technologies, concepts and the OSI mode
US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two or more years of Systems Administration/Engineering experience, with a focus on virtualization
Prior experience working in a Data Center environment
Strong knowledge of Python, Ansible, PowerShell, and/or JavaScript/JSON/REST API
One of more systems-focused certifications (VCP-DCV, MCSA/MCSE, RHSE/RHSA, etc.)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong technical troubleshooting skills
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and colleagues
Orderly documentation, time management, and planning skills
Excellent written and oral communication, problem solving, and process management skills.
Ability to work well within a team environment in a matrixed organization.
Strong customer relations skills
Ability to learn and apply new technology and methodologies in a distributed environment
The Perks (and these are just a few!):
QRest Sabbatical
Employee Stock Purchase
QTS scholarship for dependents
Eagle Club award trip eligibility
Paid volunteer days
Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance
#LI-MW2
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:
Know Your Rights (English) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35+ data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.
At QTS, we’re fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom – one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we’re innovating to stay ahead of the curve.
We are powered by people.
And we’d like to invite you to join us.
In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:
Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
Generous PTO Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days
Paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
Pet and Legal Insurance
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
Military Benefits Package
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
QTS Crisis Fund
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
The Cloud Engineer I - OSC is primarily responsible for the support of internal and customer physical and virtual computing systems with a fundamental understanding of those specialties including any associated automation. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to successfully analyze and perform technical and process-based problem resolution with an emphasis on customer satisfaction. The candidate must be well versed in Cloud technologies and display a desire to continuously grow and improve both technical and soft skills.
This position is a part of the Operations Service Center, a 7 x 24 x 365 organization, which means the position requires shift work. For this position, we're hiring for 2nd shift: 4P - 1A, Tuesday - Saturday. This shift receives a shift differential.
RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.
Be a part of a 24x7x365 Operations Service Center and be flexible in availability as needed
Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the assigned task(s), functional area(s) or project(s)
Manage your assigned tickets to ensure SLA compliance and customer satisfaction
Provide operational support in response to monitoring alerts and resolve incidents
Respond quickly and effectively to production issues and take responsibility for seeing those issues through resolution
Triage and escalate tickets according to QTS policy
Deliver customer-focused support through phone calls and ticket-based communications
Perform scheduled system maintenance activities including, hardware and software upgrades; software and application patching
Support VMware ESXi and similar technologies on various hardware platforms
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience
Three or more years of progressive IT engineering experience
Experience with Linux and/or Windows OS, virtualization and hyperconverged technologies (such as VMware), and Active Directory/Exchange administration on an enterprise-level
Experience with IT monitoring systems and proficient with monitoring, patching and coordinating data protection of assigned physical and virtual systems
Proficient in basic network virtualization (NSX) firewall rule changes
Competent understanding of High Availability technologies and clustering
Competent understanding of various protocols/services such as SMTP, SNMP, SSL , SSH and DNS
Competent understanding of basic networking technologies, concepts and the OSI mode
US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two or more years of Systems Administration/Engineering experience, with a focus on virtualization
Prior experience working in a Data Center environment
Strong knowledge of Python, Ansible, PowerShell, and/or JavaScript/JSON/REST API
One of more systems-focused certifications (VCP-DCV, MCSA/MCSE, RHSE/RHSA, etc.)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong technical troubleshooting skills
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and colleagues
Orderly documentation, time management, and planning skills
Excellent written and oral communication, problem solving, and process management skills.
Ability to work well within a team environment in a matrixed organization.
Strong customer relations skills
Ability to learn and apply new technology and methodologies in a distributed environment
The Perks (and these are just a few!):
QRest Sabbatical
Employee Stock Purchase
QTS scholarship for dependents
Eagle Club award trip eligibility
Paid volunteer days
Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance
#LI-MW2
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:
Know Your Rights (English) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35+ data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.
At QTS, we’re fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom – one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we’re innovating to stay ahead of the curve.
We are powered by people.
And we’d like to invite you to join us.
In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:
Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
Generous PTO Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days
Paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
Pet and Legal Insurance
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
Military Benefits Package
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
QTS Crisis Fund
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program