Systems Engineer

Apex has an opportunity for a Systems Engineer. Here are the details:

Position: Systems Engineer
Location: Onsite in Boston, MA
Duration: 12+ Months

Overview:

Our client is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the Systems and Storage team. This team is responsible for enterprise storage, virtualization, OS, backup/recovery, and server hardware. The Systems Engineer is responsible for administration and operational duties for a diverse set of technologies with a focus on Linux and Storage. The position requires excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently to meet team goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

-Participate in all aspects of server lifecycle management for Linux servers on-premises and in the public cloud to include deployment, maintenance, security, decommission as needed.
-Lead security focused efforts of hardening the Linux environment through iptables, MFA, SSH, and bastion servers.
-Identify areas where automation for operational improvement of day-to-day manual tasks can be deployed across various Systems & Storage technologies.
-Respond to and resolve alerts associated with Linux, storage, and VMware events
-Maintain current and accurate operational documentation for team technologies
-Leverage enterprise tools to monitor, analyze, troubleshoot systems and make informed decisions for workload optimization
-Collaborate with other infrastructure teams in the troubleshooting and resolution of escalated system and application related issues

Required Skills:

-Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
-7+ years of proven experience in managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux and VMware
-Proven skills using Bash, Python, PowerShell or Ansible
-Familiarity with the following technologies a plus: NetApp file & block, Rubrik data management
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Required Skills : -Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. -7+ years of proven experience in managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux and VMware -Proven skills using Bash, Python, PowerShell or Ansible -Familiarity with the following technologies a plus: NetApp file & block, Rubrik data management -Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Basic Qualification : -Participate in all aspects of server lifecycle management for Linux servers on-premises and in the public cloud to include deployment, maintenance, security, decommission as needed. -Lead security focused efforts of hardening the Linux environment through iptables, MFA, SSH, and bastion servers. -Identify areas where automation for operational improvement of day-to-day manual tasks can be deployed across various Systems & Storage technologies. -Respond to and resolve alerts associated with Linux, storage, and VMware events -Maintain current and accurate operational documentation for team technologies -Leverage enterprise tools to monitor, analyze, troubleshoot systems and make informed decisions for workload optimization -Collaborate with other infrastructure teams in the troubleshooting and resolution of escalated system and application related issues
Additional Skills : -Participate in all aspects of server lifecycle management for Linux servers on-premises and in the public cloud to include deployment, maintenance, security, decommission as needed. -Lead security focused efforts of hardening the Linux environment through iptables, MFA, SSH, and bastion servers. -Identify areas where automation for operational improvement of day-to-day manual tasks can be deployed across various Systems & Storage technologies. -Respond to and resolve alerts associated with Linux, storage, and VMware events -Maintain current and accurate operational documentation for team technologies -Leverage enterprise tools to monitor, analyze, troubleshoot systems and make informed decisions for workload optimization -Collaborate with other infrastructure teams in the troubleshooting and resolution of escalated system and application related issues
Background Check :Yes
Drug Screen :Yes
Notes :
Selling points for candidate :
Project Verification Info :
Candidate must be your W2 Employee :No
Exclusive to Apex :No
Face to face interview required :Yes
Candidate must be local :Yes
Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::No
Interview times set : :No
Type of project :Development/Engineering
Master Job Title :Eng: Engineering Tech
Branch Code :Boston