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Cloud & Data Center Systems Engineer

Select Minds LLC

Dallas, TX

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SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Career Development, Change Control, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Maintenance, Computer Science, Computer Storage Hardware, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, High Availability, Hybrid Cloud, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Linux Operating System, Local Area Network (LAN), Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Multitasking, Network Administration/Management, Network Operations Center, On Call, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Private Cloud, Problem Solving Skills, Process Validation, Software Patches, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Systems Engineering, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Player, VMWare, VMWare Certified Professional (VCP), VMWare ESX/ESXi, VMWare vCenter, VMWare vSphere, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Validation Testing, Wide Area Network (WAN), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • WORK CULTURE & ENVIRONMENT
  • CAREER & GROWTH DEVELOPMENT
  • Opportunity for advancement

System Engineer – Data Center Operations      
Dallas, TX
Long Term     

Are you a skilled Systems Engineer with expertise in VMware and Azure? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can build, maintain, and secure enterprise-level infrastructure? If so, we’d love to have you on our team !

In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the availability, performance, and security of our data center operations. You’ll be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining our VMware and Azure environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and proactively optimizing our IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and maintain VMware vSphere Private Cloud environments, including ESXi, NSX, and vCenter across multiple data centers.
• Configure and manage VROps, VRM, and SRM for disaster recovery, ensuring business continuity.
• Provide technical expertise in Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Monitor and optimize system performance to maintain high availability.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation for infrastructure, processes, and validation testing.
• Support the planning and architecture of VMware environments, ensuring efficient and scalable designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy hybrid, cloud-native, and on-prem solutions tailored to business needs.
• Serve as a final-tier escalation point for troubleshooting and resolving critical system issues.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Windows servers.
• Configure, rack, cable, and maintain data center hardware.
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency support.

Required Technical Skills & Experience:
• 7+ years of hands-on experience supporting VMware and Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Expertise in VMware vCenter, ESXi, NSX, SRM, VRM, and VROps.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Azure and Windows Server OS.
• Proficiency in networking infrastructure (LAN, WAN, VPN) and protocols (TCP/IP, FCoE).
• Deep understanding of enterprise storage, hardware protocols, and fabrics.
• Experience working with patch management and change control systems.
• Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and best practices.
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize infrastructure with a creative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications:
• VMware VCP-NV certification
• Microsoft Azure AZ-104 certification
• Experience working with Linux OS

Education & Soft Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred).
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Collaborative mindset and a team-oriented approach.

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