Amazon Web Services (AWS), Automation, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Consulting, Cost Control, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Data Analysis, Documentation, Enterprise Directory Services, Government, Hardware Virtualization, Identify Issues, Information Technology Consulting, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Internet Security, Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Linux Operating System, MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Mentoring, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Server, Multitasking, Operating Systems, People Management, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Problem Solving Skills, Productivity Management, Root Cause Analysis, Software as a Service (SaaS), System Integration (SI), System Lifecycle, System Migration, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, VMWare, VMWare Certified Professional (VCP)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Name of position: Principal Systems Engineer
Location: Philadelphia PA
job description
Provides senior-level leadership and technical oversight of the enterprise systems environment.
Manages the VMware platform, virtual and physical server infrastructure, operating systems, core services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP), and all cloud environments (SaaS/IaaS/PaaS).
Oversees system health, lifecycle management, software renewals, and Tier 3 escalations. Provides guidance, task assignments, and mentoring to the systems team.
Skills Required
⢠Ten years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise systems engineering, including senior or lead responsibilities.
⢠Expert-level knowledge of VMware virtualization, Windows Server, Linux systems, storage platforms, and enterprise directory services.
⢠Experience managing enterprise Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, group policies, and identity integrations across cloud and on-prem environments.
⢠Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), hybrid architectures, and SaaS/PaaS/IaaS models.
⢠Ability to perform in depth troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of complex system issues.
⢠Experience planning and executing large-scale system upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle replacement.
⢠Ability to prepare system standards, documentation, diagrams, and procedures.
⢠Strong leadership and mentoring skills. ⢠Advanced certifications preferred (e.g., VCP, MCSE, Azure/AWS Architect)
If you are: bright, motivated, skilled, a difference-maker, able to get things done, work with minimum direction,
enthusiastic, a thinker, able to juggle and multi-task, communicate effectively, and lead, then
we would like to hear from you. We need exceptionally capable people for this role for our client,
so get back to us and tell us why you think you are a fit.
About Us:
firm in the Philadelphia region. Tri-Force specializes in IT staffing, software development (web and mobile apps),
systems integration, data analytics, system automation, cybersecurity, and cloud technology solutions for government
and commercial clients. Tri-Force works with clients to overcome obstacles such as increasing productivity,
increasing efficiencies through automation, and lowering costs. Our clients benefit from our three distinguishing
core values: integrity, diligence, and technological excellence.
Tri-Force is a six-time winner among the fastest-growing companies in Philadelphia and a four-time winner on the
Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing companies.