Senior Systems Engineer – IBMi

RESPONSIBILITIES
Full understanding of virtual servers and operating systems, block, file, and object storage, and data protection
Full knowledge to install and configure high availability compute solutions supporting business critical functions
Understands how the whole picture aligns to overall Ensono strategy
Understanding of multiple scripting languages to develop solutions for automation and reporting
Work in a team to design computer system configurations
Design and document procedures to apply operating systems patches, code and firmware updates to systems infrastructure
Participate in primary design meetings for Client disaster recovery planning
Proficiency in Operating system installation procedure
Implement storage and data protection configurations
Research system vulnerabilities and provide documentation for future use implementing corrective actions as required
Develop guidelines and procedures for systems management including process and efficiency improvements
Monitor and tune systems to identify and eliminate issues and potential bottlenecks
Prepare periodic reports related to capacity and utilization
Design and implement advanced network configurations within the virtual server configuration
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8+ years of related experience or a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience; or equivalent work experience
Operating SystemsWindows 5+ years hands on administration of Windows OS environments and/or
VMware 5+ years hands on administration of VMware environments and/or
Linux 5+ years hands on administration with RHEL or other Linux environments
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, to include resources, priorities, and timelines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Results oriented team player who will work towards meeting team commitments
Experience with system configuration automation (Scripting with Pearl/Python/Bash or DevOps tools like Chef/Puppet)
Ability to mentor technical operations staff in appropriate technologies, as needed
Understanding of the competitive landscape from both business and technical perspective is a plus
AWS experience in designing, provisioning, monitoring and managing the environment is a big plus
AWS Certifications such as SysOps Administrator Associate, Solutions Architect Associate and Professional ITIL Foundations Certified is a plus
Preferred certifications: Microsoft Certified IT Professional ﴾MCITP﴿ / Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) / Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) / Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) / VMware Certified Professional – VCP / Red Hat Certified Engineer
Experience with DevOps and Agile frameworks is a plus
TRAVEL:
up to 15%