Sr. Staff Manufacturing IT Systems Engineer

Senior Staff MFG IT Systems Engineer The Senior Staff MFG IT Systems Engineer will be responsible for the ZT Systems manufacturing environment, which includes virtualization utilizing VMware VCenter services and the various VMware features, as well as a proven advanced skill set and experience across various Microsoft and open‑source technologies with a focus on Linux. They will manage the on‑prem infrastructure support such as virtualization and storage and use of automation for day‑to‑day support and issue resolution. What You Will Do Architect, implement, and maintain highly available Linux/Windows server platforms across on‑prem and cloud (hybrid) environments. Manage and optimize hypervisors (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V, KVM) and enterprise storage platforms (SAN/NAS/object) for performance, resilience, and cost. Design and operate HashiCorp Consul (service discovery/mesh), Nomad (workload orchestration), Vault (secrets management/PKI), and Boundary (secure access) in production. Standardize and scale configuration management with Ansible and infrastructure provisioning with Terraform (modules, workspaces, policy as code). Build automation and tooling in Python (and Bash/PowerShell where appropriate) to reduce toil, integrate APIs, and improve observability. Create, update, and implement scripts to be used in Linux, Windows, and Ansible playbooks with a focus on Python and YAML. Participate in projects and engineer new systems. Help improve and develop business processes and systems, working with cross‑functional teams. Work with the team to plan server migration and deployment projects. Accept additional tasks and responsibilities within the department as new business needs arise. Monitor performance of critical servers and applications. Manage load configuration and make recommendations for purchase or upgrade of hardware, as well as tuning of software. Engage and manage 3rd‑party vendors to achieve expedient resolution. Create and maintain system documentation for specifications, designs, procedures, and logs. Document all processes, system changes/fixes, and issues. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree (Computer Science preferred) with 8+ years of system engineering experience in enterprise‑level, highly integrated, complex IT environment (alternatively an MS degree with 6+ years of experience). Working knowledge of public cloud‑based solutions and APIs. 8+ years of Linux experience. 8+ years of VMware/virtual server experience & working knowledge of vSphere console, vMotion, and VMware management. Knowledge of API and API development. 4+ years of DevOps experience. Working proficiency of Python required. 4+ years of Ansible experience. 4+ years of enterprise storage platforms experience with NFS/SMB/CIFS and storage solutions including QNAP, Pure, HPE, NetApp, etc. Advanced knowledge of Active Directory architecture and support, including Group Policy, Replication, DNS, and user/group management. Understanding of information security best practices. Ability to produce and adhere to documentation – Visio, run books, project plans, root‑cause analysis. Strong documentation and communication skills applicable to a customer service role. An LPIC‑1 certification is a notable plus. Compensation ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $124,500 and $166,000 per year. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, education, and/or certifications. Benefits Performance‑based annual bonus eligibility. 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous match. Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Well‑being resources and mental health support. Company‑paid life and disability insurance. Paid time off and company‑paid holidays. Parental leave and family care support. Structured training programs and on‑the‑job learning opportunities. Matching gifts and volunteer programs. Equal Opportunity Employer ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or to be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science and U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing. #J-18808-Ljbffr