Senior Systems Engineer

This resource can sit remote, but needs to be close enough to Tulsa, OK that they can drive in once a month. They will be reimbursed for mileage but they will not pay to fly someone. Associate degree in Computer Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4 to 6 years of progressive experience administering server, storage, and network infrastructure. Hands on experience with Infrastructure as Code and Policy as Code methodologies and platforms such as Terraform, Vault, Packer, or similar technologies. Experience with configuration management platforms such as Puppet, Ansible, or Chef. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, and IIS. Experience supporting VMware virtualization environments and related administration tools. The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise server, storage, virtualization, automation, and cloud infrastructure. This role serves as a senior technical resource providing engineering expertise, Tier 3 support, infrastructure automation, and technical leadership across a highly virtualized and increasingly hybrid cloud environment. The position has a strong emphasis on Infrastructure as Code and Policy as Code practices using modern automation platforms. Client is actively modernizing its infrastructure - rolling out Tanium for endpoint management, evaluating Nutanix as an IaC-managed alternative to existing virtualization, and executing a multi-year shift of workloads to Azure (ExpressRoute is already live from all locations). Success in this role requires balancing hands-on engineering and automation with technical leadership - including mentoring, architecture input, and process improvement - across a highly virtualized, multi-platform, increasingly hybrid-cloud environment. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and administer enterprise server and storage solutions while supporting security, compliance, and architecture standards. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code and Policy as Code solutions using tools such as Terraform, Vault, Packer, and Puppet. Support enterprise endpoint and systems management initiatives. Participate in virtualization platform evaluation and modernization efforts. Analyze infrastructure utilization and contribute to capacity planning and future growth initiatives, including cloud migration activities. Collaborate with IT leadership, development teams, and third party vendors to design scalable infrastructure solutions. Create and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures. Serve as a subject matter expert on infrastructure technologies and project initiatives. Own and resolve escalated Level 3 infrastructure incidents from identification through resolution. Identify automation opportunities that improve operational efficiency and reduce recurring support demands. Provide technical mentorship, training, and guidance to team members and stakeholders. Contribute to infrastructure architecture decisions and continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications: Required: Associate degree in Computer Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 4 to 6 years of progressive experience administering server, storage, and network infrastructure. Hands on experience with Infrastructure as Code and Policy as Code methodologies and platforms such as Terraform, Vault, Packer, or similar technologies. Experience with configuration management platforms such as Puppet, Ansible, or Chef. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, and IIS. Experience supporting VMware virtualization environments and related administration tools. Knowledge of SAN, NAS, Fibre Channel storage technologies, and core networking concepts. Strong understanding of server hardware, backup and recovery, and infrastructure security fundamentals. Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and problem solving skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud connectivity solutions. Scripting and automation experience with PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Perl. Experience with Nutanix infrastructure platforms. Experience with enterprise endpoint management platforms such as Tanium. Industry certifications including HashiCorp, VMware, Microsoft Azure, ITIL, or PMP. Experience with MDM, VDI, Microsoft System Center, Citrix, SQL Server, backup platforms, collaboration solutions, UNIX systems, or legacy infrastructure technologies. Tools and Technologies: Terraform Vault Packer Puppet Microsoft Azure VMware Windows Server Active Directory IIS SAN and NAS Storage Fibre Channel PowerShell Python Bash Tanium Nutanix Citrix SQL Server #J-18808-Ljbffr VSG Business Solutions LLC