Select Minds LLC

Cloud & Data Center Systems Engineer

Dallas, TX, US

2 months ago
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Summary

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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