Point72

System Engineer, VMware Virtualization Technology

New York, United States

2 months ago
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Summary

A Career with Point72’s Technology Team

As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology group is constantly improving our company’s IT infrastructure, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts experimenting, discovering new ways to harness the power of open-source solutions, and embracing enterprise agile methodology. We encourage professional development to ensure you bring innovative ideas to our products while satisfying your own intellectual curiosity.

What you’ll do

  • Design, deploy, and manage VMware infrastructure, including vSphere, ESXi hosts, and vCenter Server, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of virtual environments
  • Monitor and optimize virtual machines (VMs) for performance, resource utilization, and scalability
  • Implement best practices for VM provisioning and management
  • Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies for virtual environments
  • Use tools like VMware vSphere Replication and Site Recovery Manager to ensure data protection
  • Implement security measures to protect virtual environments, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and industry standards
  • Develop scripts using PowerShell, PowerCLI, or other automation tools to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency
  • Use monitoring tools to track performance metrics and proactively address potential issues
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems related to virtualization and provide technical support and guidance to team members and end - users
  • Maintain accurate documentation of the virtual environment, configurations, and procedures
  • Work closely with Technology teams to support infrastructure projects and initiatives, providing regular updates and reports to management

What’s Required

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in VMware administration or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of VMware technologies, including vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter Server
  • Experience with backup and recovery solutions for virtual environments
  • Proficiency in scripting with PowerShell, PowerCLI, or similar tools for automation
  • Familiarity with network and storage technologies related to virtualization
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex technical issues
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Commitment to the highest ethical standards

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

  • Fully-paid health care benefits
  • Generous parental and family leave policies
  • Mental and physical wellness programs
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Non-profit matching gift program
  • Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community
  • Tuition assistance
  • A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

About Point72

Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry’s premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry’s brightest talent. We’re inventing the future of finance by revolutionizing how we develop our people and how we use data to shape our thinking. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here

The annual base salary range for this role is $200,000-$250,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

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