Who you are - The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in both Windows and Linux environments, extensive experience with monitoring and disaster recovery solutions, and a strong foundation in virtualization, cloud services, storage, and preferably high-performance computing (HPC) - This role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) - 7+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure roles - Proficiency in both Windows Server and Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) environments - Proven experience in data center design, build-out, and operations - Strong knowledge of backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik) - Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS/AWS GovCloud, Azure, or GCP - Familiarity with enterprise storage solutions (e.g., NetApp, Dell EMC, Ceph) - Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) - Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) - Understanding of networking fundamentals and integration with infrastructure systems - Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask and work under pressure - Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment - Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports - Occasional standing and walking within the office - Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies - Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages) - This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status - As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) ### What the job involves - We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Systems Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of our data center infrastructure - This position is critical to supporting our mission-critical systems and ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance across both on-premise and cloud environments - Lead architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management of data center infrastructure components - Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient systems in hybrid environments (on-prem and cloud) - Administer and maintain enterprise Windows and Linux systems - Develop and enforce backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies - Optimize storage and compute infrastructure for high performance and cost-effectiveness - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application needs and integration projects - Document systems designs, procedures, configurations, and provide knowledge transfer - Proactively monitor systems performance and reliability, and troubleshoot issues as they arise - Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal security policies - Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to incidents with urgency and professionalism - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer - Occasional standing and walking within the office - Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies - Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)