Systems Engineer

We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Systems Engineer in Utah.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the high availability and security of Linux-based systems within an on-premises datacenter.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain Chef cookbooks and custom scripts for configuration management and process automation.
• Facilitate the migration of legacy applications to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, employing strategies like lift-and-shift, replatforming, or refactoring for cloud-native architectures.
• Oversee and maintain Nutanix clusters and hyperconverged infrastructure, optimizing performance and supporting scalable growth as part of datacenter modernization.
• Handle data migration, replication, and backup within on-premises and cloud environments through the configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of Scality and other object storage solutions.
• Utilize monitoring tools like Splunk and DataDog to monitor systems, manage on-call incidents, document resolutions, and participate in post-incident reviews to enhance response processes.
• Work cross-functionally with developers, network engineers, and cloud architects, documenting infrastructure configurations and processes for both legacy and cloud environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Systems Engineer or in a similar role
• Proficiency in Nutanix and Cloud migration strategies
• Strong knowledge of Linux System Administration
• Experience with Amazon S3 is necessary
• Familiarity with Chef for system configuration is crucial
• Ability to use Datadog for monitoring services
• Experience with Splunk for operational intelligence
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously