Job Description

Our customer In New Jersey is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join their IT Infrastructure team. This role focuses on the design, implementation, management, and optimization of core infrastructure systems with a specialization in VMware and related technologies. The Senior Systems Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of the organization s IT infrastructure.

This is an onsite role in Jersey City, NJ. Must be able to work onsite M-F during normal business hours.

Key Responsibilities

Core Infrastructure Management

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise infrastructure, including servers, storage, and networking components.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Lead infrastructure-related projects, including upgrades, migrations, and system integrations.

VMware Administration

• Architect, implement, and maintain VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts and vCenter servers.
• Optimize virtual infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage virtual machine provisioning, snapshots, and backups.

Configuration Management

• Develop and maintain scripts (PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, etc.) for system automation and process improvements.
• Automate repetitive tasks, enhance monitoring capabilities, and ensure system configurations adhere to best practices.
• Implement and maintain security measures to protect core infrastructure systems.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Collaboration and Leadership

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, database administrators, and application developers.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership.
• Document system configurations, processes, and workflows to ensure knowledge transfer.

Skills and Technologies

Core Systems and Infrastructure:

• Windows Servers: Configuration, management, and performance tuning
• Active Directory (AD): Management of users, groups, and roles
• Group Policy (GPO): Administration and customization
• DNS and DHCP: Configuration and troubleshooting
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI): Implementation and management
• Virtualization: VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter

VMware and Virtualization:

• VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter
• Backup and replication tools: Veeam, Rubrik, Zerto, CommVault
• High-availability design, clustering, and disaster recovery (D.R.) solutions
• Multi-site failover and business continuity planning (BCP)

Storage Solutions:

• SAN, NAS, and Storage Spaces Direct
• Familiarity with NetApp, Dell EMC, and HPE storage solutions
• Data retention, deduplication, and archiving strategies

Monitoring and Performance:

• Tools: SolarWinds, SCOM, PRTG
• Synthetic transactions and real-time alerting
• Performance tuning for Windows servers and virtual environments
• Root cause analysis for recurring performance issues

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering, with at least 5 years focused on VMware technologies.
• Certifications:
• VMware certifications (e.g., VCP, VCAP, or VCDX) are strongly preferred.
• Additional certifications such as Microsoft, Cisco, or cloud platform certifications (Azure/AWS) are a plus.

Compensation: 130,000 - 170,000 base salary DOE, plus an excellent benefits package.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. No sponsorship or relocation offered.

Staff Smart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us :

Since 2008, Staff Smart Inc has served as a trusted talent solutions partner to businesses by providing flexible & scalable recruitment solutions. We specialize in direct hire and retained executive search. Staff Smart, Inc. strategies are deployed across diverse industries and include Fortune 500, startups and non-profits. Based in San Diego, CA, we have the national reach, industry expertise and capability to deliver on your critical talent needs. Staff Smart Inc is a proud WBENC , certified woman-owned business.

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