System Engineer, Senior

Sentinel

$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in systems engineering and cloud technologies
  • Expertise in VMware, Hyper-V, UCS, Linux, and Windows environments
  • Experience in technical support roles, preferably in fast-paced settings
  • Knowledge of server hardware, virtualization, and cloud integrations
  • Ability to manage critical data center infrastructure
  • Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
  • Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Onboard new customers to cloud and virtualization solutions
  • Support data center migrations and ensure smooth transitions
  • Maintain and optimize critical cloud infrastructure
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for problem resolution
  • Provide senior technical support for Windows and Linux systems
  • Plan and oversee successful migrations of infrastructure and applications
  • Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours support as needed

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401K plan with employer contributions
  • Flexible Spending Account options
  • Life Insurance and income protection plans
  • Two weeks vacation plus additional personal and sick leave
  • Professional development with certification and training opportunities
  • Employee assistance programs and various legal services
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Sentinel is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with 5-7 years of industry experience to support and design cloud and virtualization solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in VMware, Hyper-V, UCS, Linux, and Windows environments. Responsibilities include onboarding new customers, supporting data center migrations, and maintaining critical cloud infrastructure. This role requires excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills as you will be working with various cross functional teams. Candidates should have experience in technical support and be comfortable in a fast-paced, SLA-driven environment. This position can be remote but may need to provide onsite support to our Downers Grove, IL headquarters as needed.

Qualifications

  • Deep understanding and hands-on experience in server hardware, virtualization, cloud integrations, and security to ensure high availability, scalability, and optimal performance
  • Design, implement, and manage mission-critical data center infrastructure
  • Strong understanding of server virtualization, storage systems, and hands-on experience with Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) solutions
  • Provide senior-level technical support and system engineering for all Windows-based and Linux-based platforms including Active Directory, DNS, RDS
  • Planning, executing, and overseeing the successful migration of data center infrastructure, applications, and services
  • Considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more datacenter technologies
  • Experience with Hyper-V/SystemCenter and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Participation in after-hours work (when needed) and OnCall rotation is required
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Nice to have public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) experience
  • The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment
  • A valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
  • Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
  • Must demonstrate a "can-do" attitude


We focus on candidates that display our "ACE" factor - Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

Compensation Range:

$120,000-$150,000 annually

What you get:

We offer an energetic work environment with many corporate culture amenities, competitive salary, and rich benefit plan including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, 529, Life Insurance, Income Protection Short and Long-Term Disability, Medical and Child/Elder Care, Flexible Spending Account Plans, Family Planning Benefits, Financial Education, Identity Theft Protection and Assistance, Legal Services, Employee Assistance Program, Two weeks' vacation, additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick, certification and hands-on training, and employee discount for product services and entertainment.

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