Strong understanding of Windows Server and enterprise storage
Extensive experience with Active Directory (Certificates/DHCP/DNS/GPO)
Deep expertise in VMware, especially PKS, SRM, or VRA
Proficient in PowerShell and/or BASH
Experience in writing corporate policy and standards documentation
Responsibilities
Define and implement policies for Windows Server infrastructure
Maintain VMware ESX and Horizon View environments
Schedule and manage installations and upgrades
Monitor performance and support across multiple environments
Develop Disaster Recovery and business continuity plans
Provision server storage following best practices
Automate routine tasks using PowerShell, JAMS, or Puppet
Act as final escalation point for server incidents
Collaborate with IT team on project implementations
Participate in on-call coverage as needed
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO) after 30 days
Parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
Adoption reimbursement program
Paid volunteer hours
Paid training and career development
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401k with employer match
Mortgage discount and area business discounts
Free access to a state-of-the-art fitness center
Wellness area with in-house primary care and massage services
Gourmet cafeteria with homemade meals
Convenience store with healthy snacks
In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi
Full Job Description
The Systems Engineer will work with internal and external clients to create and implement enterprise policies, procedures and standards around Windows Server, VMware and other various platforms. This position will collaborate with a team of engineers supporting virtualization, containers, storage, backup/recovery and automation efforts. This position requires a deep understanding of Microsoft and VMware technologies and the ability to isolate, analyze and resolve technical issues.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Define policies, procedures and standards for implementing and maintaining our Windows Server infrastructure including Windows/SQL clusters, Certificate Authorities, and licensing.
Maintain our VMware ESX and Horizon View environment.
Schedule installations and upgrades and maintain them in accordance with IT policies and procedures.
Performance monitoring and retuning, support across production and pre-production environments in multiple physical locations.
Develop Disaster Recovery strategies and business continuity plans.
Provision server storage following industry best practices.
Provide regular status reports to stakeholders on tasks accomplished, current issues and progress toward goals.
Automate routine tasks with PowerShell, JAMS, and/or Puppet
Recommend and implement improvements in our virtualization platform, Windows environment, Active Directory, storage arrays, automation solutions and other systems.
Act as final escalation point for server and systems incidents.
Work closely with other members of Information Technology team to assist with project implementations and other tasks as requested.
Participate in rotating on-call coverage or emergency response as needed.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
Must Have:
4 or more years' Information Technology experience.
2 or more years' experience in dedicated systems engineering role.
Working knowledge/understanding of Windows Server operating systems and enterprise storage.
Extensive enterprise-level Active Directory (Certificates/DHCP/DNS/GPO/etc.) experience.
Extensive experience with VMware and specialization in PKS, SRM or VRA.
Proficiency in PowerShell and/or BASH.
Experience in writing corporate policy, procedure and standards documentation
Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
NiceTo Have:
BS or BA degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Mortgage and/or Financial Services industry experience.
Any recognized IT certifications (MCP, MCSE, VCP, etc.).
Experience with Azure/AWS/Google Cloud and/or cloud migration.
Experience with IIS Web Server deployment best practices.
Experience with Cisco UCS servers.
Experience with Pure Storage arrays.
Experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
Experience with MDS Switch configuration.
Experience with JAMS.
Experience with Puppet.
THE PLACE & THE PERKS
More reasons you'll love working here include:
Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
Adoption reimbursement program
Paid volunteer hours
Paid training and career development
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401k with employer match
Mortgage discount and area business discounts
Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician's office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon
Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi
DISCLAIMER
All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will."
