Staff Systems Engineer: MS and Storage

Penske•Reading, PA

About The Position

Penske is seeking an experienced Staff Systems Engineer to join its Information Technology team. The role manages, maintains, and supports enterprise infrastructure, including Windows server environments, DellEMC storage platforms, and Citrix VDI solutions. The engineer serves as a senior technical resource, leading infrastructure projects from planning through implementation and performance monitoring while ensuring reliability, security, and optimal performance. The position combines technical expertise with project leadership. Responsibilities include proactively monitoring system performance, implementing automation to improve operational efficiency, and maintaining disaster recovery capabilities. The engineer mentors team members and serves as a key contact for cross-functional client groups, translating business needs into technical solutions and communicating with technical teams and management. As a senior member of the Systems Engineering team, the engineer exercises independent judgment on moderately complex to complex infrastructure challenges, contributes to enterprise virtualization and storage strategies, and follows Penske's change management and operational excellence standards.

Requirements

Associate degree required.
Seven years of functional experience.
Two to three years of project management experience, including mid-to-large-scale projects and managing multiple projects at one time.
Experience with VMware virtualization technologies.
Experience with Hyper-V virtualization technologies.
Experience with Citrix desktop and application technologies.
Experience with Windows Server and Windows desktop operating systems.
Experience with PowerShell, PowerCLI, and command-line scripting.
Experience with storage infrastructure, including Fiber Channel, SAN, and zoning.
Experience with network interface setup and configurations.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Visio.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule and at the required location, complete a Penske employment application, and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees.
Experience with LogicMonitor or equivalent server monitoring systems.
Experience with server backup software such as Rubrik or NetWorker.
Experience with remote deployment concepts and tools.
Experience with AWS and Azure VDI deployment.
Experience with Dell PowerFlex, PowerScale, or PowerMax.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certification.
Citrix Certified Associate (CCA) certification.
Citrix Certified Professional (CCP) certification.

Responsibilities

Manage, maintain, and support the company's Windows servers, DellEMC storage platforms, and Citrix VDI environments.
Ensure change management processes are followed.
Monitor and analyze system and software performance, make adjustments to address identified problems, and ensure systems are used at their highest capacity.
Perform disaster recovery planning and testing.
Automate tasks using PowerShell, PowerCLI, and command-line tools.
Lead and manage projects from identifying a need through implementation and ongoing monitoring of system or solution performance.
Provide project planning and follow organizational processes.
Communicate consistently with client groups to determine their needs.
Communicate project status consistently to management and customers.
Mentor and train team members.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the supervisor or manager.