System Engineer

VITAS Healthcare • Miramar, FL

2d

About The Position

Responsible for assessing systems, determining problems, providing solutions to issues that arise, designing systems, upgrading systems, maintaining systems and brainstorming possible improvements that can be made to a system in the future. Engage in project-related tasks assisting but not limited to system design and architecture, system resiliency, scalability while maintaining ease of maintenance and low complexity. VMWare stack maintenance and project support for the direct assistance of VITAS IT initiatives and operations. Direct responsibility to monitor and respond to performance events (downtime, degradation, optimization, etc.) of virtual machines, containers and underlying hardware. Direct responsibility to maintain (add/remove/edits) of virtual machines, container clusters, container services, etc. Direct responsibility to review security events with regards to data-center services and engage with the security team when action is needed. Management (creation/removal) of resources related virtual storage, secondary storage, data replication services, backups, etc. Creation of AD related PowerShell and Linux shell scripts to assist other teams in the enterprise. When needed, create API-based automation scripts to reduce repetitive system administration work items. Assist in the operation, maintenance and administration on Kubernetes clusters and Microsoft Cloud Administration (M365 and Azure). Responsible to maintain server OS Windows updates list via automation tool (Ivanti Preferred). Responsible to review, respond or escalate actionable log events from data-center servers to prevent downtime. Collaborating with a variety of people, such as IT teams members, vendors, management and other supporting staff during the creation and maintenance of a system or execution of projects. Creating control features to ensure systems effectively meet the organization's quality standards. Engaging in quality control procedures to ensure that systems are efficient and operational. Developing a cost-efficient system for projects by performing a cost-benefit analysis. Performs related duties as required. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a system engineer, network administrator, or similar role.
• Minimum of 4 years of direct experience in related positions.
• Proficiency in scripting, including Windows PowerShell and Linux shell scripting.
• In-depth knowledge of networking (LAN, WAN, TCP/IP stack).
• Hands-on experience with Windows updates and patch management automation tools.
• Knowledge of system security (e.g., intrusion detection systems).
• Knowledge of data backup/recovery.
• Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms, including Linux.
• Ability to be on-call on a calendar rotation.
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to create scripts in Python, JavaScript, or other programming languages.
• Experience with M365 administration (M365/Azure).
• Kubernetes experience.
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess systems, determine problems, and provide solutions.
• Design, upgrade, and maintain systems.
• Brainstorm future system improvements.
• Assist with system design and architecture, resiliency, and scalability.
• Maintain and support VMWare stack.
• Monitor and respond to performance events of virtual machines, containers, and hardware.
• Manage virtual machines, container clusters, and container services.
• Review security events and engage with the security team.
• Manage virtual storage, secondary storage, data replication, and backups.
• Create PowerShell and Linux shell scripts for automation.
• Create API-based automation scripts.
• Assist with Kubernetes clusters and Microsoft Cloud Administration (M365 and Azure).
• Maintain server OS Windows updates using automation tools.
• Review, respond to, or escalate actionable log events.
• Collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and management.
• Create control features to meet quality standards.
• Engage in quality control procedures.
• Develop cost-efficient systems through cost-benefit analysis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level