Systems Engineer

SRM Concrete•Smyrna, TN

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About The Position

Smyrna Ready Mix (SRM) is seeking an experienced System Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure team. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of SRM’s hybrid infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in virtualization, Windows and Linux systems, clustering, cloud integration, and identity management. Joining SRM IT means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values accountability, growth, and teamwork. We leverage modern infrastructure solutions to support SRM’s mission—building better communities with reliable service and sustainable growth

Requirements

5+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure administration.
Strong knowledge of VMware, on-prem server hardware (Dell, HPE), and network fundamentals.
Hands-on experience with Windows Server and Linux administration.
Proficiency with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, and Group Policy management.
Experience with Azure IaaS/PaaS and OCI compute/networking.
Familiarity with Failover Clustering, load balancing, and high availability architectures.
Working knowledge of SQL Server and/or Oracle database environments.
Scripting experience using PowerShell, Bash, or equivalent automation tools.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities, with a customer-focused mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience with infrastructure-as-code (ARM templates, Terraform, or Ansible).
Knowledge of hybrid connectivity solutions (VPN, ExpressRoute, site-to-site).
Exposure to containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Relevant certifications (e.g., VMware VCP, Microsoft Azure Administrator, Oracle Cloud Architect).

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain on-premises infrastructure including servers, storage, and networking hardware.
Manage and optimize VMware vSphere environments for performance, scalability, and redundancy.
Administer Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Linux (SUSE, Ubuntu) systems in production and test environments.
Configure and maintain Failover Clustering (FCI) and other high-availability solutions.
Support hybrid cloud environments in Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) including compute, storage, and networking.
Implement and manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory (AD), and Group Policy for secure authentication and identity management across environments.
Monitor and tune system performance, capacity, and security to ensure uptime and reliability.
Support and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle databases, including backup, recovery, and performance optimization (SQL AG, Oracle RAC).
Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell or Bash for provisioning and maintenance tasks.
Collaborate with other IT teams on system design, integration, and troubleshooting across infrastructure and applications.
Document configurations, architecture diagrams, procedures, and best practices for operational continuity.
Participate in an on-call rotation and assist with after-hours infrastructure incidents or planned maintenance.
Contribute to team knowledge sharing, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.