Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Albuquerque, NM (Onsite) Responsibilities of the Senior Systems Engineer: McLane Advance Technologies is seeking a results-oriented, self-motivated Senior Systems Engineer to support both systems engineering tasks as well as day-to-day management of a small IT service desk for a Department of Energy (DOE) contract in Albuquerque, NM. The Senior Systems Engineer will play a key role in integrating and managing cloud services, COTS software, and robust security practices. The Senior Systems Engineer will: * Demonstrate strong server experience, networking fundamentals, and storage administration skills as well as the virtualization of those technologies, as it pertains to VMWare vSphere, along with familiarization with hyper-converged infrastructures.
* Develop and manage the overall operation of a small IT service desk. * Collaborate with service desk staff and upper management to develop and implement new processes and procedures. * Build and maintain the following systems: RHEL 7, Windows Server, Windows 10/11.
* Understand networking and distributed computing environments, including hybrid cloud architectures. * Partner with application developers as well as server and network engineers, especially in an Azure DevOps environment. * Be able to create and clone processes across multiple environments, including those within Azure.
* Support and implement multiple virtualization technologies (i.e., VMWare, Cisco Hyperflex, Hyper-V, etc.) as well as preferred experience in hosted cloud technologies (i.e., AWS, Azure, etc.). * Write policy and system descriptions describing how multiple environments work together, including interactions with COTS software and Azure services. * Work on Networks, Servers, and Storage cores, encompassing on-premises and Azure cloud infrastructure.
* Be knowledgeable in Scripting (Python, PowerShell, etc.) for automation and management, especially within Azure and for COTS software. * Develop and apply standard configuration templates to all assigned devices, and update inventory and topology records during moves, adds, and changes. * Coordinate with other IT team members to deliver systems and services, including working with vendor support for COTS software solutions.
* Actively be involved in the development of virtualization roadmap and strategy for the organization, with a strong focus on Azure cloud adoption and integration. * Review log events and operate network management applications to perform fault detection, identify performance metrics, and generate reports to support specific service level requirements. * Manage vulnerability management processes utilizing tools such as Tenable, Ivanti, and SolarWinds.
* Implement and maintain Azure services and resources, ensuring secure and efficient operation. * Work within an Azure DevOps framework for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. * Manage the integration, configuration, and support of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software solutions.
* Liaise directly with vendor support for COTS software and other third-party solutions to resolve issues and implement new features. Required Qualifications: * DOE Q security clearance or DOD TS equivalent is required. * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Security, or related field.
* 5+ years performing virtualization in cloud, hybrid, and hosted environments, with significant experience in Azure. * 5+ years of designing and implementing solutions, including experience with Azure architecture, Linux, and COTS integrations. * Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be capable of writing proposals, acting as a vendor liaison, and making presentations to senior management.
* Prior experience in a service desk role. * Demonstrated experience with vulnerability management tools such as Tenable, Ivanti, and SolarWinds. * Experience with Azure DevOps for managing software development and operations.
About McLane Advanced Technologies: Headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA, McLane Advanced Technologies is a small business that specializes in providing industry-leading Logistics and Technology services to the Department of Defense, Federal Government, and the private sector. MAT is a recognized leader in designing, developing, implementing, and sustaining mission-critical logistics systems and software solutions. MAT is an Oracle Platinum Partner, SAP Partner and Premier Business Partner of the IBM Corporation.
MAT offers a rich corporate culture with driven and determined leadership in a dynamic environment that was founded on openness and success. We enjoy an energetic and fun atmosphere in a culture of mutual respect. At MAT, we build upon the principals and traditions of our military.
Personal responsibility, accountability and strong work ethic are a must. Our clients benefit from working alongside a winning team of smart, hard-working, creative, and successful professionals. By becoming part of the MAT team: our employees will share in our entrepreneurial spirit and success.
For more information on McLane Advanced Technologies, please visit us at www.mclaneat.com . Please send your resume to . McLane Advanced Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.