We are seeking a skilled and motivated System Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate should possess extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in Microsoft Windows
Server, VMWare, Nutanix hypervisor, along with advanced expertise in active directory, PowerShell, Terraform, AWS, and GitHub. As a System Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our IT infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and manage Windows server environments, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Configure and maintain virtualized environments using VMWare and Nutanix hypervisor, optimizing resource allocation and scalability.
- Implement and maintain security configurations based on CIS benchmarks for various operating systems, including but not limited to Windows and Linux.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and carry out remediations.
- Leverage advanced knowledge of active directory to manage user accounts, permissions, group policies, and domain services.
- Develop and implement PowerShell scripts for task automation, system monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Utilize Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) practices, ensuring consistent and efficient deployment of resources.
- Manage and maintain cloud-based resources on AWS, ensuring security, cost-efficiency, and best practices.
- Collaborate with developers to integrate infrastructure with source control tools like GitHub for versioning and collaboration.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure seamless operations.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing to ensure business continuity.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to recommend innovative solutions and improvements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Proven experience as a System Engineer, with a focus on Microsoft Windows Server, VMWare, and Nutanix hypervisor.
- Strong knowledge of various operating systems (Windows, Linux) and associated security controls.
- Advanced knowledge of Active Directory, Certificate Services, Distributed File System, DNS and DHCP server.
- Proficiency in scripting with PowerShell for automation and management tasks.
- Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform for resource provisioning.
- Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, with experience managing resources on AWS.
- Familiarity with version control and collaboration using GitHub.
- Familiarity with enterprise NAS technologies and protocols such as SMB and NFS.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to analyse and resolve complex technical issues.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, VMWare, AWS) are a plus.
To apply please click the Apply button or send us your updated profile to recruit@percept-solutions.com
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Percept Solutions is undergoing a growth phase and are on the lookout for talent. Applicants are encouraged to follow Percept Solutions on LinkedIn @ https://www.linkedin.com/company/percept-solutions/ to stay up to date on our upcoming roles and events.