Server/Systems Engineer

Summary

Join Encora as a Cloud and On Premises Systems Engineer to implement and manage a hybrid computer working environment. You will leverage your expertise in multi-cloud (AWS and Azure) and Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machine environments to implement and maintain our compute strategy. Responsibilities include infrastructure implementation and maintenance, data center equipment automation, system monitoring and optimization, automation and CI/CD processes, and management of storage solutions. You will integrate on-premises and cloud environments for seamless operation and data exchange, ensuring infrastructure security and compliance. This full-time, work-from-home position requires significant experience with cloud platforms, virtualization technologies, and automation tools.

Requirements

• 4-6 Years working with AWS, Azure and Linux KVM
• Proficiency with Linux and Windows operating systems
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Citrix, KVM)
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and associated services
• Expertise in storage technologies (SAN, NAS, Object Storage)
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of managing and automating data center equipment like UPS and PDUs
• DevOps Tools: VM Orchestration: Morpheus Cloud Manager, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
• Monitoring & Logging: Dynatrace, Grafana, ELK Stack

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain compute and storage solutions for on-premises data centers and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) which may include rack-and-stack of equipment
• Automate deployment and scaling processes for physical and virtual servers, as well as cloud instances
• Implement and maintain automation scripts and tools for critical data center equipment such as UPS, PDUs, CRAC units, and environmental monitoring systems
• Perform firmware and software updates for power and cooling systems, ensuring compliance with vendor guidelines
• Monitor and automate responses to alerts from data center hardware to ensure uptime and reliability
• Implement monitoring solutions for compute, storage, and data center equipment performance using tools like Dynatrace, Logic Monitoring, or vendor-specific platforms
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve system and equipment performance issues
• Use tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet for infrastructure and equipment automation
• Implement additional tools as needed such as Morpheus or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to automate deployment of virtual systems in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud or On-Premises hypervisors
• Manage SAN/NAS systems, backup (Rubrik, Commvault), and disaster recovery solutions
• Work with cloud storage services like S3, Blob Storage, or equivalent for data management and archival
• Integrate on-premises and cloud environments for seamless operation and data exchange
• Transformed datacenter to next-gen edge locations and datacenter
• Implement hybrid cloud strategies, including migration plans, scalability, and cost optimization
• Ensure infrastructure and data center equipment security by implementing best practices for access control, encryption, and monitoring
• Maintain compliance with relevant standards such as SOX, GDPR, or SOC 2

Preferred Qualifications

Additional experience working with NetApp, APC UPS and PDU devices, and office planning/strategy would also beneficial

Benefits

Work from home