Senior Systems Engineer

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field; equivalent education and relevant infrastructure administration experience may be considered.
• At least 5 years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure administration, or enterprise IT support.
• 2–3 years of experience leading or supporting mid- to large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience administering Windows Server and Linux operating systems, such as Red Hat or Ubuntu.
• Experience with enterprise virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV, or Hyper-V.
• Experience with enterprise storage technologies, including Dell EMC, SAN, NAS, and Fibre Channel infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and identity and access management concepts.
• Experience with monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Bash, Python, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of enterprise networking concepts, VLANs, and network interface configuration.
• Experience implementing security remediation and infrastructure-hardening practices.
• Strong documentation, troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Visio.
• Cloud platform and hybrid infrastructure experience preferred.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or equivalent Linux certification preferred; relevant cloud or infrastructure certifications are also preferred.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, full attendance; work the required schedule; travel as necessary; and participate in after-hours support rotations.
• Ability to read, analyze, and communicate technical information verbally and in writing.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, monitor, and support enterprise Windows and Linux server environments.
• Manage virtualization platforms, including VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV, Hyper-V, and related infrastructure.
• Support enterprise storage environments, including Dell EMC, SAN/NAS, Fibre Channel, and Ethernet technologies.
• Design, implement, and maintain highly available virtual infrastructure.
• Monitor system health, performance, and capacity across servers, storage, and virtualization platforms.
• Ensure infrastructure meets organizational security standards and remediation practices.
• Use scripting and automation to improve operational efficiency.
• Plan, test, document, and maintain readiness for disaster recovery.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and patch operating systems, hypervisors, and enterprise applications.
• Support cloud and hybrid-cloud initiatives across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Manage enterprise backup and recovery solutions and maintain data protection standards.
• Lead infrastructure projects from planning and design through implementation and operational support.
• Prepare project plans, timelines, risk and contingency plans, and status reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and business stakeholders on infrastructure solutions and strategic initiatives.
• Create and maintain infrastructure documentation, diagrams, standards, and operational procedures.
• Maintain server inventories, lifecycle documentation, and asset tracking.
• Assess emerging technologies and recommend infrastructure modernization and optimization.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to support staff.
• Follow required management processes for infrastructure changes.
• Provide after-hours support for infrastructure incidents and scheduled maintenance, including participation in maintenance windows and an on-call rotation.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Technologies:

• Active Directory
• Bash
• Cloud
• Ethernet
• Hyper-V
• Support
• Linux
• Network
• Nutanix
• PowerShell
• Python
• Security
• Ubuntu
• VMware
• Windows

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We are Penske Logistics, providing transportation, warehousing, and freight management solutions for companies across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Our teams help businesses improve visibility and reduce supply-chain costs. This Senior Systems Engineer role supports our enterprise infrastructure and business operations. The position is based in Beachwood, Ohio, with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule and onsite work four days per week; it also includes after-hours support and on-call rotation participation. We are an equal opportunity employer.

last updated 43 week of 2026