Sr. Systems Engineer

Job Description

The Senior Systems Engineer will be a key contributor in the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise IT infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on virtualization technologies—particularly Microsoft Hyper-V and Nutanix AHV. This role encompasses full lifecycle ownership of the hypervisor platform, including planning, deployment, support, and long-term strategic development. The Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for maintaining, securing, and evolving the virtualization infrastructure to meet ongoing business and technical requirements.

In addition to virtualization, this role will contribute towards Windows Server administration and the support of datacenter infrastructure—particularly the HPE Synergy infrastructure platform.

The successful candidate will join a high-performing team of engineers and collaborate closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure infrastructure initiatives align with organizational goals. In addition to driving innovation, this individual will promote operational excellence and provide leadership in enterprise technology decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Virtualization

• Lead the migration from VMware to Microsoft Hyper-V and/or Nutanix AHV, ensuring minimal disruption and optimized performance.
• Maintain full lifecycle ownership of the hypervisor platform—including planning, implementation, maintenance, performance optimization, and capacity management.
• Develop and execute long-term strategies for virtualization infrastructure that support growth, reliability, security, and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Continuously evaluate emerging virtualization technologies and provide recommendations to improve platform capabilities and operational efficiency.
• Design, implement, and support virtualized infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments (e.g., Hyper-V, VMware, Azure, AWS).
• Develop strategies to improve virtualization efficiency, capacity planning, and scalability.

Active Directory Management

• Administer complex multi-domain Active Directory environments, including replication, OU design, and role-based access controls.
• Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce secure, consistent configurations across enterprise systems.
• Perform regular audits, cleanup, and modernization of directory services to reduce technical debt.

Windows Server Administration

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux servers in production and non-production environments.
• Support Windows Server infrastructure, including patching, monitoring, performance tuning, and integration with Active Directory.
• Automate administrative tasks using tools like PowerShell, to streamline operations.
• Troubleshoot OS-level issues to ensure system stability, availability, and security.

Systems Management

• Oversee enterprise system health and performance using platforms such as Tanium, Microsoft SCCM, Intune, and Logic Monitor.
• Leverage automation tools to streamline server configuration, patching, and operational workflows across Windows environments.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to ensure system performance, compliance, and alignment with operational requirements.

Hardware Management

• Manage the provisioning, deployment, and maintenance of physical server hardware across on-premises environments.
• Provide hands-on support and lifecycle management for HPE Synergy infrastructure platforms.
• Oversee hardware lifecycle processes, including procurement, upgrades, decommissioning, and asset tracking.
• Perform diagnostics and coordinate with vendors for hardware support, repairs, and warranty services.
• Maintain organized and serviceable rack layouts, ensuring proper power, cabling, and environmental conditions.

Value-Add Responsibilities

• Provide advanced support and mentorship to the IT Service Desk and Engineering teams as needed.
• Contribute to the design and evolution of enterprise architecture frameworks that support scalability, security, and modernization.
• Promote adherence to security best practices and regulatory compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, NIST).
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architectural designs, platform standards, and operational procedures.
• Assist with training and knowledge transfer during the rollout of new technologies and infrastructure solutions.
• Actively support disaster recovery and business continuity planning to ensure system resilience and service availability.
• Manage enterprise backup solutions to ensure data integ