System Engineer
Job Title: Systems Engineer
Location: Chicago, IL, 5 days per week onsite
Overview:
A global firm is seeking a Systems Engineer to manage and enhance its hybrid infrastructure. This role involves supporting compute, storage, and networking systems across on-prem and cloud environments, with a strong focus on automation and reliability. Additionally, you'll work directly with Portfolio managers providing day to day support for their technology needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage global infrastructure on premise and in cloud compute, storage and network environments.
- Automate routine tasks and build self-service tools
- Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize systems
- Lead infrastructure deployments and maintenance to ensure reliable and resilient systems.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelors Degree in computer science or equivalent
- 2-5 years of infrastructure management experience
- Strong scripting (PowerShell/Python)
- Expertise managing and supporting Kubernetes environments.
- Proficient in Linux/Windows, virtualization (VMware/AHV), and networking
- Cloud experience (preferably AWS)
- Familiarity with IaC tools (Terraform/CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong documentation and communication skills
Nice to Have:
- Certifications (Linux, Windows, AWS, Kubernetes)
- Experience with Citrix and enterprise storage solutions
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