Sr Compute Engineer I

Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - 7+ years of professional experience in server administration and engineering, specifically within an Infrastructure and Operations context. - Proven mastery of multiple operating systems and storage offerings, including Linux, Windows, VMware ESXi, NAS (Network Attached Storage), Block Storage (SAN) and Cloud Storage. - Expertise in Server and Storage security, performance tuning, and high availability configurations (e.g., clustering, replication, failover) and snapshot management. - Strong experience with cloud-based server and storage services (e.g., AWS EC2, S3, Azure server, Azure Files, Glacier or Blob storage). - Excellent scripting and automation skills (e.g., Shell, Python, PowerShell). - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly. Preferred Qualifications - Relevant professional certifications (e.g., RHEL Certified, Microsoft Certified: AWS or Azure Cloud Certifications, VMware certified professional). - Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker). - Experience with Storage support and migration projects, including cross-platform shared storage migrations supporting (CIFS or NFS). - Knowledge of monitoring tools like CheckMK, CloudWatch, or equivalent - Experience with managing data backups and recovery - Strong knowledge of storage protocols, such as Fiber Channel, iSCSI, NFS, and SMB - Automate routine operational tasks such as monitoring, alerting, patching, and provisioning using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) and configuration management tools. Systems Management & Infrastructure - Design, implement, and maintain highly available, scalable, and secure. Supporting both windows or Linux virtual servers for mission-critical applications across various environments (on-premises, cloud, and hybrid). - Provision and de-provision block-level (SAN) and file-level (NAS) storage to physical and virtual servers based on organizational needs and performance requirements - Manage the full Server lifecycle from initial configuration and setup through to maintenance, patching, upgrades, and eventual decommissioning. - Architect and implement robust backup and recovery strategies (including disaster recovery and business continuity plans) for all supported server and storage platforms. - Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation related to systems architecture, configuration, processes, and standards. - Collaborate closely with infrastructure teams on capacity planning, hardware/storage provisioning, and network configuration to optimize server and storage performance and reliability. Performance and Optimisation - Proactively monitor server and storage performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing advanced performance tuning (e.g., I/O optimization, server hardening strategies, instance configuration) to meet SLAs. - Conduct routine performance audits and health checks across the entire virtual server estate. - Configure and manage storage volumes, LUNs, and file shares to support application, database, and user data storage. - Work closely with virtualization teams to Manage and optimize datastores for environments like VMware. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex storage-related issues, such as performance bottlenecks, connectivity problems, and data access errors. Server and Storage Technologies - Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in administering, troubleshooting, and supporting Server Operating Systems (including Linux, Windows, VMware ESXi). - Demonstrate deep experience with VMware or other Hypervisor and its associated tools, configurations, and high-availability solutions. - Strong experience with Server administration, including Hardening, Performance, Storage allocations, Backup and Recovery, and High Availability solutions. - Strong experience with supporting all-flash arrays and related features, including snapshots, replication, and performance tuning. Operational Support & Security - Serve as an escalation point for complex server and storage issues, providing 24/7 on-call support on a rotational basis. - Implement and manage data protection strategies, including backups, snapshots, replication, and disaster recovery (DR) plans. - Enforce security policies and procedures, managing user access, roles, and privileges in compliance with internal and external audit requirements. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex production incidents, providing root cause analysis and implementing permanent fixes.