Systems Engineer- Compute Infrastructure

About this role

<p><strong>Overview</strong></p> <p>We are looking for a talented, self-motivated, and experienced systems engineer to help support our private cloud and enhance DevSecOps practices to automate workflows for the enterprise. If you are looking to take on a role that will give you the ability to build and implement solutions with cutting-edge technology, this may be the opportunity for you!</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Design, implement, and maintain operational components in private clouds such as VMware and Hyper-V</li> <li>Ensure managed infrastructure meets all internal and regulatory security standards</li> <li>Collaborate with IT and Security teams in partnership with departmental contacts across Esri divisions to build solutions and address issues</li> <li>Drive automation to improve operational maturity for infrastructure deployment and maintenance</li> <li>Monitor system performance and proactively resolve issues to ensure optimal uptime and resource utilization of servers & the virtual environments</li> <li>Respond to alerts; troubleshoot and resolve problem tickets</li> <li>Identify cost optimization opportunities and help maintain strong vendor relationships</li> <li>Create and maintain detailed documentation of procedures, configurations, and best practices.</li> <li>Share knowledge in team meetings, one-on-one mentoring, and training sessions</li> <li>Provide rotational on-call technical support</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>2+ years of infrastructure operations or DevOps engineering experience</li> <li>Experience with <ul> <li>Design and deployment of server hardware (e.g. Dell, HP, Super Micro)</li> <li>Configuring and troubleshooting Windows and Linux environments</li> <li>Private cloud environments running VMware or Hyper-V</li> <li>Configuration management systems such as SCCM, Ansible</li> <li>Infrastructure provisioning tools such as Terraform and Packer</li> <li>Windows and Linux operating systems (Server and Workstation)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Familiar with enterprise storage concepts (NAS, SAN, Tiering)</li> <li>Working knowledge of at least one scripting language (PowerShell, JavaScript, Python preferred)</li> <li>Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related subject</li> </ul> <p><strong>Recommended Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experimenting with AI & Agentic AI to aid infrastructure deployment, monitoring, and automation</li> <li>Experience with containers and container orchestration platforms such as OpenShift</li> <li>Experience working with APIs (REST, SOAP)</li> <li>Knowledge of compliance standards such as CIS, STIG, CMMC, and application of vendor best practice hardening guidance</li> <li>Familiarity with ServiceNow ITIL functions – tasks, lists, reports, queries, CMDB</li> <li>Certifications preferred: Microsoft Azure, VMware VCF, or related</li> </ul> <p>#LI-TM1</p> <p>#LI-onsite</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><strong>Total Rewards</strong></p> <p>Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.</p></div><div class="title">A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$70,304</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$122,720 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>The Company</strong></p> <p>At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website <a href="https://www.esri.com/en-us/racial-equity/overview#engage-communities" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still…