Senior Systems Engineer

The Senior Systems Engineer for Cloud and Windows Compute Services will design, implement, and maintain Cox Enterprises' cloud and Windows compute solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background in supporting both on-premises and hybrid cloud environments. You will drive transformation initiatives that improve user experience and contribute to the strategic and operational success of our infrastructure. Additionally, you will provide expertise and support to internal teams, ensuring high-performing, scalable solutions across diverse environments.
Job Responsibilities:

• Administer Cloud and Windows Compute capabilities
• Support the execution of Cloud and Windows Compute deliverables, collaborating with other team members and colleagues.
• Install, maintain, configure, and support business critical 24/7 Cloud and Windows systems. This includes operating system and hardware installation, monitoring, patching/vulnerability management, backups, and overall health of enterprise class systems. Plan and design for the future.
• Analyze and evaluate Cloud and Windows changes and updates to determine potential impact on dependent and related business services.
• Operate and administer Cox Enterprises' use of public cloud workloads in Azure Cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and Google Cloud according to corporate standards and processes.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows systems. Advanced understanding of how the Windows operating system works; troubleshooting, best practices related to server operations.
• Maintains the operations of Cox Enterprises' Baremetal Servers, VMWare, NSX, and Nutanix solutions
• Provide application management and support of our Operational Tools solutions (SCCM/MECM, VMWare Operations Manager, and SafeSend applications)
• Contribute to the development and review of processes and standards to ensure all systems are user-friendly, high performing, high quality, modern solutions.
• Develop and maintain security best practices for On-Prem and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with technology vendors to ensure regular effective communications, adoption of product releases, and enhancements.
• Establish and nurture productive relationships with peers and colleagues.
• Provide on-call support as part of a rotation of team members to respond quickly to high-priority business needs, such as service outages. Complete tasks assigned for post-incident reports.
• Work effectively with others, consistently demonstrating Cox core values of listening and valuing diverse thought and ideas.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting of system performance and related information to management as required. Examples include system metrics, timesheets, and project plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 4 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 2 years' experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years' experience in a related field
• Technical expertise of IT systems: Servers, storage, virtualization platforms (vSphere, NSX, and Nutanix), application management, networking, Active Directory/LDAP/DNS, information security and authentication, and backup/recovery technologies.
• Experience with scripting and automation including Infrastructure as Code and enabling technologies such as PowerShell, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Requires strong knowledge of cloud native technologies running in Azure, AWS, or OCI, private cloud solutions, and SaaS services.

Preferred

• Experience in VMWARE and Nutanix platform management experience
• PowerShell Scripting proficiency
• Terraform Experience

USD 97,100.00 - 161,800.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $97,100.00 - $161,800.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
About Cox
Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .
Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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