Senior Systems Engineer
Location: Beachwood, OH
Shift: Monday - Friday 8am -5pm (Onsite 4 days a week)
Position Summary
The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and support of Penske Logistics’ enterprise infrastructure environment, including server, storage, virtualization, cloud, and backup technologies. This role provides day-to-day operational support for both Windows and Linux server platforms while ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and security across enterprise systems.
The Senior Systems Engineer will lead and support infrastructure initiatives involving virtualization platforms, storage systems, automation, disaster recovery, and cloud-integrated technologies. This position requires strong technical expertise, project leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to deliver reliable and innovative IT solutions that support Penske’s business operations.
The role includes participation in after-hours support, maintenance windows, and on-call rotation responsibilities.
Major Responsibilities
- Administer, maintain, monitor, and support enterprise Windows and Linux server environments
- Manage and support virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV, Hyper-V, and related infrastructure technologies
- Support enterprise storage environments including Dell EMC, SAN/NAS, and fiber channel and ethernet technologies
- Design, implement, and maintain highly available virtual infrastructure solutions
- Monitor system health, performance, and capacity planning for servers, storage, and virtualization platforms
- Ensure systems and infrastructure adhere to organizational security standards and remediation practices
- Implement automation and operational efficiencies using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Bash, Python, or similar scripting tools
- Perform disaster recovery planning, testing, documentation, and ongoing operational readiness activities
- Install, configure, upgrade, and patch operating systems, hypervisors, and enterprise applications
- Support cloud and hybrid-cloud infrastructure initiatives across on-premises and cloud environments
- Manage enterprise backup and recovery solutions and ensure data protection standards are maintained
- Lead infrastructure projects from planning and design through implementation and operational support
- Develop project plans, timelines, risk assessments, contingency plans, and status reporting
- Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and business stakeholders on infrastructure solutions and strategic initiatives
- Create and maintain infrastructure documentation, diagrams, standards, and operational procedures
- Maintain server inventory, lifecycle management documentation, and asset tracking
- Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for infrastructure modernization and optimization
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to support staff
- Ensure proper management processes are followed for all infrastructure modifications
- Provide after-hours support for infrastructure-related incidents and scheduled maintenance activities
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant infrastructure administration experience will be considered
- Minimum 5 years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure administration, or enterprise IT support
- 2–3 years of experience leading or supporting mid-to-large scale infrastructure projects
- Strong experience administering Windows Server and Linux server operating systems (Red Hat, Ubuntu, or similar)
- Experience supporting enterprise virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV, Hyper-V, or similar technologies
- Experience with enterprise storage technologies including Dell EMC, SAN, NAS, and fiber channel infrastructure
- Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and identity/access management concepts
- Experience with cloud platforms and hybrid infrastructure environments preferred
- Experience with monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery solutions
- Strong scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Bash, Python, or similar tools
- Knowledge of enterprise networking concepts, VLANs, and network interface configuration
- Experience implementing security remediation and infrastructure hardening best practices
- Strong documentation, troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Visio
Preferred Certifications
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP)
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent Linux certification
- Relevant cloud or infrastructure certifications preferred
Physical Requirements
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
- Ability to work the required schedule, travel as necessary, and participate in after-hours support rotations
- Ability to read, analyze, and communicate technical information verbally and in writing
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Penske Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About UsSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in systems engineering or enterprise IT support
- 2-3 years of experience leading or supporting mid-to-large scale infrastructure projects
- Strong experience administering Windows Server and Linux server operating systems
- Experience supporting enterprise virtualization platforms
- Experience with enterprise storage technologies
- Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy
- Strong scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, Bash, or Python
Penske Logistics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement options include a 401(k) and, in some driver roles, a 100% company‑funded pension that provides strong long‑term value. These retirement features are described as rare and valuable within certain assignments.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave are part of the standard package, with some roles offering PTO starting on day one. Time‑off provisions are consistently presented alongside core benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage are complemented by telemedicine, mental‑health support, and disability options. FSAs/HSAs and wellness resources contribute to broad healthcare coverage.
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What We Do
Penske Logistics is a Penske Transportation Solutions company. We provide supply chain management and logistics solutions to leading brands around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing, freight management, and dry-van truckload services. Penske offers customized supply chain and logistics solutions including: Dedicated Contract Carriage; Distribution Center Management; Freight Management; Freight Brokerage; Transportation Management Solutions (TMS); Lead Logistics Provider (LLP), Control Tower and 4PL Solutions. We serve a variety of industries including: automotive; food, beverage, grocery, wine and spirits; cold chain; convenience and drug stores; quick service restaurants (QSRs); retail; big box retailers; building and construction products; CPG; healthcare; industrial manufacturing; consumer appliances and consumer electronics; and many others.
