Cloud Systems Engineer

Expedient is hiring a Cloud Systems Engineer to join its Service Delivery team. This position will deliver tailored solutions for our clients through the Expedient project delivery lifecycle. The Cloud Systems Engineer will be a key player in delivering virtual cloud computing services, virtual machines with Windows or Linux OS, and disaster recovery as a service. We are looking for a talented engineer who embraces technical challenges with creativity and a collaborative approach.
Expedient is an established leader in the cloud computing industry. We are an award-winning employer of great talent and cutting edge emerging technology. For more information about us check out our website at www.expedient.com
Sponsorship is not provided for this role. 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Ensure delivery of standard technical implementations by working to deliver solutions, systems, managed services and virtual environments that are sold to clients 
• Follow Expedient’s implementation guidelines, processes and procedures to ensure Service Delivery standards and quality are met 
• Ensure the appropriate documentation is generated, maintained and delivered for an effective hand-off and transition to the Expedient Operations Support Center (OSC) for lifetime support of the client
• Partner with dedicated project managers, colleagues and clients to ensure expectations are set and met and the client ultimately receives superior service and solutions 

Qualifications: 

• 3+ years as a systems administrator or engineer (working for a Managed Service Provider is preferred)
• The ideal candidate may possess one or multiple industry technical certifications from IT-related vendors like Microsoft and VMware 
• Competency with the following technologies: 
  
  • Physical-to-virtual and virtual-to-virtual migrations (p2v and v2v)  
  • Disaster recovery technology, not including backup solutions 
  • VMware vSphere v5.5 through v7 and storage arrays.
  • Nutanix AHV 
  • Authentication methods such as Azure AD, OneLogin, Okta, DUO 
  • Windows operating systems and Active Directory 
  • Basic UNIX commands (primary focus on Red Hat and CentOS)
  • Remote Desktop Services, Citrix, or VDI 
  • Basic networking principles, firewall rules, IP addressing and VLANs 
  • Experience with vCloud Director and NSX is a plus 

• Ability to prioritize and be productive in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong troubleshooting skills including the ability to identify and resolve challenging situations 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Outstanding service and response time working with clients 
• Passion for learning technologies and curious for new ideas 
• Flexibility to be available for scheduled night and weekend implementation projects when required