Site Reliability Engineer

Job Description: We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join an experienced engineering team responsible for a highly available hybrid infrastructure spanning on-premise and cloud environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive automation initiatives, and contribute to infrastructure improvements and strategic technical decisions. Work Environment: Remote work. Collaborative culture with a high level of ownership. Opportunity to work with modern virtualization, cloud, and enterprise infrastructure technologies. Participation in strategic infrastructure initiatives and large-scale migration projects. Preferred working hours with significant overlap with the EST US time zone. Locations: Ukraine Poland Brazil Argentina Colombia Job Responsibilities: Infrastructure & Cloud Management Hybrid Ecosystem: Manage and scale 200+ virtual servers across on-premise (VMware) and cloud (Microsoft Azure) environments. Virtualization: Administer VCenter, ESXi hosts, VSAN, and Dell storage arrays (VxRail/PowerStore). Azure Operations: Provision VMs, manage Storage Accounts, Entra ID (Azure AD) sync, and configure Network Security Groups (NSGs). SDLC Support: Build and maintain consistent DEV, UAT, and PROD environments to support developer efforts and SQL Server clusters. Systems Operations & Automation Performance Monitoring: Utilize LogicMonitor, SolarWinds, and ManageEngine to proactively ensure system health. Patching & Security: Execute monthly automated patch management and security hardening baselines to maintain compliance. Automation: Deploy software and client agents via PowerShell scripting and automated deployment tools. Identity Services: Manage Active Directory (AD), including GPO, DNS, DHCP, and schema upgrades. Data Integrity & Continuity Disaster Recovery: Act as a key point of contact for DR failover testing and live emergency response. Backup Administration: Manage enterprise-wide backup solutions (Veeam) across M365 and cloud vaults, including archival to LTO tape. Root Cause Analysis: Review system logs to provide deep-dive analysis and permanent solutions for recurring issues. Senior Level Additional Responsibilities Strategic Planning: Perform systems forecasting (storage, cloud compute, data center footprint) to accommodate future growth. Technical Leadership: Act as the lead for large-scale rollouts and complex migrations; mentor junior engineering staff. Business Analysis: Translate complex business requirements into technical solutions, analyzing cost, risk, and feasibility. Escalation Lead: Serve as the Tier 3 point of contact for critical P1 outages and vendor coordination. Key Competencies: Infrastructure Expertise: Deep understanding of hybrid environments, virtualization, and cloud platforms Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis: Ability to diagnose complex system issues and implement sustainable solutions Automation & Efficiency: Experience leveraging scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, CLI) to streamline operations Security Mindset: Knowledge of system hardening, vulnerability management, and secure infrastructure practices Collaboration & Communication: Effectively partners with cross-functional teams including network, security, and development Operational Excellence: Strong focus on uptime, system performance, and proactive monitoring Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving technologies and priorities Documentation & Organization: Maintains clear, thorough technical documentation and processes Requirements: Sr. Systems Engineer: Bachelor's in Computer Science and a minimum of six (6) years of experience (or eight (8) years of equivalent experience).Collaborate with security and development teams to ensure infrastructure reliability and compliance. Core: VMware ESXi 8.0+ (Advanced), Windows Server 2022 (Advanced). Cloud: Microsoft Azure (Intermediate to Advanced). Networking: Knowledge of TCP/IP, Cisco, and Palo Alto Firewalls. Scripting: PowerShell or Azure CLI for automation. Microsoft Office: Advanced skills in Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint Nice-to-Have: MCSE or Azure Solutions Architect Certification What We Offer: Competitive salary; 100% remote opportunity; Flexible work environment (in-office, remote, or hybrid depending on preferences and manager approval); Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement; Collaborative and innovative work environment; Paid time off, including holidays, vacation and sick leave; Benefits may vary by location and will be confirmed during the interview process. Job ID: JR-188219 Originally posted on Himalayas