Position Title: Systems Engineer II
Location: Carlstadt, NJ (Hybrid, 3 day in a week)
Duration: 12 Months Contract

Notes from HM:

• Datacentre Experience
• Cloud (Azure or AWS) Experience
• Transformation Experience
• Bachelors Degree in computer science or other related field
• Cloud or Virtualization Certification preferred
• 3 – 5 years experience in relevant field

 Role Description:
Client is seeking an experienced Cloud and On Premises systems engineer to implement and manage a hybrid computer working environment. Our ideal candidate would have knowledge and experience in implementing a multi-cloud (AWS and Azure) along with Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machine experience to help us implement and maintain our evolving compute strategy. Additional experience working with NetApp, APC UPS and PDU devices, and office planning/strategy would also beneficial.
Transformation to cloud from premises. Keep lights on and push evolution.

Responsibilities:
Infrastructure implementation and maintenance

• Design, deploy, and maintain compute and storage solutions for on-premises data centers and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) which may include rack-and-stack of equipment.
• Automate deployment and scaling processes for physical and virtual servers, as well as cloud instances.

 
Data Center Equipment Automation and Maintenance

• Implement and maintain automation scripts and tools for critical data center equipment such as UPS, PDUs, CRAC units, and environmental monitoring systems
• Perform firmware and software updates for power and cooling systems, ensuring compliance with vendor guidelines
• Monitor and automate responses to alerts from data center hardware to ensure uptime and reliability

  System Monitoring & Optimization

• Implement monitoring solutions for compute, storage, and data center equipment performance using tools like Dynatrace, Logic Monitoring, or vendor-specific platforms
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve system and equipment performance issues.

  Automation & CI/CD

• Use tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet for infrastructure and equipment automation
• Implement additional tools as needed such as Morpheus or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to automate deployment of virtual systems in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud or On-Premises hypervisors.

  Storage Solutions

• Manage SAN/NAS systems, backup (Rubrik, Commvault), and disaster recovery solutions
• Work with cloud storage services like S3, Blob Storage, or equivalent for data management and archival

  Hybrid Environment Expertise

• Integrate on-premises and cloud environments for seamless operation and data exchange
• Transformed datacenter to next-gen edge locations and datacenter
• Implement hybrid cloud strategies, including migration plans, scalability, and cost optimization

  Security & Compliance

• Ensure infrastructure and data center equipment security by implementing best practices for access control, encryption, and monitoring
• Maintain compliance with relevant standards such as SOX, GDPR, or SOC 2

Minimum Qualifications
Technical Expertise

• 4-6 Years working with AWS, Azure and Linux KVM
• Proficiency with Linux and Windows operating systems
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Citrix, KVM)
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and associated services
• Expertise in storage technologies (SAN, NAS, Object Storage)
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of managing and automating data center equipment like UPS and PDUs

  DevOps Tools

• VM Orchestration: Morpheus Cloud Manager, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
• Monitoring & Logging: Dynatrace, Grafana, ELK Stack

  Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative, agile environment

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect, VMware Certified Professional, or vendor certifications for data center equipment
• Experience in hybrid cloud strategy and implementation
• Knowledge of network management and security practices
• Experience with automation frameworks for data center hardware

  The Ideal Candidate

• Self-driven and motivated to work with a team or individually to achieve assigned tasks
• Looks for opportunities to optimize and/or further evolve strategies within corporate policies and procedures
• Willing to learn new strategies as needed and further knowledge to meet team goals and deliverables
• Clear and detailed documentation of daily and assigned tasks to provide a traceable path of effort.
• Collaborative nature to work with others on the team to expand knowledge and team’s overall effectiveness

 

About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $30.00/hr.