Key skills
Windows AdministrationLinux AdministrationVMwareOrchestration ToolsEnterprise StorageNetworking KnowledgeSecurity ComplianceProject ExperienceIT CertificationsKubernetesRancherGitLabCollaborationFirewall
About this role
GTT is a leading networking and security as a service provider for multinational organizations, and they are seeking a Senior Enterprise Systems Engineer to support enterprise systems end-to-end. The role involves ensuring that all enterprise services meet internal and external certification body standards while managing various aspects of systems engineering and infrastructure stability.
Responsibilities:
- Operating System Administration: Perform advanced administration and troubleshooting of Windows and Linux environments
- Provisioning & Lifecycle: Manage the end-to-end provisioning process for on-premises enterprise systems
- Virtualization Management: Oversee and maintain virtualization layers, specifically utilizing VMware and Linux-based KVM
- Orchestration & Automation: Utilize open-source management and orchestration tools (e.g., SaltStack, Puppet, CloudStack, OpenStack, Kubernetes, Rancher, GitLab) to drive efficiency
- Storage & Data Protection: Manage and troubleshoot enterprise storage (EMC, NetApp) and backup technologies (Netbackup, Veeam, Commvault)
- Network Collaboration: Apply understanding of switching, routing, and firewall concepts within a Datacenter environment to ensure seamless connectivity
- 24/7 Support: Participate in an on-call or extended shifts rotation to provide high-level resolution for critical infrastructure issues
Requirements:
- Proven experience administrating both Windows and Linux systems, with deep expertise in at least one of these operating systems
- Hands-on experience with VMware and Linux virtualization (KVM)
- Demonstrated experience with orchestration and open-source tools such as SaltStack, Puppet, CloudStack, OpenStack, Kubernetes, or GitLab
- Proficiency with enterprise-grade storage (EMC/NetApp) and backup solutions (Veeam/Netbackup)
- Strong conceptual knowledge of Datacenter networking, including firewalls, routing, and switching
- Proven history of end-to-end involvement in infrastructure projects
- Experience working within highly regulated environments like ISO 27001 or SOC 2
- Relevant industry-recognized IT certifications are considered a plus