Senior Systems Engineer - II

As a Senior Systems Engineer - II, your primary responsibilities will include evaluating business needs and existing infrastructure, managing VMware installation and configurations, troubleshooting issues within the VMware environment, plus handling Windows & Linux Server installations. You'll also oversee SAN switches, vulnerability scanners, and ensure robust disaster recovery preparations and business continuity plans are in place.

To qualify for the Senior Systems Engineer - II position, you should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as computer science or information technology. It’s also highly beneficial to hold VMware Certified Professional (VCP) and Certified Windows & Linux Administrator certifications. Candidates with 4 to 5 years of experience in a similar role will be most successful in meeting the requirements.

Preferred certifications for the Senior Systems Engineer - II role include VMware Certified Professional (VCP) and certifications in Windows and Linux Administration. These certifications not only enhance your technical proficiency but also showcase your commitment to professional development in the field of systems engineering.

As a Senior Systems Engineer - II, familiarity with various tools and technologies is crucial. Key technologies include VMware ESXi, VRealize Operations for monitoring, SAN technologies, VEEAM for backup and recovery management, and Docker for container deployment. Additionally, having knowledge in endpoint management with tools like Ivanti and MS Defender is highly desirable.

Our company fosters an inclusive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. As a Senior Systems Engineer - II, you’ll be part of a team that supports professional development opportunities and emphasizes communication and problem-solving skills, making it a great environment for personal and professional growth.

In answering this question, highlight specific projects where you managed VMware installations, details about fault tolerance configurations, and troubleshooting processes you implemented when issues arose. Discuss any metrics that show your success in maintaining or improving system uptime.

Discuss the steps you take to maintain security compliance, including systematic vulnerability scans, management of endpoint protection tools, and regular audits of server configurations. Mention familiar tools like Ivanti and how they assist in maintaining compliance.

Speak to specific challenges such as configuration issues or performance bottlenecks. Describe how you diagnosed the problem, the strategies you applied, and the outcomes that resulted from your interventions.

Your answer should demonstrate a methodical approach. Describe how you gather data, analyze logs, and isolate issues. Provide an example of a complex server issue you resolved, detailing your thought process and actions taken.

Discuss the tools or languages you’ve used for automation, such as writing scripts using bash or utilizing Cron for job scheduling. Provide examples of tasks that you've successfully automated and the impact it had on efficiency.

Share specific instances where you've used Docker in your projects—mention writing Dockerfiles, managing images, and using docker-compose for deployment. Include how Docker has improved your project workflow.

Discuss your organizational strategies, perhaps mentioning tools you use for task management or methods like time blocking. Provide an example of a situation where you successfully managed multiple priorities.

You should address key considerations like data integrity, recovery time objectives, backup frequency, and testing recovery processes. An example demonstrating your approach to DR planning can reinforce your answer.

Talk about your commitment to professional development, such as attending webinars, participating in online courses, or subscribing to tech journals. Highlight specific resources you actively use to stay informed about innovations in systems engineering.

Provide insights into metrics such as server uptime, response times, and resource utilization. Discuss how you use these metrics to drive decisions on maintenance and capacity planning.