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IT Systems Engineer

xAI· Information Technology
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Palo Alto, CA$162k - $226kfull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Role focusing on building, deploying, and managing on-premises Microsoft Windows Server infrastructure, including Active Directory, VMware Horizon Windows VDIs, and Windows VMs running SQL Server, in a secure, high-performance virtual infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Build, manage, and support complex application stacks on Windows Server
  • Administer on-premises Active Directory (domain controllers, Group Policy, identity, and access)
  • Deploy, configure, and support VMware vSphere technologies, including vCenter and ESXi
  • Deploy, configure, and support VMware Horizon Windows VDI environments
  • Manage Windows VMs hosting Microsoft SQL Server, including patching, performance, and availability
  • Provide Windows Server troubleshooting and hands-on technical support
  • Manage and support scalable storage solutions, preferably NetApp, in support of Windows workloads
  • Automate Windows infrastructure using PowerShell and related Microsoft tooling
  • Work with engineering teams and third-party vendors to implement scalable solutions
  • Ensure compliance by collaborating with internal audit and compliance teams
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures
  • Participate in a 24/7 on-call support rotation
  • Install, configure, test, and maintain Windows operating systems and system management tools
  • Proactively ensure high levels of system availability and reliability
  • Monitor and optimize Windows application and infrastructure performance, identify bottlenecks, and partner with developers on fixes
  • Write and maintain scripts to improve system efficiency and automation

Qualifications

  • Deep understanding of Microsoft infrastructure management and automation
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in: Systems engineering for corporate Microsoft infrastructure; Managing large-scale Windows Server environments; On-premises Active Directory administration; Virtualization at scale with VMware vSphere (vCenter, ESXi); VMware Horizon Windows VDI administration; Supporting SQL Server on Windows VMs; Managing scalable storage solutions, preferably NetApp; Developing and maintaining performance metrics for systems
  • Strong understanding of basic networking concepts as they apply to Windows and VMware environments
  • Proficiency with PowerShell for automation and configuration management
  • Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience writing technical design documents and maintaining documentation
  • Familiarity with working in a source-controlled environment
  • Experience with VMware data center virtualization and VMware Horizon

Skills

Required:Windows Server administrationActive DirectoryVMware vSphere (vCenter, ESXi)VMware HorizonSQL Server on Windows VMsPowerShell
Nice to have:NetApp storage

Benefits

  • equity
  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • short & long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • various other discounts and perks
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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