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Senior Systems Engineer - Data Center

Delinea· Information Technology
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Hybrid (Washington, D.C)$130k - $162kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Senior Systems Engineer – Data Center Infrastructure responsible for end-to-end design, implementation, and ownership of core data center technologies (compute, storage, networking, and security). Hybrid role based in the Washington, DC metro area, with regular presence in local data centers and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct ongoing monitoring of data center infrastructure to ensure integrity, performance, and availability of hardware, server resources, network systems, and critical services; proactively review system and network activity to identify and address potential issues.
  • Take ownership of data center infrastructure operations, including network engineering (switching, routing, firewalls), storage systems (SAN/NAS), and server platforms, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance across environments.
  • Support the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of core infrastructure systems, with a focus on firewall platforms, storage environments, and compute resources.
  • Participate in infrastructure-related projects, including hardware refreshes, upgrades, and new deployments, ensuring solutions are implemented effectively and aligned with organizational standards.
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting and resolution of infrastructure-related issues within the data center, including break/fix activities, root cause analysis, and service restoration.
  • Assist with vendor coordination, hardware procurement, and asset lifecycle activities to support infrastructure growth and modernization efforts.
  • Develop and maintain system and infrastructure documentation, contributing to the continuous improvement of operational processes and standards.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support infrastructure requirements for business and technology initiatives, ensuring reliable and secure system performance.
  • Participate in after-hours maintenance activities and respond to critical incidents as needed to support ongoing infrastructure operations.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure-focused roles, with a strong background in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise data center environments.
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise firewall platforms, such as FortiGate, Palo Alto Networks NGFW, Cisco ASA / Cisco Firepower, or Juniper SRX, including policy management, segmentation, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience planning and executing firewall migrations and upgrades, including rule translation, cutover planning, and post-migration validation.
  • Strong experience with data center networking, including switching and routing on enterprise platforms such as Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Nexus, and Dell PowerSwitch.
  • Experience with storage and hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) platforms, such as Storage Spaces Direct, Nutanix, or Cisco HyperFlex, including deployment, expansion, and performance management.
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise server and compute platforms, including hardware lifecycle management across vendors such as Dell Technologies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Lenovo, Supermicro, and Cisco UCS.
  • Proficiency with virtualization platforms such as VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V, including cluster management and infrastructure design.
  • Strong troubleshooting and operational experience within data center environments, including root cause analysis across network, storage, and compute layers.
  • Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell or similar tools to support infrastructure management and operational efficiency.
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and respond to after-hours incidents and scheduled maintenance activities as required.
  • Industry certifications (e.g., Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, or firewall vendor certifications) are a plus but not required.

Skills

Required:Data Center OperationsFirewall PlatformsNetworking (Switching/Routing)Storage/HCIServer/Compute PlatformsVirtualization
Nice to have:Scripting/Automation

Benefits

  • We take care of our employees. We offer competitive salaries, a meaningful bonus program, and excellent benefits, including healthcare insurance, as well as pension/retirement matching, comprehensive life insurance, an employee assistance program, time off plans, and paid company holidays.
Last updated Jul 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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