Senior Systems IT Engineer

5 days ago


Long Beach, California, United States Intelsat Full time
Job Title: Senior Systems IT Engineer

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems IT Engineer to join our team at Intelsat. As a key member of our IT Operations group, you will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and supporting services and solutions within our datacenters.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement and audit computing infrastructure standards and guidelines for our datacenters.
  • Document system architecture and computing infrastructure for our datacenters.
  • Serve as project engineer, systems engineer, and/or systems administrator as necessary to support initiatives within the IT Operations function.
  • Establish, enforce, improve, and standardize system-level architectural design and IT practices for the entire system release cycle in all production areas.
  • Support efforts to maintain consistency across production environments in the areas of training, documentation, and architecture.
  • Perform trending analysis and metrics definition in support of improving operations.
  • Evaluate systems, performance, and issues to provide recommendations for improvements.
  • Ensure consistency of design methodology between operational projects.
  • Produce appropriate specifications and support documentation for the IT Engineering and IT Operations group.
  • Support the documentation of standard processes for the computing infrastructure of all production environments.
  • Establish processes and technical solutions to capture metrics of production environments to be used for improving operational efficiencies.
  • Support the improvement of the promotion model process.
  • Participate in the initial formulation, analysis, and design phases of the systems development life cycle to support company operations.
  • Specify and/or select appropriate hardware, COTS products, and toolsets for selected projects (in conjunction with system architects and departmental system engineers).
  • Interface with coworkers from other functions in support of assigned projects and assignments.
  • Provide 24x7 On-Call Support to our datacenters on a rotational basis.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree with at least five years of systems engineering experience and in-depth knowledge of systems engineering and system administration best practices.
  • A minimum of 7 years of recent, relevant experience with VMware vCenter Suite, Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and above, and NetApp storage appliances.
  • This role is subject to ITAR/EAR; candidates must be a US Person (this includes US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Individual such as an asylee or refugee).

What We Offer:

  • Exceptional communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership skills to lead a team of system administrators, providing guidance, mentorship, and direction to achieve organizational goals efficiently.
  • Problem-solving acumen to troubleshoot complex technical issues under pressure, employing critical thinking and analytical skills to identify root causes and implement effective solutions swiftly.
  • Adaptability and flexibility to adapt to evolving technologies, methodologies, and business needs, ensuring systems are agile and responsive to changes in the IT landscape.
  • Stakeholder management skills to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, understanding their requirements, and aligning system administration strategies with organizational objectives to deliver value and drive success.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced experience with networking (OSI stack) and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with Veritas Cluster Server (InfoScale).
  • Experience with Cisco UCS platform.
  • Experience automating repetitive tasks with PowerShell or Ansible.

About Intelsat:

We are a technology leader committed to advancing diverse, inclusive teams – where belonging is rooted in our culture. Intelsat has an established Diversity & Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups. Intelsat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

How to Apply:

We encourage you to apply if you are enthusiastic about this role and are unsure how well your experience aligns with these requirements. Our recruitment team will assess your application and determine if your skills and qualifications meet the essential criteria for this role or whether there might be another role within our organization that is a better match.



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