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Systems Engineer Contract - World Wide Technology
Systems Engineer
Contract Systems Engineer responsible for managing VMware, Windows and Linux servers, automating tasks with PowerShell, Python and Ansible, and supporting monitoring and ticketing platforms such as Splunk and ServiceNow.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and troubleshoot a multi‑site VMware environment supporting Windows Server and Linux workloads.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts and playbooks using PowerShell, Python, and Ansible to streamline provisioning, configuration, and patching.
- Implement and tune monitoring solutions (Splunk, LogicMonitor, Tanium, Tenable) to ensure service health and rapid incident response.
- Manage ServiceNow tickets, create custom reports and dashboards, and drive continuous improvement of ITSM processes.
- Configure and maintain network infrastructure components, including Cisco IOS XE routers, switches, ASA/FTD firewalls, and VLAN/subnet designs in data‑center and campus environments.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands‑on experience with VMware vSphere and vCenter.
- Strong scripting abilities in PowerShell, Python, and Ansible (or equivalent automation tools).
- Proven experience with Windows Server and Linux server administration.
- Familiarity with monitoring platforms such as Splunk, LogicMonitor, Tanium, or Tenable.
- Solid understanding of networking concepts, Cisco IOS XE configuration, and firewall management.
Skills
vmwarepythonansiblesplunkservicenow