Senior System Engineer

Full Time
Sacramento, CA
Posted
Job description
Department Description


Within Technology Services, the Enterprise Compute team provides Systems Engineering, Deployment and System Administration services for UC Davis Health and is responsible for Servers, Virtualization Technologies, Cloud, Directory Services, and Automation. The incumbent is recognized as a subject matter expert in Vmware and Citrix virtualization technologies, Microsoft Active Directory, and Window Server.
Job Summary
Final Filing Date
6/8/2023


Salary Range
$7,300.00 - $15,250.00 (Grade 25)


Salary Frequency
Monthly


Appointment Type
Career


Number of Positions
1


Percentage of Time
100%


Shift Hour
08 Hours


Location
Alhambra Cannery


City
Sacramento


Union Representation
No


Benefits Eligible
Yes


We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.
THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY
Responsibilities
Under minimal direction, this role will provide advanced Systems Engineering and Administration functions for a complex technological ecosystem comprised of Vmware (Esxi, vRA, vROPS, and SRM), Windows Server 2008-2019, HP Synergy & c7000 chassis, Citrix XenApp with Provisioning Services, and Active Directory (AD/DS, AD/CS, and AD/FS). Within the Windows Server environment, the employee will be expected to be proficient in the deployment of common services including SQL Clusters, File Services, and Web Services. The employee is expected to be able to write Visual Basic, Powershell scripts, and/or Python scripts to perform administrative tasks and automation. On a regular basis this position will provide technology support in the engineering, implementation, management, and maintenance of all technologies managed by the Enterprise Compute team.
This position will be responsible for driving technological innovation through regularly occurring research and technology assessments. Will need to continually research new technologies and develop roadmaps for technology replacement. This position will have primary responsibility for the creation and maintenance off all relevant documentation.
Required Qualifications
  • Extensive experience in a role of VMWare Virtualization senior virtualization support engineer or subject matter expert.
  • Extensive experience with managing Linux technologies and associated configuration and troubleshooting tools.
  • Extensive experience with managing and deploying public and private Cloud architectures (Azure/AWS).
  • Extensive experience with complex application solutions or systems.
  • Extensive experience with complex clustered environments using Microsoft cluster server.
  • Extensive experience with managing HPE C7000 & Syn12000 blade systems and Virtual Connect switching technology.
  • Extensive experience with managing Microsoft server operating system technologies and associated configuration and troubleshooting tools.
  • Extensive experience with SAN storage connectivity, multipathing, and general architecture as it applies to servers.
  • Experience with Citrix XenApp farm administration including PVS.
  • Expert in Directory Services with the focus on Microsoft Active Directory (AD) Administration, Active Directory.
  • Experience with public and private Cloud architectures and providers.
  • Expert engineering and defining AD security standards.
  • Federated Services (ADFS) and Group Policy authoring.
  • Architecture of complex application solutions or systems utilizing Citrix solutions.
  • Expertise in vendor patch analysis and deployment as it pertains to AD and systems utilizing AD.
  • VB Script and/or PowerShell scripting for administration tasks.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Expert in designing, implementing, and supporting PKI implementations.
  • Experience with HPE Synergy server hardware.
  • Experience with project management practice and methodologies.
  • Relevant industry technical certifications, such as RHCE or VCP.
  • Experience with VMWare Horizon View Virtual desktop environment.
  • Experience with Nutanix server hardware.
  • Experience with project management practice and methodologies.
  • Relevant industry technical certifications, such as MCSE or VCP
  • Expertise in the administration of any variants of Linux (but especially Red Hat Enterprise).
Special Requirements
  • This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
  • The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve.

We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here.

As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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