Systems Engineer

About the job

Systems Engineer – Linux & Virtualization

We’re looking for a hands-on Systems Engineer with experience managing Linux environments and virtual infrastructure using VMware. This is a mid-level role ideal for candidates who want to sharpen their existing skills and grow into cloud technologies like OpenStack or CloudStack. You’ll work in a collaborative environment and help shape our evolving infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Deploy, configure, and maintain VMware ESXi hosts and vCenter environments

Administer and troubleshoot Linux systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)

Monitor system health and resolve OS, virtualization, and basic network issues

Apply updates, security patches, and perform scheduled maintenance

Maintain and test system backups and recovery procedures

Implement security best practices across Linux and virtual infrastructure

Automate routine tasks using Bash and CLI tools

Document procedures, configurations, and system standards

Collaborate with IT teams on performance tuning, capacity planning, and support

Required Skills & Experience

2+ years with VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter)

Solid Linux system administration skills

Familiarity with storage systems (SAN/NAS) and backups (Veeam)

Comfortable with shell scripting (Bash) for automation

Basic understanding of virtualization networking and high availability

Willingness to learn cloud platforms and contribute to migration projects

Nice to Have (Not Required, but preferred)

Exposure to OpenStack, CloudStack, or other IaaS platforms

Experience with Bash, Ansible, or Python scripting

Linux or VMware certifications (e.g., RHCSA, VCP)

Awareness of Windows Server administration

Soft Skills

Strong troubleshooting and documentation habits

Strong interpersonal skills and a team player attitude

Good communicator across technical and non-technical teams

Self-driven and eager to explore new tools and systems

Interested candidates may send their profiles to mehvish.zafar@cubexsweatherly.com  mentioning the position in the subject line.