Senior Systems Engineer at Penske

Beachwood, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Windows Server, Linux, VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV, Hyper-V, Dell EMC Storage, SAN/NAS, PowerShell, Python, Bash, Active Directory, Cloud Infrastructure, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure Design, Project Leadership, System Monitoring

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Senior Systems Engineer Location: Beachwood, OH Shift: Monday - Friday 8am -5pm (Onsite 4 days a week) Position Summary The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and support of Penske Logistics’ enterprise infrastructure environment, including server, storage, virtualization, cloud, and backup technologies. This role provides day-to-day operational support for both Windows and Linux server platforms while ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and security across enterprise systems. The Senior Systems Engineer will lead and support infrastructure initiatives involving virtualization platforms, storage systems, automation, disaster recovery, and cloud-integrated technologies. This position requires strong technical expertise, project leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to deliver reliable and innovative IT solutions that support Penske’s business operations. The role includes participation in after-hours support, maintenance windows, and on-call rotation responsibilities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Major Responsibilities * Administer, maintain, monitor, and support enterprise Windows and Linux server environments * Manage and support virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV, Hyper-V, and related infrastructure technologies * Support enterprise storage environments including Dell EMC, SAN/NAS, and fiber channel and ethernet technologies * Design, implement, and maintain highly available virtual infrastructure solutions * Monitor system health, performance, and capacity planning for servers, storage, and virtualization platforms * Ensure systems and infrastructure adhere to organizational security standards and remediation practices * Implement automation and operational efficiencies using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Bash, Python, or similar scripting tools * Perform disaster recovery planning, testing, documentation, and ongoing operational readiness activities * Install, configure, upgrade, and patch operating systems, hypervisors, and enterprise applications * Support cloud and hybrid-cloud infrastructure initiatives across on-premises and cloud environments * Manage enterprise backup and recovery solutions and ensure data protection standards are maintained * Lead infrastructure projects from planning and design through implementation and operational support * Develop project plans, timelines, risk assessments, contingency plans, and status reporting * Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and business stakeholders on infrastructure solutions and strategic initiatives * Create and maintain infrastructure documentation, diagrams, standards, and operational procedures * Maintain server inventory, lifecycle management documentation, and asset tracking * Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for infrastructure modernization and optimization * Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to support staff * Ensure proper management processes are followed for all infrastructure modifications * Provide after-hours support for infrastructure-related incidents and scheduled maintenance activities * Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and supply chain management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics [https://www.penskelogistics.com/] to learn more.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of enterprise infrastructure including servers, storage, virtualization, and cloud technologies. The role involves providing operational support for Windows and Linux platforms while leading infrastructure projects and ensuring high availability.