Senior Systems Engineer
CyrusOne, Dallas, TX, United States
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for implementing, supporting, and continuously improving virtualization platforms, storage systems, backup and recovery environments, and infrastructure automation. The ideal candidate is an automation-first engineer who can modernize traditional infrastructure management through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and scalable automation. Other responsibilities include support for Windows server environments, NAS/SAN infrastructure, monitoring/observability platforms, and related core infrastructure services.
Roles & Responsibilities
Oversee implementation and configuration of systems engineering projects
Implement and optimize virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V, containers, etc.)
Design, implement, and manage Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Salt.
Automate provisioning, configuration, and administrative workflows via scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
Support and improve SAN/NAS environments
Conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, and forecasting
Recommend immediate-impact improvements
Conduct formal presentations on technology platforms and systems
Assist in troubleshooting system issues and provide infrastructure‑level recommendations
Develop and/or contribute to and review user‑related documentation on IT services, support standards and security policies; assist with the preparation and maintenance of documentation for system operations, services, policies, and procedures.
Serve as high‑level escalation for multi‑layered technical problems
Mentor and support engineers through training and knowledge sharing
Represent CyrusOne in a professional manner while interacting with customers, vendors and partners
Minimum Requirements
Proven experience with complex software
Strong understanding of troubleshooting techniques.
Strong project management skills.
Mature organization and time management skills.
Excellent documentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
Accomplishes tasks with minimal supervision.
Some travel required
Highly organized multi‑tasking abilities
Ability to direct projects effectively to find an efficient solution while
Experience/Skills
Minimum 5-7 years experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration in an enterprise environment
Strong data center experience preferred
Proven experience with IaC concepts and automation tools
Expert‑level scripting skills
Extensive hands‑on experience managing virtualization platforms
Hands‑on experience with SAN/NAS storage technologies and concepts
Deep understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, VPNs).
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure and hybrid cloud models
Strong knowledge of security best practices in an infrastructure context (patch management, vulnerability remediation, access controls)
Proven experience with complex software
Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science or equivalent technical work experience
Certifications
None
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
The law requires CyrusOne to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination.
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Roles & Responsibilities
Oversee implementation and configuration of systems engineering projects
Implement and optimize virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V, containers, etc.)
Design, implement, and manage Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Salt.
Automate provisioning, configuration, and administrative workflows via scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
Support and improve SAN/NAS environments
Conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, and forecasting
Recommend immediate-impact improvements
Conduct formal presentations on technology platforms and systems
Assist in troubleshooting system issues and provide infrastructure‑level recommendations
Develop and/or contribute to and review user‑related documentation on IT services, support standards and security policies; assist with the preparation and maintenance of documentation for system operations, services, policies, and procedures.
Serve as high‑level escalation for multi‑layered technical problems
Mentor and support engineers through training and knowledge sharing
Represent CyrusOne in a professional manner while interacting with customers, vendors and partners
Minimum Requirements
Proven experience with complex software
Strong understanding of troubleshooting techniques.
Strong project management skills.
Mature organization and time management skills.
Excellent documentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
Accomplishes tasks with minimal supervision.
Some travel required
Highly organized multi‑tasking abilities
Ability to direct projects effectively to find an efficient solution while
Experience/Skills
Minimum 5-7 years experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration in an enterprise environment
Strong data center experience preferred
Proven experience with IaC concepts and automation tools
Expert‑level scripting skills
Extensive hands‑on experience managing virtualization platforms
Hands‑on experience with SAN/NAS storage technologies and concepts
Deep understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, VPNs).
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure and hybrid cloud models
Strong knowledge of security best practices in an infrastructure context (patch management, vulnerability remediation, access controls)
Proven experience with complex software
Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science or equivalent technical work experience
Certifications
None
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
The law requires CyrusOne to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination.
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