Sr IT Engineer

Overview
Own the design, implementation, and support of our core enterprise infrastructure. You’ll lead VMware virtualization, Windows Server, networking fundamentals, SQL support, SAN storage, backups/DR, and enterprise server hardware.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter, HA/DRS clusters).

• Administer Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Active Directory, GPO, DNS/DHCP.

• Support Microsoft SQL Server (configuration, backups, basic tuning assistance).

• Monitor/troubleshoot network fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, firewalls – basic/intermediate).

• Manage SAN storage (Dell EMC/NetApp or similar): provisioning, LUNs, multipathing, performance.

• Install/maintain enterprise server hardware (Dell/HPE/Lenovo).

• Implement and maintain backup/DR solutions (e.g., Veeam/Commvault).

• Partner with InfoSec on patching, hardening, and monitoring.

• Create and maintain documentation, diagrams, SOPs.

• Participate in on-call rotation and provide escalation support.

• Collaborate with app/DB teams for reliability and performance.

Requirements:

• 5+ years in senior infrastructure/systems engineering.

• Strong hands-on VMware vSphere/vCenter; expert Windows Server.

• Working knowledge of SQL Server (basic DBA tasks).

• Solid networking fundamentals (L2/L3, firewalls, load balancers).

• SAN experience (setup, zoning, LUNs, multipathing).

• Server hardware troubleshooting & lifecycle mgmt.

• PowerShell (nice to have).

• Monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, or equivalent).

• Strong troubleshooting; calm under pressure; multi-tasking in fast-paced environments.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s in IT/CS or equivalent experience.

• VCP, MCSA/MCSE, or CCNA strongly preferred; ITIL is a plus.

Preferred

• Hybrid/cloud exposure (Azure/AWS).

• Backup solutions (Veeam/Commvault).

• Security best practices (patch mgmt, least privilege).

The base salary range for this role is $100,700 to $151,100.  This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.