Segra is searching for a dynamic and experienced
Linux Virtualization Engineer I.
Role Overview: The Infrastructure Engineer I is an entry-level technical role within the Information Technology department, responsible for the operation, maintenance, and expansion of Segra's business-critical IT infrastructure. This role supports the administration of corporate data centers, servers, and storage systems, ensuring their availability, performance, and security. While specific responsibilities may vary, the Infrastructure Engineer I is expected to have foundational expertise in system administration, security, and access control. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical proficiency, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of Segra's IT infrastructure.
Required Qualifications: - Minimum of 1 year of experience in Linux (preferably Red Hat) systems administration.
- Must have knowledge of VMware or other virtualization technologies.
Preferred Qualifications: - Associate Degree (AA), 1-2 years' experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in related field.
- 1 to 2 years of experience using server and storage systems including but not limited to Microsoft Windows, Linux, VMware, Pure Storage, Rubrik, or other similar systems.
- Experience with configuring and working with monitoring systems a plus, preferably VMware Aria Operations or Nagios XI.
- Computer Skills - Experience with personal computers, networking, hardware, software, firewalls/DMZ, active directory, backups/disaster recovery/contingency planning, server consolidation, virtualization, high availability, and load balancing
- Windows server/storage environment administration of workstations, servers, Active Directory, Exchange, DNS, Quest Kace, Antivirus Security, Group Policy Management
- Virtualization technologies - VMWare host and guest configuration
- Understanding of networking including VLAN and VXLAN technologies helpful
- Understanding of firewall technologies helpful
- Storage Systems (SAN and NAS) appliances
- Self-motivated and driven to improve professional and technical knowledge while recommending best practices and benchmarking state-of-the-art practices in meeting corporate business requirements
- Experience in the implementation of standards, procedures, and guidelines to support operational processes.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management, and planning skills.
- Strong attention to detail; ability to perform duties with a high level of accuracy
- Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines
- Certifications preferred but not required. CompTIA Server+, Network+ or Security+, Microsoft MCSA or higher certification; VMWare VCP certification or other related certifications
- Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds as part of regular job duties
- Must be willing and able to travel to data centers as needed for job responsibilities
About Segra: Segra is one of the largest independent fiber network companies in the nation, able to offer state-of-the-art communication solutions backed by always-on customer service. We are known for our future-forward infrastructure and state-of-the-art voice and data technology solutions for businesses and the public sector, as well as wholesale transport services to some of the world's largest carriers. Our network features the latest advances in IP, ethernet, and dark fiber architectures, as well as high performance data centers. Furthermore, our network powers technology solutions such as hosted voice, security, and cloud.
Segra has engineered our entire company operations to put our customers at the very center of everything we do. We invest in the communities we serve by hiring locally and continually upgrading our network infrastructure. Segra has over 1200 employees, 500k+ on-net and near-net buildings, and 44k+ fiber-route miles. We exist purely to help businesses within our footprint be successful.
Benefits Overview: Segra offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
- Tuition and gym reimbursements
- Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays
- Volunteer days, parental leave
- Legal, accidental, hospital indemnity, identify theft, pet insurance
Our Commitment to Equality: Segra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Segra does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.