Senior Systems Engineer - Infrastructure Engineer (Exton, PA)

 Requisition #: 16454 

Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement  

When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys. 

Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career.  

Summary

In this role, the Senior Systems Engineer will join the Ansys Government Initiatives (AGI) IT Infrastructure Team and will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing AGI’s Windows Server Systems, Active Directory Services, VMware Infrastructure and Horizon, Pure Storage, Veeam Backup Solution, and physical datacenter presence. The individual will work with various Business Departments and IT Teams to implement new projects, architect systems upgrade and design, and sustain security compliance to support AGI’s IT service delivery. The delivery of IT Services should be supported by means of automation where applicable to increase efficiencies and consistency. This individual is expected to operate at a senior level and own the areas listed above, which includes being able to clearly present and communicate challenges and opportunities. The individual should be self-driven, motivated, and require minimal supervision. The individual should demonstrate flexibility and adaptation of a dynamic IT environment.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Support and maintain VMWare virtualization (vCenter and Horizon) and SAN infrastructure (Pure) to meet and exceed development operations growth expectations
• Support and manage Veeam backup operations including replication and offsite data management.
• Manage and improve Microsoft Active Directory Services, RBAC, Group Policy, Windows Servers, desktops, applications, and file services (SMB/NFS).
• Support and manage data center operations encompassing power, cabling, PDU, storage, physical\virtual servers, equipment racking and cooling operations.
• Support execution of IT infrastructure projects to support Business growth and security compliance.
• Support IT infrastructure level 3 support / triage and maintenance where necessary  
• Ensure proper uniformity, documentation, and configuration control of technology platform, processes and projects.
• Automate tasks through scripting such as PowerShell.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Competent with managing and maintaining VMware virtual infrastructure and storage.
• Competent with a proven history working with Windows Servers (2016 and newer).
• Competent with a proven history working with Active Directory, RBAC, DNS, DFS, GPO, File Services, Print Services.
• Experience with IT security, certificates/ PKI, vulnerability and patch management.
• Experience with Azure or AWS based environments and solutions.
• Able to write custom and complex scripts, as well as maintain existing scripts with source control (PowerShell preferred).
• Experience with Veeam backup solutions and Disaster Recovery.
• Full technology stack understanding for troubleshooting (network, storage, infrastructure (servers), cloud, applications, etc.).
• Able to document work performed for cross pollination and repeatability. 
• Able to present and plan projects, problems, and challenges for the area of responsibility.
• Ability to execute projects based upon charter and requirements.
• Bachelor degree in IS or equivalent.
• Motivated, energetic, and positive team player.
• Able to work independently and own tasks to completion with minimal supervision.
• Active TS/SCI Security clearance (or the ability and willingness to obtain a security clearance).

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experience working with Linux (Red hat preferred).

• Experience working with network hardware and logical design (Infrastructure ports & protocols).

• Experience working with firewalls and VPNs.

At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys. We operate on three key components: our commitments to stakeholders, our values that guide how we work together, and our actions to deliver results. As ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement

Our Commitments:

• Amaze with innovative products and solutions
• Make our customers incredibly successful
• Act with integrity
• Ensure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

Our Values:

• Adaptability: Be open, welcome what’s next
• Courage: Be courageous, move forward passionately
• Generosity: Be generous, share, listen, serve
• Authenticity: Be you, make us stronger

Our Actions:

• We commit to audacious goals
• We work seamlessly as a team
• We demonstrate mastery
• We deliver outstanding results

VALUES IN ACTION

Ansys is committed to powering the people who power human advancement. We believe in creating and nurturing a workplace that supports and welcomes people of all backgrounds; encouraging them to bring their talents and experience to a workplace where they are valued and can thrive.  

Our culture is grounded in our four core values of adaptability, courage, generosity, and authenticity. Through our behaviors and actions, these values foster higher team performance and greater innovation for our customers.  

We’re proud to offer programs, available to all employees, to further impact innovation and business outcomes, such as employee networks and learning communities that inform solutions for our globally minded customer base. 

WELCOME WHAT’S NEXT IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS

At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively, we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high — met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost. Ready to feel inspired? Check out some of our recent customer stories, here and here.

At Ansys, it’s about the learning, the discovery, and the collaboration. It’s about the “what’s next” as much as the “mission accomplished.” And it’s about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can, and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy, and ethics.
 

CREATING A PLACE WE’RE PROUD TO BE 
Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards, although our list goes on: Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplace globally and in the U.S., Gold Stevie Award Winner, America’s Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and U.K.).

 
For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.com
 

Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
 
Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Ansys. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.

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