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    Systems Engineer - Somerville, United States - FirstLight Fiber

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    Cloud Services Systems Engineer

    FirstLight is a premier Managed Service Provider that offers fully managed technology solutions and data center services.


    We are expanding our Somerville, MA engineering team and are looking for technology professionals with 5+ years of experience supporting critical IT infrastructures and customers.


    The right candidate will be part of a tight knit, customer focused, and highly collaborative team that emphasizes knowledge sharing and skills development.

    Primary Responsibilities

    Support of new and existing mixed VMware, Microsoft, and Linux managed environments

    Troubleshoot and resolve Tier 2 escalations for managed VMware, Microsoft, and storage environments

    Identify technology upgrades and improvements based on experience and industry best practices

    Participate in the research and development on the latest virtualization technologies tools, and capabilities as well as other emerging infrastructure capabilities

    Create and maintain architecture and troubleshooting documentation to reduce unnecessary escalations

    Contribute to excellent customer service, communication, process support, and accountability

    Create Cloud Backup and DR installations

    Required Technology Skills


    Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience with architecture, implementation, and support of mixed Microsoft and Linux environments with the following technologies.

    VMware 7/8

    Microsoft server and AD

    Clustering, replication, and high-availability technologies

    High-performance storage

    Enterprise systems and security

    Storage networks

    Solid Power Shell, Power CLI

    Planning and directing complex projects

    Acronis, Veeam, Zerto backup and disaster recovery technologies

    Application firewalls and load balancers

    IP networks, VLANs, subnetting, and common network protocols

    MSSQL environments

    Linux LAMP

    IIS, Apache

    Disaster Recovery

    Required Executive Functioning

    Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills combined with strong written and oral communication skills

    Independent self-starter who is able to successfully complete job functions with minimal supervision

    Reliable and a responsible team player (documentation, mentoring, and collaboration)

    Strong desire to learn new skills and apply knowledge to solve unique challenges and improve the team.

    Providing excellent service while interacting with customers

    Certification and Education

    VMware VCP or VCAP

    Microsoft MCSA server 2016

    BA/ BS in relevant subject preferred but not required.

    About FirstLight


    FirstLight, headquartered in Albany, New York, provides fiber-optic data, Internet, data center, cloud and voice services to enterprise and carrier customers throughout the Northeast connecting more than 13,000 locations in service with more than 125,000 locations serviceable by our more than 25,000-route mile network.

    FirstLight offers a robust suite of advanced telecommunications products featuring a comprehensive portfolio of high bandwidth connectivity solutions including Ethernet, wavelength, and dark fiber services as well as dedicated Internet access solutions, data center, cloud and voice services.

    FirstLight's clientele includes national cellular providers and wireline carriers and many leading enterprises, spanning high tech manufacturing and research, hospitals and healthcare, banking and financial, secondary education, colleges and universities, and local and state governments.

    FirstLight is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

    We recognize that our differences are assets that strengthen us as a team, and FirstLight is committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected and recognized.

    FirstLight Fiber is an equal opportunity employer.

    In accordance with state and federal laws, FirstLight's equal opportunity policy is that all applicants and employees are treated equally by the company with respect to employment opportunities, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or veteran disability.


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