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Staples Sr Software Engineer I / Sr VMware Engineer I in Framingham, Massachusetts
Location: onsite in Framingham MA required.
Staples is business to business . You’re what binds us together.
Our digital solutions team is more than a traditional IT organization. We are a team of passionate, collaborative, agile, inventive, customer-centric, results-oriented problem solvers. We are intellectually curious, love advancements in technology and seek to adapt technologies to drive Staples forward. We anticipate the needs of our customers and business partners and deliver reliable, customer-centric technology services.
What you’ll be doing:
Architectural planning within the converged infrastructure domain, with a primary focus on VMware.
Oversee the service provider with a primary focus on VMware, ensuring the team is following the proper architectural standards.
Design system interconnectivity with high availability and fault tolerance, as well as domain authentication and various services.
Consolidate/rationalize the ESX environments and capacity planning/management.
Provide reports and metrics for leadership related to services and projects in the Converged Infrastructure/VMware space.
Plan and ensure periodic ESX environments’ maintenance/patching as required.
Embrace automation first mindset and attitude towards managing “infrastructure as code”.
Participate in monthly compliance reporting and management of systems to Sarbanes Oxley (Sox) and Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security requirements.
What you bring to the table:
Experience supporting multiple hardware platforms, preferably vBlock, Cisco UCS and HPE.
Advanced scripting and programming experience (shell, awk, perl, python).
Modern automation tool experience with tools like Puppet/Ansible.
Ability to work in team setting as well as independently. Experience working with both offshore and remote teams.
Demonstrated initiative, flexibility and ability to concurrently manage multiple deadline-driven tasks and projects; self-starter.
Experience organizing, assembling, and leading teams from multiple IT groups.
Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley (Sox) and Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security requirements.
Well-rounded technical acumen, strong troubleshooting, and analysis skills.
Solid communication skills with both technical and management teams.
Qualifications :
What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
10+ years’ experience as a Systems Engineer supporting VMware.
What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:
A strong background in managing both Linux systems, and windows environments.
Experience in the developing server automation solutions, including automated builds, server maintenance and run-book automation
Experience with various Networking/Storage technologies, including Infoblox, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls and Load Balancers.
We Offer:
Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule
Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!
Interested in joining the team? Check out our perks and benefits !
Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender idenity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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