Senior Data Center Engineer - Sarnova - Remote - Sarnova HC, LLC

Sarnova is the leading national specialty distributor of health care products in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Respiratory Markets and is the industry leader in Revenue Cycle Management within Emergency Medical Services (EMS).  The company operates through several market-leading companies including Tri-anim Health Services, the largest specialty distributor of respiratory products, Bound Tree Medical, the largest supplier of EMS products, and Cardio Partners, a full Sudden Cardiac Arrest Solution provider, and Digitech, the leader in EMS revenue cycle management. 

Summary:

The Senior Data Center Engineer is responsible for effectively provisioning, installing/configuring, operating, and maintaining data center hardware, software, and related systems. This individual researches, recommends, and implements processes and tools to continuously improve the performance and resiliency of our data centers. This individual ensures that data center and infrastructure hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values and standards.

Individuals in this position are expected to support project efforts by performing the technical analysis, design, build, test, and implementation tasks.  Additionally, as needed, this individual will provide third-level support for systems issues.

This individual is responsible for architecting and administering the following environments:

Windows server environment

Nimble Storage environment

VMware / vSphere environment

Data networking (routing and switching including Cisco Nessus NX-OS)

Meraki wireless and switching

Veeam backup and replication configuration and testing

Palo Alto SDWAN and NGFW environments

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recommend and follow technical standards for data center configuration.
• Document technical configurations for both datacenters and for cloud architecture.
• Install and configure servers and necessary applications to support data center and Infrastructure strategy.
• Configure, monitor, and periodically test backup/recovery of systems.
• Proactively monitor data center status/health and address issues as appropriate.
• Perform system upgrades and patches as necessary to include firmware, operating system, and applications.
• Engage with vendors for license renewals, hardware/software, and support contracts.
• Support system administrator personnel as necessary to resolve end user and systems issues.
• Ensure security standards and practices are implemented and maintained within the infrastructure environment.
• Sets up, configures, and supports internal and/or external networks.
• Develops and maintains all security and network configurations.
• Troubleshoots all data center and network performance issues.
• Maintains and exercises a disaster recovery plan annually.
• Individual is expected to be generally available 24 x 7 x 365 in case of emergency.

Qualifications:  

• 5 to 7 years of experience in a technically diverse environment with wide-ranging responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline (Computer Science/Engineering, Management Information Systems, etc.) strongly preferred; specific technical certifications and additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
• Skills/Experience Required:
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Windows server environments including four years of experience managing Active Directory.
• In-depth working knowledge and experience with VMware / vCenter / vSphere
• General working knowledge and previous experience supporting Windows Server Failover Cluster (WSFC) services.
• Expert understanding of LAN/WAN principles and protocols, including BGP routing.
• In-depth experience designing, deploying, and managing firewalls (Palo Alto and Panorama experience highly preferred).
• Direct experience configuring and supporting HP Nimble Storage and Store Once preferred
• Security certification or PCI experience is a decided plus.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with VEEAM backup solutions is a plus.
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Reports To:

• Director, Information Technology

Sarnova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) Plan. EEO/M/F/Veterans/Disabled.  Our mission is to be the best partner for those who save and improve patients’ lives.  Excellence in delivering upon our mission is dependent upon having a diverse team that is empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work each day.  We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.