Full-Time

Senior Systems Engineer

Posted on 9/9/2024

Rocket Software

Rocket Software

1,001-5,000 employees

Modernizes legacy systems on IBM platforms

Enterprise Software
Financial Services
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$104.2k - $130.3kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA + 1 more

More locations: Waltham, MA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
PowerShell
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, CIS, MIS, Math, or related field with a minimum 8 years of senior engineering experience.
  • Ten or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.
  • Expert level knowledge of Cisco UCS server infrastructure in a multi-site, multi-domain environment
  • Expert level knowledge of Cisco UCS Manager and UCS Central
  • Expert level knowledge of VMWare vSphere, ESXi, VMware Horizon and vSphere Replication
  • Experience with Pure Storage FlashArray and FlashBlade
  • Experience with iSCSI, NAS, NFS, and fibre channel protocols
  • Strong scripting and automation skills with PowerShell and PowerCLI
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; desire and ability to document configurations in support of a larger team
  • Good interpersonal skills with a strong focus on listening and questioning to derive the best solutions
  • Strong project management skills and attention to details with a customer focus is critical
  • Ability and motivation to learn new technologies quickly and with minimal support and guidance
  • Ability to present ideas and solutions to challenging issues; then lead and implement those ideas
  • Ability to present ideas and concepts in a team environment that values data-driven decisions
Responsibilities
  • Acts as a subject matter expert in multiple technology domains, including compute and virtualization with a focus on Pure Storage, VMware vSphere, VMware Horizon, vSphere Replication, ESXi and Cisco UCS in a multi-domain and multi-site configuration.
  • Development of compute and virtualization roadmaps and standard configurations.
  • Frequently interacts with vendors / partners to define solutions and configurations that meet budget requirements.
  • Works with CoLo data center vendors to implement new requirements and resolve issues.
  • Frequently interacts with Rocket development teams to define system and business requirements to support Rocket Software development efforts.
  • Support key technology initiatives including virtualization, data center, disaster recovery, merger and acquisition activities, capacity planning, and budgeting.
  • Performs systems performance analysis and optimization.
  • Provides capacity planning metrics to support budget inputs and new purchases.
  • Performs day-to-day system administration and tasks for assigned systems.
  • Develop automations for systems monitoring, management, and configurations.
  • Recommend strategies and standards for all platform infrastructures.
  • Ensure security, best practices, and documentation exist for all new and existing infrastructure related systems and applications.
  • Provide timely problem resolution, incident management, and root cause analysis.
  • Perform duties following all company standards regarding engagement, change management, and escalations.
  • Create and maintain a knowledgebase of standard operating procedure documents.
  • Evaluate business and technology requirements to determine the best fit for environment.
  • Act as a mentor for junior team members to allow them to further their skill sets and operationalize tasks where possible.
  • Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required.

Rocket Software assists businesses in updating their older IBM systems, such as IBM i and IBM Z, by providing software solutions that enhance performance, security, and functionality. They focus on application modernization, process automation, data management, and DevOps practices. Unlike many competitors, Rocket Software offers a combination of software licenses, subscription services, and professional consulting, allowing clients to extend the life of their legacy systems. The company's goal is to help businesses stay competitive in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$89.4M

Headquarters

Waltham, Massachusetts

Founded

1990

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

13%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for hybrid cloud solutions aligns with Rocket Software's offerings.
  • Growing interest in DevOps practices provides expansion opportunities for Rocket Software.
  • AI-driven automation tools can enhance Rocket Software's process automation solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Acquisition of OpenText's business may strain Rocket Software's financial resources.
  • Only 27% of organizations are confident in Rocket Software's mainframe security compliance.
  • Missed acquisition of Software AG may limit Rocket Software's growth in Europe.

What makes Rocket Software unique

  • Rocket Software specializes in modernizing legacy systems on IBM platforms.
  • The company offers a range of solutions for mainframe and midrange systems.
  • Rocket Software focuses on application modernization, process automation, and data management.

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