Penske

Diversified transportation, logistics, and motorsports provider

Staff Systems Engineer: MS and Storage

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

An associate degree is required; advanced degrees are preferred.
Seven years of functional experience are required.
Two to three years of project management experience, including mid-to-large-scale projects and managing multiple projects at one time, are required.
Experience with VMware virtualization technologies is required.
Experience with Hyper-V virtualization technologies is required.
Experience with Citrix desktop and application technologies is required.
Experience with Windows Server and Windows desktop operating systems is required.
Experience with PowerShell, PowerCLI, and command-line scripting is required.
Experience with storage infrastructure, including Fiber Channel, SAN, and zoning, is required.
Experience with network interface setup and configurations is required.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Visio, is required.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule and at the specific required location, complete the Penske employment application, and submit to a background investigation covering past employment, education, and criminal history, as well as drug screening, are required.
The associate must be able to read; communicate verbally and/or in writing; remember and analyze information; and remember and understand instructions or guidelines.
The associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit; frequently use hands to touch, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds/12 kilograms.
The associate must have close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Manage, maintain, and support the company's Windows servers, DellEMC storage platforms, and Citrix VDI environments.
Ensure proper change management processes are followed.
Monitor and analyze system and software performance, make adjustments to identified problems, and ensure systems are utilized at their highest capacity.
Perform disaster recovery planning and testing.
Automate tasks using PowerShell, PowerCLI, and command-line tools.
Lead and manage projects from identifying the need through implementation and ongoing monitoring of system or solution performance.
Provide project planning and follow organizational processes.
Communicate consistently with client groups to determine their needs.
Communicate project status consistently to management and customers.
Mentor and train team members.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned by a supervisor or manager.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with LogicMonitor or equivalent server monitoring systems is preferred.
Experience with server backup software such as Rubrik or NetWorker is preferred.
Experience with remote deployment concepts and tools is preferred.
Experience with AWS and Azure VDI deployment is preferred.
Experience with Dell PowerFlex, PowerScale, or PowerMax is preferred.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, Citrix Certified Associate, or Citrix Certified Professional certifications are preferred.

Position Summary:

Penske is seeking an experienced Staff Systems Engineer to join our Information Technology team. This role is responsible for the management, maintenance, and support of enterprise-level infrastructure, including Windows server environments, DellEMC storage platforms, and Citrix VDI solutions that support Penske's business operations. The Staff Systems Engineer will serve as a senior technical resource, leading infrastructure projects from initial planning through implementation and ongoing performance monitoring, while ensuring system reliability, security, and optimal performance across the enterprise.

This position requires a strong blend of technical expertise and project leadership skills. The ideal candidate will proactively monitor system performance, implement automation solutions to improve operational efficiency, and maintain robust disaster recovery capabilities. Additionally, this role serves as a mentor to team members and a key point of contact for cross-functional client groups, translating business needs into effective technical solutions while maintaining clear, consistent communication with both technical teams and management stakeholders.

As a senior member of the Systems Engineering team, the Staff Systems Engineer will be expected to exercise independent judgment on moderately complex to complex infrastructure challenges, contribute to the evolution of enterprise virtualization and storage strategies, and uphold Penske's standards for change management and operational excellence.

Major Responsibilities:

- Management, maintenance, and support of Company’s Windows servers, DellEMC storage platforms, and Citrix VDI environments

- Ensures proper change management processes are followed at all times

- Monitor and analyze system / software performance and make adjustments based on any identified problems while insuring it is utilized at its highest capacity

- Perform disaster recovery planning and testing

- Implement automation of tasks leveraging PowerShell / PowerCli / command line

- Lead / Manage projects from identification of need to implementation and ongoing monitoring of system / solution performance

- Provide project planning and demonstrate the ability to follow organizational processes

- Consistently communicate with client groups to determine needs

- Consistent communication of project status to management and customers

- Mentor and train team members

- Other duties / projects as assigned by the supervisor / manager

Qualifications:

- Associates degree required, advanced degrees preferred

- 7 years of functional experience

- 2-3 years of project management (including mid-to-large scale projects, and managing multiple projects at one time)

- Required experience in the following hardware / software:

- VMware virtualization technologies

- Hyper-V virtualization technologies

- Citrix desktop and application technologies

- Windows Server and Windows desktop operating systems

- PowerShell / Power CLI / command line Scripting

- Storage Infrastructure (Fiber Channel/SAN/Zoning)

- Network interface setup and configurations

- Microsoft Office applications (including Visio)

- Preferred experience in the following hardware / software:

- LogicMonitor or equivalent server monitoring systems

- Server backup software (Rubrik/NetWorker)

- Remote deployment concepts and tools

- AWS and Azure VDI deployment

- Dell PowerFlex/PowerScale/PowerMax

- Certifications - Preferred

- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)

- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

- Citrix Certified Associate (CCA)

- Citrix Certified Professional (CCP)

- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

- Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Physical Requirements:

- The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.

- While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.

- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

Penske

Diversified transportation, logistics, and motorsports provider

Penske provides a range of transportation services, including retail automotive sales and service, truck leasing and rental, and logistics solutions, plus professional motorsports activities. Its offerings work through distinct units: Penske Automotive Group sells and services vehicles, Penske Truck Leasing rents and maintains trucks with fleet management, and Penske Logistics handles end-to-end supply chain services. The company differentiates itself by operating multiple transportation and entertainment businesses under one private global umbrella, enabling cross-sell opportunities and large-scale coordination. Its goal is to deliver reliable, end-to-end transportation and logistics solutions for individuals and businesses worldwide while growing its diversified portfolio and leveraging scale.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Bellflower, CA
Founded: 1969

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