STAFF/Senior Systems Engineer - Data Center & Server Infrastructure

Company Overview:

When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there’s really only one: Zones – First Choice for IT.TM Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.

Position Overview:

Term: Full-time Perm Location: 100% on-site in Irvine, CA Pay: 170-195k Hours: M-F 9-6pm

The Staff/Senior Systems Engineer position provides an extraordinary opportunity to support our Engineering team. You will support, test and validate server/storage system level products. This role will also configure, deploy, troubleshoot, validate server/storage performance and application solutions. This is a fully on-site position in Irvine CA.

What you will do as the Staff/Senior Systems Engineer:

The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

• Define and develop application benchmarks based on enterprise computing requirements, generic server architecture, hardware key components, examples include Intel/AMD/Nvidia platform architecture, CPU interface, memory (DDR and LPDDR..etc) interface, PCIe interface, flashed based storage (SAS, SATA, and NVMe) interface.
• Execute benchmark testing and build proof of concepts based on latest data center technologies and Supermicro server products such as the Supermicro SuperServers
• Work with product managers and system engineers to draft technical marketing presentations and white papers for online publications and industry event promotional activities
• Proactively engage in learning and researching new technologies and products to propose new Proof of Concepts
• Work with sales and customers to provide networking solution and technical knowledge
• Work with cross function team build and maintain CI/CD Pipelines
• Using tools to Monitor, Logging, and Incident Response
• Primarily revolve around automating, streamlining, and maintaining the software development and deployment lifecycle to enable faster, more reliable software releases

What you will bring to the team:

• • Bachelor or master’s degree in EE, CE with minimum of 8 years’ system engineering experiences in server products is preferred
• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, System Administration, Cloud Operations, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
• Strong Knowledge in CI/CD Tools, Cloud Platforms, Scripting & Automation, Monitoring & Logging, Networking & Security, OS Management.
• Strong knowledge in server architecture and AMI BIOS/OS concept, and knowledge in distributed computing is a plus
• Knowledge in benchmarks (FIO/IOMeter/HammerDB), PCIe/SATA/SATA/memory interface protocol, and database.
• Experiences in scripting languages (Powershell, Linux Shell, Python, UEFI Shell) a plus
• Excellent communication skills

Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package

While we’re committed to providing top-tier solutions, we’re just as committed to supporting our own team. As a valued team member, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical coverage, as well as state-mandated sick leave, along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse.

At Zones, work is more than a job –with exciting careers with a global team who are client centric, have a passion for tech, who embrace change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture. If you’re interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Zones participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a system that compares information from a team member’s Form I-9 to federal records to confirm their eligibility to work in the United States.