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Infrastructure Engineer / System Administrator

AT Siemens Digital Industries Software
Siemens Digital Industries Software

Infrastructure Engineer / System Administrator

Fremont, CA

Are you ready to have your system support skills and experience leveraged to improve the productivity of developers working on world-class engineering software?

System support resource is needed to provide the necessary administration of systems within the Siemens PLM Software. Quality system support is crucial to providing a productive development environment enabling the Siemens R&D team to meet or exceed challenging project objectives.

Platform support includes Linux, Windows, and VMWare systems (desktops, laptops, and servers). The position involves performance based compensation and reports to an Infrastructure Engineering Manager who manages personnel at multiple sites.

Responsibilities:

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• System administration, monitoring, upgrading, maintenance, installation, setup, configuration, testing and deployment of systems within Linux and Windows environments.

• Working with other groups to develop and ensure consistency of internal policies and procedures while maintaining security procedures at the site.

• Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing, regarding issues and/or requirements, and being able to evaluate new technologies and methods are also required for this position.

• Ensure security hardening of systems and critical patches are being applied as necessary.

• Work with other IT personnel to ensure networking, office automation, and other enterprise services are working properly at your site.

• Provide required updates and maintenance to the local high performance virtualization cluster.

• As needed, provide backup support for virtualization environments at other sites such as VMWare cluster environments.

• As appropriate, participate in cross-site activities including process improvements, standards development, and other global projects.

• Provide consultation to development groups on server and other hardware purchases.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

  • BS degree in a computer-related field or equivalent experience in a computer environment
  • Familiarity with Dell, HP server Hardware and Client Hardware , support and update with FW/BIOS, working with vendor to fix the server/client issues
  • 5+ years experience with the ability to perform system administration for Linux, Windows, and VMWare environments.
  • Familiarity with defining, implementing and automating system processes
  • Good communication skills and ability to work with multiple teams
  • Excellent customer service attitude
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Experience working in a multiple vendor platform environment
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Knowledge of computer hardware and software components and their interaction with operating system software, and excellent troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
  • Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Working knowledge of shell scripting, batch programming, and PowerShell, web programming
  • Working knowledge of the following operating systems: CentOS, Red Hat, SUSE, Windows client OS, Windows server OS , and VMWare Technologies
  • Experience directly supporting system needs of development team
  • This would include Git based source code management, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, and other tools used in modern development pipelines
  • Familiar with security administration, anti-virus software, and VPN's.
  • Experience leveraging system configuration tools such as Chef and Puppet.
  • Minimal travel expected

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

  • Experience directly supporting system needs of development team
  • Familiarity working with Microsoft Active Directory.
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure support for varies event like training, user conferences and product testing
  • Working knowledge of supporting high performance cluster environments based on Windows or Linux.
  • Working knowledge of central file storage systems such as Network Appliance, Nimble, and other high availability file storage.
  • Must be able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Why us?

Working at Siemens Software means flexibility - Choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm here. We offer great benefits and rewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in industrial software.

A collection of over 377,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

Siemens Software. Transform the Everyday

The salary range for this position is $101,200 to $182,200 and this role is eligible to earn incentive compensation. The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate's work location as well as additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training. Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: www.benefitsquickstart.com. In addition, this position is eligible for time off in accordance with Company policies, including paid sick leave, paid parental leave, PTO (for non-exempt employees) or non-accrued flexible vacation (for exempt employees).

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Client-provided location(s): Fremont, CA, USA
Job ID: Siemens_Digital-429338-en-1
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program