Sentinel

Cloud Engineer, Senior

Remote, United States remote Entry $120,000 - $140,000
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About the role

Responsibilities
Sentinel is seeking a Cloud Engineer with 5–7 years of industry experience to support and design cloud and virtualization solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in VMware, Hyper-V, UCS, Linux, and Windows environments. Responsibilities include onboarding new customers, supporting data center migrations, and maintaining critical cloud infrastructure. This role requires excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills as you will be working with various cross functional teams. Candidates should have experience in technical support and be comfortable in a past-paced, SLA-driven environment. This position can be work remote within the United States but must travel to Downers Grove, IL as needed.
Qualifications
Deep understanding and hands-on experience in server hardware, virtualization, cloud integrations, and security to ensure high availability, scalability, and optimal performance
Design, implement, and manage mission-critical data center infrastructure
Strong understanding of server virtualization, storage systems, and hands-on experience with Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) solutions
Provide senior-level technical support and system engineering for all Windows-based and Linux-based platforms including Active Directory, DNS, RDS
Planning, executing, and overseeing the successful migration of data center infrastructure, applications, and services
Considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more datacenter technologies
Experience with Hyper-V/SystemCenter and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Participation in after-hours work (when needed) and OnCall rotation is required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Nice to have public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) experience
Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude
The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment
A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.
Compensation Range:
$120,000-$140,000 annually
What you get:
We offer an energetic work environment with many corporate culture amenities, competitive salary, and rich benefit plan including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, 529, Life Insurance, Income Protection Short and Long-Term Disability, Medical and Child/Elder Care, Flexible Spending Account Plans, Family Planning Benefits, Financial Education, Identity Theft Protection and Assistance, Legal Services, Employee Assistance Program, Two weeks’ vacation, additional paid time-off for Personal and Sick, certification and hands-on training, and employee discount for product services and entertainment.
Overview
MOTIVATED…..make IT happen!
Sentinel Technologies, Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012!
About Us:
Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs – from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of today’s global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ.; Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO.
If you are MOTIVATED… you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, fosters growth through certification and hands-on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!
If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment – we’d like to have you join our team. Learn more at www.sentinel.com/careers.
As part of Sentinel's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check. Only those who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Sentinel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans. In accordance with Title VII and state regulations, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, disability, military, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact [email protected].
The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Sentinel EEO Policy Statement is available here.
https://www.sentinel.com/about/diversity
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  3. Which of Python, Remote Collaboration and Cloud have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
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  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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