\nThe Senior Systems Engineer role requires strong, demonstrable hands-on knowledge and experience assessing, designing, configuring and implementing, supporting, and troubleshooting all systems aspects of enterprise-level infrastructure, including but not limited to: systems, security, cloud, scripting, virtualization, and storage technologies.\n\n\nTravel:  up to 25%\nJob Type:  1099 Contract Consultant\n\n\n\nResponsibilities\n* Plan, design, assess, implement, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain the operational health of the highly available higher education infrastructure.\n* Develop scalable and maintainable solutions that meet business requirements.\n* Provide a higher level of escalation support to systems and help desk staff.\n* Install, configure, and support systems from a wide range of industry-leading vendors and technologies, including but not limited to Azure, AWS, Microsoft, VMware, IDM/IAM, and Linux.\n* Interface with multiple departments as the subject matter expert resource to assess, recommend, project plan, and implement technology solutions in support of business initiatives.\n* Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to system and application performance and availability, network connectivity, and security.\n* Proactively monitor and report on overall technology service performance and take action to correct deficiencies in monitoring and controlling the quality of individual system services.\n* Create and maintain technical documentation, including systems integrations, diagrams, operational procedures, knowledge base documents, disaster recovery plans, and training documentation.\n* Work collaboratively with clients, vendors, and other team members to ensure project success.\n\n\n\nResponsibilities\n* VMware configuration, ability to create new virtual machines, manage ESXi clusters and troubleshoot\n* Solid understanding of enterprise-grade storage solutions such as, EMC, NetApp, Nimble, HP Lefthand, Dell EqualLogic, VXRail, Compellent, Hyperconverged, etc.\n* Solid understanding of Microsoft Server operating systems, Linux operating systems, and scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, etc.)\n* Must be detailed-oriented and demonstrate excellent organizational skills\n* Demonstrate a customer service-oriented attitude, work well under pressure, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills\n* Be able to design and scope technical solutions that meet client's requirements and expectations\n* Must have the ability to create precise and accurate documentation\n* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds during installations or configurations.\n\n\n\nEducation & Experience\n* Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or 4 years or more of experience.\n* Experience working in a higher education or large enterprise environment(s)\n* 3-5 years of systems engineering experience \n* Experience with VMware/vCenter, Hyper-V, and enterprise storage\n* Windows and Linux operating system experience\n* Experience providing service in accordance with SLAs\n* Understand basic Networking principles\n* The right candidate will be available to travel to the client up to 25-50% of the time.\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n* Nice to have certificates:\n* AWS\n* Azure\n* VMware\n* Microsoft\n* Cisco\n* Previous MSP, Consulting, K12, or Higher-Education IT experiences a big plus.\n\n\n\n\n\nBenefits of a CampusWorks Contract Consultancy:\nCampusWorks contract consultants partner with our clients to provide solutions that promote positive change for campuses to reach their full potential. If you are looking to expand your experience and impact, grow a portfolio of projects, or leverage your expertise and experience in a new way, CampusWorks contractor projects could be your best career move. \n \nCampusWorks contracted consultants experience:\n· Collaboration: CampusWorks fosters a collaborative environment where you can work with other talented professionals on projects that align with your interests and expertise.\n·  Flexibility: Whether you have your own business, prefer selective work periods, or seek work-from-home opportunities, we offer flexible assignments to suit your needs and goals.\n·  Impactful Projects: As a partner in our HappyCampus community, you will have access to dynamic and challenging projects, making positive changes for the clients we serve.\n·  Variety: The needs of our clients are likely to vary, adding some diversity to your daily tasks while allowing you to grow a variety of different skills.\n\n\nNotice to all Applicants:\nPlease click on the links below for more information on these important topics:\n-            Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal\n-            Employee Polygraph Protection Act\n-            Your Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)\n-            E-Verify Participation\n-            Right to Work \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Education, Microsoft, Senior, Engineer and Linux jobs that are similar:\n\n $55,000 — $90,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nRemote

\nThe Senior Systems Engineer role requires strong, demonstrable hands-on knowledge and experience assessing, designing, configuring and implementing, supporting, and troubleshooting all systems aspects of enterprise-level infrastructure, including but not limited to: systems, security, cloud, scripting, virtualization, and storage technologies.\n\n\nTravel:  up to 25%\nJob Type:  1099 Contract Consultant\n\n\n\nResponsibilities\n* Plan, design, assess, implement, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain the operational health of the highly available higher education infrastructure.\n* Develop scalable and maintainable solutions that meet business requirements.\n* Provide a higher level of escalation support to systems and help desk staff.\n* Install, configure, and support systems from a wide range of industry-leading vendors and technologies, including but not limited to Azure, AWS, Microsoft, VMware, IDM/IAM, and Linux.\n* Interface with multiple departments as the subject matter expert resource to assess, recommend, project plan, and implement technology solutions in support of business initiatives.\n* Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to system and application performance and availability, network connectivity, and security.\n* Proactively monitor and report on overall technology service performance and take action to correct deficiencies in monitoring and controlling the quality of individual system services.\n* Create and maintain technical documentation, including systems integrations, diagrams, operational procedures, knowledge base documents, disaster recovery plans, and training documentation.\n* Work collaboratively with clients, vendors, and other team members to ensure project success.\n\n\n\nAccountabilities\n* VMware configuration, ability to create new virtual machines, manage ESXi clusters and troubleshoot\n* Solid understanding of enterprise-grade storage solutions such as, EMC, NetApp, Nimble, HP Lefthand, Dell EqualLogic, VXRail, Compellent, Hyperconverged, etc.\n* Solid understanding of Microsoft Server operating systems, Linux operating systems, and scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, etc.)\n* Must be detailed-oriented and demonstrate excellent organizational skills\n* Demonstrate a customer service-oriented attitude, work well under pressure, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills\n* Be able to design and scope technical solutions that meet client's requirements and expectations\n* Must have the ability to create precise and accurate documentation\n* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds during installations or configurations.\n\n\n\nDesired Skills & Experience\n* Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or 4 years or more of experience.\n* Experience working in a higher education or large enterprise environment(s)\n* 3-5 years of systems engineering experience \n* Experience with VMware/vCenter, Hyper-V, and enterprise storage\n* Windows and Linux operating system experience\n* Experience providing service in accordance with SLAs\n* Understand basic Networking principles\n* The right candidate will be available to travel to the client up to 25-50% of the time.\n\n\n\nNice to Have\n* Nice to have certificates:\n* AWS\n* Azure\n* VMware\n* Microsoft\n* Cisco\n* Previous MSP, Consulting, K12, or Higher-Education IT experiences a big plus.\n\n\n\n\n\nBenefits of a CampusWorks Contract Consultancy:\nCampusWorks contract consultants partner with our clients to provide solutions that promote positive change for campuses to reach their full potential. If you are looking to expand your experience and impact, grow a portfolio of projects, or leverage your expertise and experience in a new way, CampusWorks contractor projects could be your best career move. \n \nCampusWorks contracted consultants experience:\n· Collaboration: CampusWorks fosters a collaborative environment where you can work with other talented professionals on projects that align with your interests and expertise.\n·  Flexibility: Whether you have your own business, prefer selective work periods, or seek work-from-home opportunities, we offer flexible assignments to suit your needs and goals.\n·  Impactful Projects: As a partner in our HappyCampus community, you will have access to dynamic and challenging projects, making positive changes for the clients we serve.\n·  Variety: The needs of our clients are likely to vary, adding some diversity to your daily tasks while allowing you to grow a variety of different skills. \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Education, Microsoft, Senior, Engineer and Linux jobs that are similar:\n\n $50,000 — $87,500/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nRemote

\nWe are searching for people with a drive to explore, experiment, and learn new technologies.  Are you comfortable working in a highly collaborative, consensus-oriented, open environment and as part of a globally-distributed team?  Then you might be just the person we need.\n\nLocation: Americas (remote); SF Bay Area preferred\n\nResponsibilities\n\n\n* Manage a small team responsible for the Data Center Operations of Wikimedia’s global data center footprint (currently 8 PoPs in 3 continents and growing)\n\n* Prioritize incoming workload and set realistic expectations to both peers and team members\n\n* Support and mentor your team’s members to develop their career paths\n\n* Continuously develop the roadmap of Data Center Operations, and help draft and execute the team’s annual and quarterly planning\n\n* Coordinate and communicate with other members of the Wikimedia engineering teams on relevant projects and contribute to the organizational strategy\n\n* Assist with the formation of the annual SRE budget with periodic planning of CapEx (equipment) and OpEx (hosting & service contracts) budget & spending.\n\n* Coordinate with the Foundation’s Finance team on the execution of the budget, inventory management, and accounting and assist in improving the workflows between the two teams\n\n* Draft RFPs and negotiate service contracts, equipment purchases, data center hosting and support contracts\n\n* Partner with new and existing equipment vendors and stay on top of their roadmaps and developments\n\n* Project manage new initiatives, such as the deployment of new data center locations\n\n* Define, refine and execute processes that aid the team and all stakeholders in their daily activities\n\n* Share our values and work in accordance with them\n\n\n\n\nQualifications\n\n\n* 3+ years experience in data center operations, IT  infrastructure, technical operations or similar role as part of a team\n\n* 2+ years of experience as a people manager\n\n* Hands-on experience with data center deployments, server & networking hardware\n\n* Experience with managing geographically distributed infrastructure across multiple locations\n\n* Experience applying project management methodologies to operations engineering work\n\n* Experience defining, maintaining and improving operational processes\n\n* Aptitude for automation and streamlining of tasks\n\n* Strong English language skills and ability to work independently, as an effective part of a globally distributed team\n\n* Willing and able to travel for meetings and site visits 4 times a year\n\n* B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or the equivalent in related work experience\n\n\n\n\nPluses\n\n\n* Experience working in a primarily remote environment\n\n* Familiarity with provisioning and managing Linux systems\n\n* Familiarity with DCIM tools and processes\n\n* Familiarity with network engineering, the networking community and peering arrangements\n\n\n\n\n The Wikimedia Foundation is... \n\n\n...the nonprofit organization that hosts and operates Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia free knowledge projects. Our vision is a world in which every single human can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. We believe that everyone has the potential to contribute something to our shared knowledge, and that everyone should be able to access that knowledge, free of interference. We host the Wikimedia projects, build software experiences for reading, contributing, and sharing Wikimedia content, support the volunteer communities and partners who make Wikimedia possible, and advocate for policies that enable Wikimedia and free knowledge to thrive. The Wikimedia Foundation is a charitable, not-for-profit organization that relies on donations. We receive financial support from millions of individuals around the world, with an average donation of about $15. We also receive donations through institutional grants and gifts. The Wikimedia Foundation is a United States 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with offices in San Francisco, California, USA.\n\nThe Wikimedia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply\n\n\nU.S. Benefits & Perks*\n\n\n* Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible families (yes, fully paid premiums!)\n\n* The Wellness Program provides reimbursement for mind, body and soul activities such as fitness memberships, baby sitting, continuing education and much more\n\n* The 401(k) retirement plan offers matched contributions at 4% of annual salary\n\n* Flexible and generous time off - vacation, sick and volunteer days, plus 19 paid holidays - including the last week of the year.\n\n* Family friendly! 100% paid new parent leave for seven weeks plus an additional five weeks for pregnancy, flexible options to phase back in after leave, fully equipped lactation room.\n\n* For those emergency moments - long and short term disability, life insurance (2x salary) and an employee assistance program\n\n* Pre-tax savings plans for health care, child care, elder care, public transportation and parking expenses\n\n* Telecommuting and flexible work schedules available\n\n* Appropriate fuel for thinking and coding (aka, a pantry full of treats) and monthly massages to help staff relax\n\n* Great colleagues - diverse staff and contractors speaking dozens of languages from around the world, fantastic intellectual discourse, mission-driven and intensely passionate people\n\n\n\n\n*Eligible international workers' benefits are specific to their location and dependent on their employer of record\n\nMore information\n\n\nWikimedia Foundation website\n\nWikimedia Foundation blog\n\nAnnual Report - 2017\n\nWikimedia 2030\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Engineer, Executive, Ops, Accounting, English, Education, Finance, Travel and Linux jobs that are similar:\n\n $70,000 — $120,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n