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X2 logics · 7 hours ago

Data Center Engineer

Olathe, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

X2 Logics is seeking a Data Center Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Linux administration and VMware management. The role involves administering and optimizing Linux environments, managing VMware infrastructure, and troubleshooting complex network and application connectivity issues.

Information Services

Hiring Manager

Talib Mushtaq

Responsibilities

Administer, support, and optimize Linux environments (RHEL, Ubuntu) across physical and virtual platforms

Manage and maintain VMware infrastructure (ESXi, vCenter, vSAN), including VM lifecycle management, performance tuning, and capacity planning

Perform expert-level troubleshooting using packet capture and analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump) to resolve complex network and application connectivity issues

Support and manage enterprise backup solutions such as Veeam, Rubrik, and Cohesity, including backup operations, validation, and restore testing

Work with storage technologies (SAN/NAS) to troubleshoot capacity, performance, latency, and disk-related issues

Actively participate in and technically drive Major Incident (P1) calls, collaborating with cross-functional teams to restore services within SLA

Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and preventive controls for Linux and virtual infrastructure

Execute change, patching, upgrade, and DR activities in accordance with ITIL and organizational best practices

Provide operational documentation, runbooks, and knowledge articles to support service continuity

Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical issues in an easy-to-understand manner

Should be able to lead and drive technically the Operational issues on his own in a high-pressure environment engaging multiple stakeholders during live troubleshooting

Resourceful, with the ability to work independently

Strong time management skills and attention to detail

Ability to multi-task activities with shifting priorities

Qualification

Linux administrationVMware administrationTroubleshootingBackup technologiesStorage technologiesNetworking fundamentalsAnalytical skillsResourcefulnessInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Strong hands-on expertise in Linux administration (RHEL, Ubuntu): system tuning, performance analysis, filesystem management, and security hardening

Advanced experience in VMware administration (ESXi, vCenter, VM provisioning, snapshots, performance troubleshooting)

Proven expert-level troubleshooting capability, including packet capture analysis using Wireshark, tcpdump, or equivalent tools

Experience with enterprise backup technologies such as Veeam, Rubrik, Cohesity, or similar platforms

Solid understanding of storage technologies (SAN, NAS, RAID, LUNs, multipathing, performance optimization)

Strong foundation in networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, VLANs, firewalls) to support end-to-end issue resolution

Experience working in 24x7 production environments with strict SLA and availability requirements