1 year contract through April 2026 for a Systems Engineer who has migrated on-prem to Cloud. This is a hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) role at 410 Commerce Blvd, Carlstadt, NJ 07072. Type: Contract, possibility of extensionWork location: Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remoteW2 hourly pay: $41.38/hour (W2 Capstone employee if selected)Length: 11-12 monthsBenefits: Capstone offers medical, dental, a Roth IRA and contributes $250/month towards your medical premium (many plans available). PTO is dependent on your jurisdiction.You must have the following:Datacenter ExperienceCloud (Azure or AWS) ExperienceTransformation Experience (have gone from on-prem to Cloud)Preferred: Bachelors Degree in computer science or other related field Cloud or Virtualization Certification 3 – 5 years experience in relevant fieldThe role:Our global SaaS client is seeking an experienced Cloud and On Premises systems engineer to implement and manage a hybrid computer working environment. Our ideal candidate would have knowledge and experience in implementing a multi-cloud (AWS and Azure) along with Linux Kernel-based Virtual Machine experience to help us implement and maintain our evolving compute strategy. Additional experience working with NetApp, APC UPS and PDU devices, and office planning/strategy would also beneficial.This is a 1 year consultant role transformation to cloud from premises, keep lights on and push evolution.ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure implementation and maintenance• Design, deploy, and maintain compute and storage solutions for on-premises data centers and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) which may include rack-and-stack of equipment.• Automate deployment and scaling processes for physical and virtual servers, as well as cloud instancesData Center Equipment Automation and Maintenance• Implement and maintain automation scripts and tools for critical data center equipment such as UPS, PDUs, CRAC units, and environmental monitoring systems• Perform firmware and software updates for power and cooling systems, ensuring compliance with vendor guidelines• Monitor and automate responses to alerts from data center hardware to ensure uptime and reliabilitySystem Monitoring & Optimization• Implement monitoring solutions for compute, storage, and data center equipment performance using tools like Dynatrace, Logic Monitoring, or vendor-specific platforms• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve system and equipment performance issues.Automation & CI/CD• Use tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet for infrastructure and equipment automation• Implement additional tools as needed such as Morpheus or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to automate deployment of virtual systems in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud or On-Premises hypervisors.Storage Solutions• Manage SAN/NAS systems, backup (Rubrik, Commvault), and disaster recovery solutions• Work with cloud storage services like S3, Blob Storage, or equivalent for data management and archivalHybrid Environment Expertise• Integrate on-premises and cloud environments for seamless operation and data exchange• Transformed datacenter to next-gen edge locations and datacenter• Implement hybrid cloud strategies, including migration plans, scalability, and cost optimizationSecurity & Compliance• Ensure infrastructure and data center equipment security by implementing best practices for access control, encryption, and monitoring• Maintain compliance with relevant standards such as SOX, GDPR, or SOC 2Minimum Qualifications (preferred)• Technical Expertiseo 4-6 Years working with AWS, Azure and Linux KVMo Proficiency with Linux and Windows operating systemso Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Citrix, KVM)o In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and associated serviceso Expertise in storage technologies (SAN, NAS, Object Storage)o Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)o Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)o Knowledge of managing and automating data center equipment like UPS and PDUs• DevOps Toolso VM Orchestration: Morpheus Cloud Manager, Oracle Cloud Infrastructureo CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CIo Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templateso Monitoring & Logging: Dynatrace, Grafana, ELK Stack• Soft Skillso Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detailo Excellent communication and documentation skillso Ability to work in a collaborative, agile environmentPreferred Qualifications• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect, VMware Certified Professional, or vendor certifications for data center equipment• Experience in hybrid cloud strategy and implementation• Knowledge of network management and security practices• Experience with automation frameworks for data center hardwareThe Ideal Candidate• Self-driven and motivated to work with a team or individually to achieve assigned tasks• Looks for opportunities to optimize and/or further evolve strategies within corporate policies and procedures• Willing to learn new strategies as needed and further knowledge to meet team goals and deliverables• Clear and detailed documentation of daily and assigned tasks to provide a traceable path of effort.• Collaborative nature to work with others on the team to expand knowledge and team’s overall effectiveness