Cloud Engineer III

The
** I
* * is primarily responsible for deploying, configuring, troubleshooting and ensuring continuity of client and QTS physical and virtualized infrastructures and operating systems, with a fundamental understanding of those specialties including any associated automation. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to successfully analyze and perform technical and process-based problem resolution with an emphasis on customer satisfaction. The candidate must be well versed in Cloud technologies and display a desire to continuously grow and improve both technical and soft skills.
** Cloud Engineer II**- Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the assigned task(s),functional area(s) or project(s)- Work with Operations Service Center and be flexible in availability as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience
- Seven or more years of progressive IT engineering experience
- Advanced experience deploying, upgrading and migrating complex private cloud environments according to best practices using current versions of VMware vCenter Server and ESXi
- Advanced experience configuring network virtualization technologies (NSX)
• Advanced experience configuring High Availability and clustering
• Advanced knowledge of various protocols/services such as SMTP, SNMP, SSL, SSH and DNS
- Advanced experience hardening Operating Systems in accordance with compliance standards and policy

- Experience with Active Directory and Exchange administration on an enterprise level

- Experience with IT monitoring systems
- Six or more years of Systems Administration/Engineering experience, with a focus on virtualization and hyperconverged technologies
- Strong knowledge of Python, Ansible, Power Shell, and/or JavaScript/JSON/REST API
* Strong technical troubleshooting skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and colleagues
* Orderly documentation, time management, and planning skills
* Excellent written and oral communication, problem solving, and process management skills.
* Ability to work well within a team environment in a matrixed organization
* Strong customer relations skills
* Ability to learn and apply new technology and methodologies in a distributed environment
* Actively invests in growing yourself and others to build the talent and capabilities required for sustained success. Provide training and mentorship for lower-level team members

It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact.

As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are
* Powered by People*. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we’d like to invite you to join  addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:
* Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
* Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
* Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
* Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
* 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
* Pet and Legal Insurance
* Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
* Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
* Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
* Military Benefits Package
* QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
* QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
* QTS Crisis Fund
* Wellness Program
* Tuition Reimbursement Program
#J-18808-Ljbffr