Sr. Systems Engineer - Hybrid - Manchester, CT

The Sr. Systems Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of our rapidly growing systems infrastructure. As a key member of a talented team of engineers and administrators, you will deliver mission-critical infrastructure and ensure exceptional availability, performance, and security across our fully virtualized VMware environment. This role requires extensive experience with VMware, SAN architecture, Microsoft Server technologies, blade server infrastructure, and cloud migration to Microsoft Azure. This position follows a hybrid onsite work schedule. What You'll Bring to Bob's At Bob's Discount Furniture, we value the unique skills and experience each candidate brings. Success in this role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving abilities, a commitment to operational excellence, and the ability to collaborate within a dynamic engineering team. Key Skills for Success Core Competencies & Expertise Virtualization Engineering (VMware vSphere 7 & 8): ESXi setup, configuration, VM rollout, maintenance, and troubleshooting

Infrastructure Design & Optimization:

Performance tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning

Systems Administration:

Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy Server Hardware Management:

Blade server installation, configuration, and physical troubleshooting Cloud Engineering (Microsoft Azure): On-prem to cloud workload migration, Azure services management

Storage & SAN Architecture:

Experience with SAN technologies, including

Equallogic Database Environment Support:

SQL Server administration, performance tuning, optimization

Automation & Scripting:

PowerShell scripting for administration, deployment, and automation

Operational Reliability:

Root-cause analysis, incident response, and day-to-day systems health management

Security & Compliance:

Adhering to company standards, technical procedures, and best practices Preferred Competencies & Skills VMware Certification (VCP) Microsoft Certified Engineer Experience with Exchange, Citrix, Linux administration Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, etc.) Additional scripting experience (Python, Bash) Strong documentation skills and ability to create/maintain technical procedures How We Will Support Your Success Benefits & Perks Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Generous paid time off—including vacation, personal days, sick time, holidays, and your birthday! 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a generous company match Pet Insurance and employer-paid Life Insurance options

Professional Development:

Tuition reimbursement, on-demand learning, and career pathways Employee Discount starting Day 1 + exclusive partner discounts And so much more! Our Culture & Core Values We foster a positive, inclusive, and skill-driven workplace rooted in our core values: Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Community, Safety, Diversity, Accountability, and Fun. We support, celebrate, and grow together. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 5+ years of direct experience with VMware vSphere 7 & 8 environments Extensive experience with Microsoft Server products/applications (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO, etc.) Experience troubleshooting Windows, Linux, and approved operating systems Understanding of Windows systems administration Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and migration strategies Proficiency in SQL Server administration Strong PowerShell scripting skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Diversity is a Core Value at Bob's Bob's Discount Furniture is committed to creating a workplace as diverse as the communities we serve. We value every individual and provide equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on any protected status. Expected Base Pay Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc.

Opportunities:

$110,000 - $145,000 It is policy of Bob's Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact talentacquistionteam@mybobs.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Bob's Discount Furniture is an everyday value-priced furniture and bedding retailer expanding rapidly across the nation in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and West Coast regions. No matter what you spend - whether $20 or $20,000, one standard applies to everyone. The company was founded in 1991 on the principle of providing unsurpassed values in the middle price range. Honesty and integrity are the hallmarks of the "Bob's Way" of doing business - a philosophy that applies to customer, co-worker, vendor and community relations. Bob's truly values the contributions of every associate; therefore, along with opportunities for career growth we offer training, competitive compensation, outstanding benefits and a professional, fun, fast paced work environment. Our continued success has created exciting opportunities for our associates to enjoy truly rewarding careers. Our mission is to make quality and appealing furniture attainable for everyone and to bring integrity, transparency, and a little FUN to the furniture business. At Bob's Discount Furniture, we have fun, we love what we do, and it shows in our expansive growth!