Systems Engineer - Remote

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast. Job Summary FreeWheel is hiring a Systems Engineer based in the USA who will report to the Director of Global Systems. The ideal candidate will be part of the team responsible for supporting the infrastructure that powers our 24x7 Global Video Ad Serving platform (with POPs and offices in the U.S, Europe and China). They must be self-motivated and reliable and take on responsibilities around workflow automation and new technology evaluation. Job Description Core Responsibilities Support production and corporate environments with data centers and offices in US, Europe and Asia. Administer 8000+ Windows and Linux (CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu) and servers. Perform root cause analysis on hardware, software, network and operating system issues. Participate in on-call support (rotation) and scheduled after-hours maintenance work. Collaborate with SRE, Engineering teams on implementation of best practices Perform basic hardware troubleshooting/repairs/replacement Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance. Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. About you Have 3 years of experience with administering Windows systems Have 3 years of experience with administering Linux systems Proficiency in kernel optimization, OS security, and capacity planning Experience with automating complex workflows using automation/orchestration tools such as Ansible, Cobbler, Saltstack, PowerShell, VMware vRA/vRO Experience with Active Directory Experience with HPE Proliant server lines are preferred. Experience with SAN/NAS technologies; Netapp, Pure, HPE Nimble preferred Experience with backup and replication technologies such as DataDomain, Cohesity, Veeam, Zerto Experience with Private Cloud platforms, VMware vSphere preferred. Experience with KVM is a plus Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code practices and tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform Familiarity with binary repositories such as Yum, Artifactory Experience with VMware vRealize, NSX, VSAN products is a plus Experience with AWS or Azure compute, storage, networking, and management products is a plus Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience. Employees at all levels are expected to: Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job. Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services. Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences. Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas. Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers. Drive results and growth. Respect and promote inclusion & diversity. Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities. Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. Education Bachelor's Degree While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Relevant Work Experience 2-5 Years Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. 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