Senior System Engineer

MetLife Emeklilik ve Hayat A.Ş.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain virtualization infrastructure using technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or other relevant platforms.
• Manage Windows & Linux Server environments, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Implement disaster recovery plans, ensuring business continuity through data backup solutions, failover strategies, and regular DR testing.
• Monitor system performance, perform regular updates, and implement security patches to maintain system integrity.
• Provide basic networking support, including configuration of switches, routers, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of systems and services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues in a timely manner.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and updates to ensure consistency and compliance with IT policies.
• Assist in capacity planning and resource allocation to optimize system performance and scalability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar).
• Strong expertise in Windows & Linux Server administration
• Knowledge of disaster recovery solutions, backup strategies, and data protection.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and VPNs.
• Familiarity with storage solutions (SAN, NAS) and their integration with virtualization platforms.
• Experience with monitoring tools and system performance analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Additional Skills

• Certifications in related technologies (e.g., VMware VCP, Microsoft MCSA/MCSE, CompTIA Network+, ITIL, CCNA/CCNP).
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) is a plus.
• Experience with container platforms (AKS/Docker/OKE) is a plus.
• Scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash) for automation tasks.