Senior Systems Engineer

Summary

The senior systems engineer will be a member of the Desktone operations team and be responsible for system architecture, implementation, and support of the Desktone platform and the infrastructure surrounding it. Desktone is a fast paced, continually evolving, and energetic environment. A successful candidate must be a highly motivated individual who is willing to take on challenging initiatives and is capable of working both independently and with others as a team.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy and maintain a mission-critical infrastructure
• Document processes and procedures with an eye towards streamlining operations
• Work closely with partners to design an infrastructure that meets the partner’s needs and is compatible with the Desktone platform.
• Assist the Desktone operations team with general infrastructure tasks such as configuring servers, configuring switches, configuring network storage systems, and installing server virtualization software (e.g. VMware).
• Occasionally work evenings and weekends as required for periodic off-hours maintenance
• Willingness and ability to be in a 24x7 on call rotation
• Some travel may be required

Required Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or other related technical degree
• Experience with server virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere, Citrix XenServer, or Microsoft Hyper-V
• Experience using Linux and Windows operating systems
• Strong L2 switching experience; comfortable with VLANs
• Familiarity with IPSEC VPN, VRF, DNS, BIND
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and UDP protocols

Desired Qualifications:

• Industry certification (e.g. VMware, Cisco, Microsoft, etc.)
• Experience with Cisco or Juniper networking (preferably both)
• Knowledge of remote display protocols such as RDP and ICA/HDX
• Prior experience with pf or iptables
• Scripting or automation skills to streamline network configuration
• Experience with protocol analyzers and network test equipment

Compensation and Benefits:

Desktone offers an excellent compensation plan, commensurate with experience that is above average in the market. Additionally, employees are granted "equity stock options". Benefits include: comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans with a company-funded Health Savings Account. In addition, the company provides short- and long-term disability, immediate enrollment into the 401(k) plan, paid holidays plus flex time.

About Desktone:

Desktone is changing the way people buy and deploy desktops. Desktone is uniquely in the intersection of two massive IT shifts – virtualization and cloud computing. Desktone pioneered Desktops as a Service, offering the easiest and most affordable way to deploy virtual desktops. By delivering virtual desktops in the cloud, Desktone users can rapidly provision desktops to users anywhere to any device without the upfront costs and complexity of traditional desktop virtualization transforming desktops from a CAPEX to OPEX item. Founded in 2007, Desktone is funded by Highland Capital and Softbank and is headquartered in Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.desktone.com.

Contact Information:

To apply for this position, email us at careers@desktone.com if you are qualified. Applications received by postal mail or fax will NOT be accepted. Please: no agencies, contractors or consultants.