Principal Systems Engineer- ETS
 Manhattan | |
 United States, Georgia, Atlanta | |
| 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway Southeast (Show on map) | |
 Apr 01, 2025 | |
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We create possibilities that move life and commerce forward
Welcome to Manhattan. Every day, our supply chain commerce technology connects two billion people to 20 billion consumer choices. In the warehouse, on the road and in the store, we make what was once impossible, possible. If you want to tackle complex problems and redefine markets, you've come to the right place. The Principal Engineer is a member of the Infrastructure Team within the Global Technology Services team. This role is responsible for designing the deployment build and patching of all end user technologies. This individual will provide technical leadership and consulting across the organization, from strategic decision making down to the project planning level. The Principal Engineer will gain organizational commitment for all high-level infrastructure plans and initiate and participate in projects to evaluate technologies and methods for implementing these plans. She/he must be self-motivated and must be able to work well in a fast paced, results focused, geographically dispersed, and virtual team environment. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - * Maintain in-depth knowledge of company's strategic business plans. * Architect and implement the strategic roadmap for the virtualization systems hosting platform * Directly responsible for the design, implementation, and engineering support of virtual server solutions that impact multiple clients and business units * Develop, document, communicate, and enforce a technology standards policy * Provide direction for end user enterprise technology and reviews long range plans which meet the requirements of the business * Own and maintain a clear roadmap for the virtualization hosting platform * Design and support of physical and virtual network configurations, setup and configuration of host and system monitoring tools, patching core systems * Identifying and resolving system, storage and network bottlenecks * Develop and maintain relationships with business unit partners to ensure that the team is meeting their needs as we enhance the platform * Provide leadership to peers in the regional IT teams, to build end user platforms that scale with the company's accelerated growth * Develop and ensure execution of high-profile project plans in coordination with the project management team * Work with vendors on future state technology * May conduct or direct long-term strategic planning * Provide guidance to junior members of the team. ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES - * Proven experience in systems design and development * Strong understanding of information processing principles and practices * Solid grounding in core enterprise applications * In-depth technical knowledge of network, PC, and platform operating systems * Working technical knowledge of current systems software, protocols, and standards * Hands-on experience with application development tools * Strong knowledge of hardware and software evaluation principles and practice * Proven project planning and management experience * Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws * Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities * Exceptional understanding of the organization's goals and objectives * Superior written and oral communication skills * Excellent technical architecture and technical support documentation skills * Strong interpersonal and consultative skills * Ability to conduct research into emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products as required * Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language * Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment * Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS - * 10 years of relevant work experience * Expertise deploying and managing VMware hosted environments (vCenter, vSphere, ESXi) * 7+ years hands-on experience with physical server or blade hardware infrastructure (Cisco UCS, HPE or Dell) * 5+ years scripting in a Linux, Unix, or Microsoft Windows Environment (Bash, Python, Ansible, Powershell) * Experience with SAN technologies, including connectivity (iSCSI, Fiber, NFS), configuration, MPIO, troubleshooting issues. * 5+ year extensive experience with developing strategic plans. * 5+ years hands-on experience with business requirements gathering/analysis. * Working knowledge of cloud hosting (Azure or AWS) EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - * Bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree in computer science, engineering, business or a related technical or business field or comparable industry experience. * Relevant infrastructure certifications (VMware VCP or higher preferred) #LI-GW1 Committed to diversity and inclusion
At Manhattan, it's about more than just the work. From cultural celebrations to interest groups to volunteer opportunities, your true self is always welcome here. Our team members' backgrounds, experiences and perspectives add to us as a whole and make us unique. We are proudly an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran. In the United States, Manhattan Associates participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration. Participation in the E-Verify Program allows Manhattan to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees after the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) has been completed. | |