Systems Engineer (Onsite Data Center)

Who is Nexxen?
Flexible advertising, unified by data. Nexxen empowers advertisers, agencies, publishers and broadcasters around the world to utilize data and advanced TV in the ways that are most meaningful to them. Our flexible and unified technology stack comprises a demand-side platform ("DSP") and supply-side platform ("SSP"), with the Nexxen Data Platform at its core. With a global footprint, you can be part of a team that is transforming advertising through our creative, flexible and unified solutions.
Why join the Nexxen team?
With a global footprint, you can be part of a team that is transforming advertising through our creative, flexible and unified solutions. Employees hustle, commit and dedicate themselves to pillars that make up the Nexxen Way - the 3Cs - Customer Centric, Curious Mindset, Collaborative with No Ego.
What You'll Do:
We're seeking a Systems Engineer to join our Engineering team in Virginia

• Design, implement, and maintain Linux-based systems infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to deploy critical infrastructure, supporting growth and platform architecture modifications.
• Maintain and improve the Ansible codebase that manages the standard system configuration for all Nexxen servers.
• Manage server hardware, including replacing failed parts and upgrading servers with new cards, drives, and memory.
• Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Work hands-on with critical enterprise storage systems such as NetApp, Pure, and Vast.
• Support critical data stores and messaging systems like Kafka, Redis, and Aerospike.
• Deploy and manage the virtualization platforms that support Nexxen's products and infrastructure.
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support and resolve critical system issues promptly.

What will I bring?

• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering with a focus on Linux installation, tuning, and management at scale.
• A bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience working in production environments.
• Experienced with Bash and Python scripting for automation.
• Hands-on experience using configuration management systems in production environments. Ansible experience is preferred.
• Experience working with server hardware in a data center environment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and moving heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of baseboard management controllers like iDrac and hardware management interfaces like ipmi and redfish.
• Familiarity with common storage systems and protocols.
• Experience working with VMware or other virtualization platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team.

At Nexxen, we value our differences, varied experiences, and collective contribution. We know that not everyone takes the same career path, so if you don't match this job description perfectly, don't worry! We would rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential to make an impact.
In support of pay transparency and equity, the minimum and maximum full-time annual base salary for this role in Virginia is $120,000 - $150,000 at the time of posting. While this is our reasonable expectation this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. We offer a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, parental leave, discretionary time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available will vary depending on the state, start date, and employment type. Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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