Virtual Systems Engineer II Information Technologist II

Virtual Systems Engineer II

The Virtual Systems team within MSU IT Infrastructure is responsible for providing and supporting the Virtual Server Infrastructure (VSI) service line which delivers enterprise VMwarebased virtualization services to the Michigan State University community. VSI supports a wide range of administrative academic and research systems relied upon by faculty staff and students across the institution.

Reporting to the Virtual Systems Manager the Virtual Systems Engineer II will primarily perform the following duties:

• Administer and maintain enterprise virtual server infrastructure hardware and software including system maintenance and upgrades.
• Design deploy and specify virtualization infrastructure solutions supporting virtual server and storage platforms.
• Work with customers and end users to deliver new services and resolve technical issues through established support processes.
• Monitor system health proactively identify developing issues and resolve complex technical problems in collaboration with internal teams and vendors.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of operational workflows.
• Participate in professional development activities and assist adjacent infrastructure teams as needed.

Michigan State University (MSU) is ranked #30 among public universities and #63 overall in U.S. News & World Reports Americas Best Colleges 2025. Located in East Lansing three miles east of the statescapitol the MSU community includes more than 12000 faculty academic and support staff as well as over 51000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care prescription and dental coverage and a base retirement program with aUniversitymatching contribution as well as basic life addition MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educationalassistance.

MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic financial and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across offers technology resources that support MSUs mission of providing education conducting research and advancing engagement.

This position requires knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program and three to five years of related and progressively more responsible experience in VMware/vSphere/Horizon or compatible virtualization platforms data center administration and networking; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with hyperconverged storage technologies; familiarity with public cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud Platform; strong written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams; attention to detail; strong organizational and critical-thinking skills; and experience supporting the needs of students faculty staff and business units.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.

Three professional references are required and will be requested during the hiring process.

STANDARD 8-5

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.