Staff Systems Engineer
DiligentNew York, New York, United States • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted November 10, 2025
114000 - 142000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance.
Job Description
Diligent is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer with deep technical expertise across VMware, Linux, and automation frameworks to join their global Infrastructure & Operations team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience operating in enterprise datacenter environments, a strong foundation in Microsoft Active Directory and Windows Server, and a proven ability to build—not just run—automation workflows that improve reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure roles, with at least 5 years at a senior or staff level
- Expert proficiency in VMware vSphere (6.x/7.x/8.x)
- Advanced Linux administration skills (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)
- Strong understanding of Windows Server and Active Directory
- Demonstrated experience building automation frameworks using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Ansible, Python, or similar tools
- Hands-on experience in enterprise datacenter environments
- Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, email infrastructure, DNS, VPNs, and firewall concepts
- Experience working with F5 BIG-IP, AVI / NSX Advanced Load Balancer, or similar ADC platforms
- Familiarity with configuration management, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on reliability and scalability
Benefits
- Flexible work environment
- Global days of service
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Meeting free days
- Generous time off policy
- Wellness programs
