Systems Engineer (Linux/Virtualization) - Hybrid

Role Overview:

At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 1,000-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

You'll Love It Here If You:

• Embrace learning and continuous improvement

• Set and strive for a high bar of excellence

• Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!

• Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it's harder or takes longer

• Are passionate about what you do

How You'll Help Our Team Succeed:

• Administers the VMware environment, including building virtual machines, managing resources, monitoring system health, and overseeing storage utilization.
• Oversees VMware infrastructures, including vSphere, vCenter, VSAN, virtual machines, and virtual networking, ensuring optimal performance and resiliency.
• Opens and escalates vendor support tickets as needed, troubleshooting issues in collaboration with external support teams.
• Troubleshoots hardware, software, and network issues, escalating through appropriate support channels when required.
• Applies operating system patches, security updates, and vulnerability mitigations to maintain system integrity.
• Safeguards the confidentiality, security, and integrity of Cornerstone's network and computing systems.
• Participates in an on-call rotation, responding to network outages and critical issues on a 24x7 basis.
• Stays current with emerging technologies relevant to Linux, virtualization, and network systems.
• Troubleshoots network connectivity issues, including DNS, WINS, TCP/IP, FTP, remote access, and wireless connections.
• Assists in establishing operational standards and document these standards to ensure consistency and quality.
• Maintains adherence to network security protocols and participates in team on-call rotation for network support.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

• 8+ years of relevant technical experience, including experience in building and administering Linux and Unix systems within an enterprise environment.
• Extensive experience in building, configuring, and managing Linux servers, both on-premises and in cloud environments.
• In-depth expertise in VMware administration, including vSphere, vCenter, VSAN, and virtual networking management.
• Proficiency in networking across on-premises and cloud platforms, including TCP/IP, Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), and Virtual Networks (Vnets).
• Advanced knowledge of security best practices and hardening techniques for Linux, cloud, and VMware environments.
• Proven troubleshooting skills for diagnosing and resolving complex Linux server and VMware environment issues.
• Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python) and configuration management tools to improve operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and high-availability configurations to support business continuity.
• Proficiency in system monitoring and performance optimization.
• Strong documentation skills and experience following ITIL or similar frameworks to ensure consistent, standardized documentation and troubleshooting processes.
• Proven ability to collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams to support the organization's network and system infrastructure.
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education, skills and experience
• Relevant professional certification including a preference for VMware Certified Professional (VCP) and a Linux certification. Other relevant IT certifications, such as CISSP, CompTIA Network+, or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), are a plus.

Cornerstone Research is offering a competitive market base salary for this position. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in all eligible locations. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Cornerstone Research, we believe compensation is more than just a base salary. We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes an annual performance bonus and comprehensive benefits such as flexible options for healthcare, paid time off, and retirement savings. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

Chicago: $97,200 - $124,700

Boston: $100,800 - $129,300

Washington, DC: $100,100 - $128,500

Los Angeles: $101,900 - $130,800

New York: $105,000 - $134,700

San Francisco: $110,900 - $142,200

Silicon Valley: $113,100 - $145,000

Who We Are:

Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.

We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.

We're looking for passionate individuals who share our firm's core values and can bring varied perspectives and experiences to our team. The firm's uniquely collegial, supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting, enriching aspects of a Cornerstone Research career.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Cornerstone Research provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to legally protected categories, such as age, sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, creed/religious belief, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information or testing, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, military status, veteran status, arrest or conviction record (except where permitted by law), sexual orientation, ethnic background, citizen status, ancestry, national origin, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.