Lead Systems Engineer

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

Lead Systems Engineer supporting the design and maintenance of virtualization infrastructure for RGA, a global reinsurance company specializing in life and health solutions.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $107,060 - $159,390 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in managing data center resources, virtualization infrastructure, and automation processes. Proficient in designing and implementing configuration management solutions while ensuring optimal capacity and reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Center ManagementVirtual Hosting PlatformsUnix/Linux/Windows SystemsAutomation and OrchestrationConfiguration Management Solutions

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Hard Skills

Data Center Layout PlanningNetworkingLife Cycle ManagementAutomation MaintenanceOperating Systems Installation and ConfigurationDevOps TrendsMicro-ServicesChange Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingTeam LeadershipGuidance and MentorshipCustomer Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences

Industry Keywords

Virtualization InfrastructureDisaster Recovery ProceduresCapacity TrendsOperational Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads team and independently supports the global design, implementation, and maintenance of virtualization infrastructure
Provides guidance and expertise to management and users on topics surrounding strategy and best practices
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions
Coordinates the design, develop, and maintain the physical infrastructure, network, and layout of a data center
Implements standards and guidelines
Ensures adequate capacity for corporate computing needs and identify capacity trends
Coordinates or leads reliability testing and plan disaster recovery procedures
Provides regular status, operational, incident, and change reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent experience - Required
8+ years experience managing data center resources and managing virtual hosting platforms - Required
Advanced experience working with Unix, Linux, Windows, and container based systems - Required
Advanced ability to automate and maintain automation for core job functions - Required
Advanced understanding of data center layout planning, networking, and life cycle management - Required
Advanced experience installing, configuring, and automating multiple operating systems - Required
Advanced knowledge of trends in DevOps, micro-services, and automation orchestration - Required
Advanced skills in customer relationship management and change management - Required
Advanced experience designing and implementing configuration management solutions across various operating systems and virtualization environments - Required

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
retirement plans
paid time off
bonuses