Systems Engineer

Complete Description

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years' experience supporting hardware and software related data center infrastructure
• 5+ years' experience in any of the following technologies: Microsoft Operating System software (DNS, DHCP, IIS, Clustering, etc., VMware ESX server, scripting, and one of more standard Microsoft Backoffice applications (i.e. Exchange, MOSS, SCCM, BizTalk, etc.)
• Expertise with operational analysis and project management
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Server, Microsoft Applications and related technologies
• Working knowledge of Active Directory.
• Experience supporting an environment with strict security standards

• Scripting Experience
• MCSE (Server Infrastructure) or MCSA Certifications

• Manages and tunes platforms to ensure expected availability, performance and security levels are achieved.
• Maintains overall system compliance with information security policies and procedures
• Supports annual security accreditation, and maintains security levels throughout the year
• Designs, develops, and implements configuration settings for all systems to meet security requirements.
• Serves as technical subject matter expert for the resolution of issues related to private or hosted infrastructure.
• Represents IT's interests and concerns on complex projects through the lifecycle of a project, and escalates concerns to management as necessary
• Plans, schedules, and communicates system changes to other team members prior to implementation.
• Works towards cost effective solutions and enhancements to optimize functionality within the system.
• Researches options, performs cost benefit analysis, and develops written recommendations
• Oversees the installation, maintenance, and performance metrics (up-time, adherence to Service Level Agreements) for company computer systems.
• Installs and maintains computer systems and equipment and ensures that systems perform in a manner which meets business needs and objectives
• Assists with development and implementation of best practices, policies, processes, and procedures for the IT Systems group.
• Manages complex Group Polices and maintains high-level security standards.
• Maintains documentation on systems, processes, and procedures
• Utilizes performance metrics software to monitor systems
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.