Network Systems Engineer

OpportunityThe Network Systems Engineer I is responsible for installing, configuring, and administering physical systems, virtual systems, storage, networks, and software releases and upgrades, under supervision of the IT Infrastructure Manager. This position is also responsible for providing backup support for existing Network System Engineers and input into the design and strategy of future IT initiatives.   Key Areas of ResponsibilityProvide engineering-level guidance and technical support for the company's multiple software and hardware platforms:.Net, Active Directory, Azure, Barracuda Load Balancer, Cisco Switching/Routing, Cohesity, Crowdstrike, Dell Servers, NGFW, IIS, Infoblox, Meraki, Netapp, O365, Powershell, Proofpoint, Pure Storage, Solarwinds Orion, VMwareConfigure servers, application programs, scripts, and support automated code push tools to facilitate software changes and enhancements to DEV/QA/STAGE/PROD environments.Serve as the key contact for certain platforms and associated applications. Stay current with all platform upgrades and enhancements. Work with vendors and internal technical teams to resolve issues.Monitor assigned system and application performance to maintain agreed performance metrics. Take proactive steps to improve performance when necessary. Escalate issues to management.Provide backup support to other members of the Systems Engineering Team, supporting multiple Active Directory domains in a virtualized datacenter, using VMWare and other enterprise technologies.Participate in technical on-call services and off hours work when required.Prepare, and deliver detailed presentations to management to illustrate ideas for technical or process improvement.Share support of all Infrastructure applications in the company’s portfolio.Perform expedited root cause analysis and escalate the issue to the appropriate teams when necessary.Monitor datacenter health using preexisting management tools and respond to hardware issues as they arise; help build, test, and maintain new servers as neededAttend project meetings and provide technical direction to PMO for IT recommendations and resources.