Systems Engineer (Windows)

IT Systems Engineers are responsible for monitoring, installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting and maintenance of technology solutions. IT Systems Engineers provide technical support, troubleshoot problem and perform scripting/programming to ensure stable and efficient operation of technology solutions.

· Performs installation, monitoring, testing, configuration, migration, maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned technology

· Manages system/application environment and ongoing operations

· Ensures that the technologies are updated with current, stable, and compliant architecture and applications that meet enterprise standards

· Researches, designs, implements and tests technology solutions

· Proactively monitors and reports performance and utilization of assigned technologies

· Troubleshoots software and/or hardware issues/failures

· Resolves alerts and performs remediation activities

· Manages problem or escalated tickets and tasks and out of cycle requests from systems/software owners

· Collects and presents data for reporting and planning

· Assists with developing tactical strategies, processes and procedures related to systems/application administration

· Determines migration and upgrade impacts and diagnose/resolve complex technology/application errors

· Collaborates with IT and business area partners on work groups and initiatives

· Determines best course of action for meeting business needs

· May provide input into infrastructure architecture designs

· Writes programming/scripting

· May participate in Disaster Recovery planning and exercises

· Ensures execution and alignment to architectural standards and blueprints.

· May contribute input to infrastructure architecture

· Performs on-call activities as needed for the environment and technologies

· Other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

· 5 or more years demonstrated proficiency and experience in design, implementation, monitoring and troubleshooting technology or equivalent combination of transferrable experience and education.

· Bachelor’s degree in an IT related field or equivalent work experience

· Extensive working knowledge of multiple technologies and their interfaces and integration

· Competent working in one or more environments highly integrated with an operating system.

· Extensive experience implementing and administering/managing technical solutions in major, large-scale system implementations

· High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy.

· Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities

· Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performance

· Ability to communicate technical information clearly and articulately

· Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment

Required Job Specific Skills:

· 2 years supporting a Windows Server environment.

· Previous work experience as a Windows System administrator supporting a large enterprise.

· Support production and test environment servers (Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016) and related business applications.

· Experience in Active Directory: OUs and policy inheritance. Create and edit policy. Manage user objects.

· Management of Windows Server 2008/2012/2016 Operating Systems (i.e. settings, services, roles, security)

· Strong knowledge of network routing, switching and firewall policies, protocols and standards

· Experience with virtualization technologies, such as VMware, a plus.

· Experienced in managing 5000+ endpoints.

· Scripting experience including batch files, PowerShell.

· Evaluates current procedures and processes for accomplishing department objectives and continuously develop and implement improved practices.

· Responsible for proper escalation, communications, and management of production system problems

· Contact vendors for problem and incident resolution

Candidates would Roll Perm at some point