Systems Engineer (Onsite)

• Planning, design, installation, monitoring and support of Windows and Unix based server platforms, VMware/Hyper-V technologies, back-up/communications equipment and server management tools. Support network operating systems, applications and utility software.
• Participate in all phases of storage engineering, including design, analysis and modeling at a highly technical level; analyze complex computer system requirements to provide integration and implementation support.
• Troubleshoot, manage and maintenance of system performance. Monitor capacity versus utilization for hardware, system throughput and license and recommend appropriate actions on a timely basis to avoid performance degradation and/or oversubscription.
• Ensure thorough implementation of IT general controls and security standards.
• Administer standards, policies and procedures in accordance with corporate and business objectives to improve system availability, reliability, recoverability, or manageability. Develop start-up and shutdown procedures, search for/apply corrective patches to operating systems and application software and develop operational processes/configurations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Completion of High School or equivalent - Required
• Associate's Degree Or higher Degree – Preferred
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills to prioritize and deal with many issues at one time. - Required
• Demonstrated analysis skills to ensure that solutions solve business problems and appropriate technology is utilized. - Required
• Ability to collaborate and consult with other technical or development teams on projects. - Required
• Ability to learn new technologies, tools and applications related to job. - Required
• Strong communication skills to relate to various levels of users and relate their needs to other personnel. Must be able to express technical idiom in an unambiguous manner. - Required
• Design and administration of: server and client operating systems, active directory, storage systems, virtualization environment, monitoring/alerting and backup systems. - Required
• Specific knowledge in Windows, Linux, HyperV, VMware, and backup platforms. - Required
• Knowledge on NetApp/Pure Storage Platforms, NetBackup, Netscaler, and CheckPoint Firewalls desired. - Preferred
• Microsoft, NetApp, Cisco and/or VMware certifications desired, but not mandatory. Upon Hire - Preferred

Work Setting/Position Demands

• Works in an office setting and remains in a stationary position for long periods of time while working at a desk, on a computer or with other standard office equipment, or while in meetings.
• Requires the ability to verbally communicate and exchange accurate information to customers and associates on a regular basis.
• Requires visual acuity to read and interpret a variety of correspondence, procedures, reports and forms via paper and electronic documents, visual inspection involving small defects; small parts, and/or operation of machinery (including inspection); using measurement devices continuously. Visual acuity is required to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
• Requires the ability to prepare written correspondence, reports and forms using prescribed formats and conforming to rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style on a regular basis.
• Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Performs substantial movement of wrists, hands, and fingers for continuous computer work.
• Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects/events.

Travel Requirements

• None