Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.comDescription:
- Client currently seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in the US.
- Provide critical patch management activities to mitigate potential impact from the recent Meltdown and Spectre flaws. Additionally, resources will support the Windows 10 rollout and Windows Server upgrades.
- Provide support, manage, and develop organization's Server and Storage systems
- Maintain, update and create automation workflows for Windows Server Patching, Windows Server Builds, and other process improvements
- Work with internal resources and manage vendors throughout the Incident/Problem/Change processes
- Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
- Provide escalated support for service desk
- Produce ad-hoc and scheduled reporting as required by the role
- Continually analyze, review and update current processes and procedures
- Ensure that the customers/users are kept informed of progress throughout the lifecycle of a Problem, Incident or Change
- Participate in the Change Management process and act as technical lead, or implementer, depending on requirement
- To participate in Project Management related build, test, and release activity as required
- Maintain responsibility for the development and implementation of hardware, software and networking systems in support of:
- Microsoft Windows 2008, 2012, 2016 server support, Group Policy & Active Directory
- VMWare ESXi and vSphere
- Working in enterprise data centers, installing server and storage hardware and managing suppliers
- NetApp / IBM n-series hands-on storage skills including configuration of snap management
- SQL server 2008 – basic administration (migrating DBs between hardware, backup / recovery etc.)
- IBM Tivoli Storage Manager backup systems o HP Blade C series chassis and HP Blade server hardware (including Flex connectivity)
- Ensure completeness and compatibility of the technical infrastructure to support system performance.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by line management
- 3+ years of experience as a Windows System Administrator.
- 3+ years of experience with Microsoft System Center, WSUS & Active Directory.
- Strong Windows Server 2008/R2, 2012/R2 & 2016 experience.
- Hands on technical experience deploying and supporting MSSQL and IIS in a large enterprise.
- Good working knowledge of PowerShell, and VB scripting, etc.
- Working knowledge of clustering, SAN, and networking.
- Broad understanding of an array of technologies and their use, such as: Windows Server, Active Directory, RDS and Citrix.
- Experience with security management tools including anti-virus, PKI, HDD encryption, and general serverbased security hardening.
- A firm understanding of PCI requirements and the auditing process.
- Participate in on call rotation during non-business hours for high severity issues
- Excellent customer service and communications skills and must be a team player.
- Reliable and cooperative team player; displays consideration and respect for others
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks, issues or tickets and be organized.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- Microsoft Certifications are highly preferred.
