Systems Engineer - Fully Remote

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This role is fully remote and permanent. Please read the following job description carefully before submitting.
This position is responsible for the design, implementation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of Network and Server Systems in a dynamic organization with diverse and challenging IT requirements. The successful candidate will work individually and as part of a team to improve the operating architecture for critical IT services. Work will include disaster recovery planning and testing, server administration, and security administration for both on-premise and cloud-based resources.
This role is responsible for architecting and migrating scalable, secure, and stable applications to the cloud and serve as the subject matter expert resource for service delivery areas. Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring that governance, compliance, and audit regulations are being followed when implementing IT solutions, such as PCI DSS, GDPR, and SOC 2.
Organizational Health:
1. Uphold core SPIE values by consistently demonstrating customer focus, collaboration, inclusivity, continuous improvement, innovation, and building communities.
2. Continue to develop professionally by seeking and undertaking opportunities for personal growth.
3. Work with others in a spirit of teamwork to leverage diverse skills and achieve desirable outcomes through fairness, cooperation, respect, and active participation in cross-departmental efforts.
4. Lead by example: Model respect, reliability, positive attitude, and conflict resolution. Demonstrate a strong work ethic, sincerity, and fairness. Accept responsibility and learn from mistakes. Use a positive attitude to build a positive work environment.
5. Ensure training is up to date and current.
6. Contribute to and adhere to SPIE policy.
7. Perform other duties as needed for SPIE success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Maintains SPIE server hardware and software including, but not limited to, Microsoft Active Directory/DNS/DHCP/ADFS, Microsoft Dynamics 365/CRM, IIS Web Systems, VMware, Cloud Services (Azure and AWS), and Storage (SAN).
2. Maintains network communications infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and virtual private network (VPN) systems.
3. Initiates and performs system upgrades and improvements based on industry best practices.
4. Continuously improves network performance by performing network monitoring, analysis, and performance tuning. Responsible for troubleshooting network problems before they become an outage.
5. Responds to system-wide outages of any critical business system to restore services to an operational level.
6. Maintains network security and ensures compliance with established security policies and procedures.
7. Coordinates and collaborates with third-parties in performing security audits. Responds to issues identified in GAP analyses with solutions to keep SPIE secure and compliant according to business requirements.
8. Participates in the role of Information Security Administration (ISA) as a member of the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT). Promptly responds to security incidents as directed by the Director of Security or Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
9. Monitors, responds, remediates, and escalates security alerts according to policy guidelines.
10. Assists with building automation pipelines, CI/CD infrastructure, and automation related to system maintenance tasks.
11. Responsible for backing up servers and ensuring backup integrity.
12. Analyzes, administers, and maintains voice, video, and data communication networks.
Core Competencies:
1. Strong proficiency in building, managing, and optimizing hybrid cloud environments.
2. Deep technical knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, IIS, and ADFS
3. Strong proficiency in server security, prevention, detection, and remediation techniques
4. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and remediate security risks.
5. Proficiency in integrating cloud technologies with on-premise solutions
6. Proficiency in Windows Update Services & Patch Management methodology
7. Proficiency with Cisco IOS, SonicWALL, and Force10 administration
8. Deep understanding of Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery concepts and requirements
9. Proficiency in VMware and Hyper-V administration
10. Ability to architect networks with security in mind
11. Proficiency in PowerShell Scripting for network monitoring, automation, and administrative tasks.
12. Ability to work both independently and as a team member
13. Ability to organize and complete multiple projects simultaneously
14. Ability to meet deadlines within established expectations
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Excellent technical writing skills. Must be able to document all processes and procedures and communicate effectively to management in status reports.
2. Excellent communication skills. Must be able to provide technical guidance and leadership to IT staff in areas of expertise.
3. Advanced knowledge of application security principles
4. Self-starter with initiative
5. Cultural sensitivity and strong customer service
6. Strong Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook skills
Education and Experience:
1. Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent, relevant experience
2. 4 Years experience administering servers in a Windows-based infrastructure.
3. 4 Years experience managing Cisco or Force10 based switches & routers.
4. One or more of the following current certifications: MCSE: Cloud Platform & Infrastructure, CCNA, VCP
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Contact Name:
Brandon Keenan
Reference:
TJ/3086/00010_1645561586
Job ID:
3050714

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