Job Description

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Systems Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will work alongside other engineers on multiple items – projects, operations, and on-call duties. You are required to have a good understanding of systems architecture and design, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, and excellent communication skills.

 

Responsibilities

Managing and monitoring all systems and infrastructureInstalling, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software and system management tools across several Windows VMsUnderstand application workflows to assist with performance issues and propose solutions to ensure highest levels of availabilityIdentify and automate operational tasksPatch management on Windows and LinuxParticipate in an on-call rotation.Create and maintain documentation of the infrastructure and configurationsAssist in the design, planning and implementation of server solutionsTune and design systems infrastructure for maximum available performanceAutomation of manual tasks using scripting and application developmentInvestigate and adopt new technologies/tools as needs arise as well as implement said tools quickly and efficientlyEvaluate, test, and integrate new operating system versions, drivers, and patchesProvide technical analysis, resolve problems, and propose solutionsProvide support to and coordinate with Developers, Operations staff, and End-UsersProvide education and/or mentorship where needed to Teammates, Operations, Development and QAEnsure streamlined application deployments

Knowledge and Experience

8+ years building and managing infrastructure systemsExperience with virtualizationWorking experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Windows based systems, Linux a plusPrevious scripting experience is required – PowerShell, Python etc.Experience with Configuration Management tools like Ansible, Puppet etc.Must be a self-starterAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environmentAbility to communicate and effectively collaborate with internal departments and other outside parties in a professional mannerWorking knowledge of git, Jenkins or equivalentWorking knowledge of horizontal and vertical scaling for performance and high availabilityTop-tier analytics and problem solvingOrganization, and time management skills