Job Description

Title: Systems Engineer

Type: Contract

Location: New York, NY

Must Have: Hands on management and maintenance of VMware, administering Windows and Active Directory

US citizens and Green Card Holders and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time.

Summary Description

As a Systems Engineer you will be part of a team responsible for designing, managing, maintaining, and monitoring the VMware and Active Directory environments implemented at our Client. You will also work closely with other groups in developing both on-premises and cloud-based automation solutions.  You will function as a subject matter expert and will be expected to make technical decisions on the infrastructure supporting core business services. 

Responsibilities:

• Hands on management and maintenance of VMware, including patching and disaster recovery.
• Experience maintaining and administering Windows and Active Directory.
• Ability to script (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Strong grasp of automation tools including Ansible.
• Technical representative for key infrastructure initiatives, leading engagements with staff and vendors.
• Duties include advanced problem resolution, system upgrades, integrations with developers and business users, system resource analysis, project planning, and training operational staff in procedures.
• Written communication and documentation for audiences both technical and non-technical.
• Client and vendor relationship management with direction from the Infrastructure Director.
• Technical project task management and prioritization.

 Special Skills/Abilities

• Experience with developing automation workflows.
• Proven communication and documentation skills.
• Expert level troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to balance working independently and as part of a tightly linked team, to prioritize issues and multiple projects based on documented criticality.
• Desire to be a subject matter expert and learn new technology stacks.
• The ability to succeed in an interactive and fast paced group of technology experts is required. 
• Knowledge of security best practices
• Linux administration experience a plus.
• ITIL model of change control a plus

Other Requirements

• Experience with developing automation workflows.
• Proven communication and documentation skills.
• Expert level troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to balance working independently and as part of a tightly linked team, to prioritize issues and multiple projects based on documented criticality.
• Desire to be a subject matter expert and learn new technology stacks.
• The ability to succeed in an interactive and fast paced group of technology experts is required. 
• Knowledge of security best practices
• Linux administration experience a plus.
• ITIL model of change control a plus