IT Systems Engineer - Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.
Houston, TX 77079
About the Job
Our team is growing! Our corporate office is located in the energy corridor and we are adding to our IT team! We are looking for a Systems Engineer who will support infrastructure implementation, environment organization, and service optimization on information systems within the existing corporate environment. Activities will include the buildout of VMware environments, developing and using automation tools and techniques, maintenance of customer-facing business applications, Active Directory, Hybrid Exchange Online, Intranet application access permissions, etc. You will also be ensuring the safe transfer, secure storage and archival of all company data as well as assisting the Support team with service escalations with the highest level of support. The ability to troubleshoot complex problems is required. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and supplemental insurance as well as a matching 401K, PTO and the opportunity for growth within our organization.
Responsibilities:Principle Duties and Responsibilities will include:
- Managing, administering, and proposing design improvements, making recommendations and implementations to achieve best practices
- Administering existing VMware and server environment; creating and deploying new VM servers and workstations. Suggesting improvements to existing processes and procedures.
- Collaborating with other Infrastructure staff to find solutions to complex issues.
- Interacting with internal clients to resolve issues, communicating with external clients in a professional manner maintaining discretion.
- Creating and updating documentation.
System Specific Duties:
- Server Applications / Software administration
- Server / application administration, maintenance, and migrations
- Designing, implementing, and administering file server permissions and securities
- Administration of RDS cluster consisting of multiple Session Hosts and collections.
- Microsoft Cloud Services
- Administration and implementations related to Azure Active Directory, Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Office365 and Intune
- Active Directory
- A/D and DNS design and administration
- Adding, removing, updating user account information
- Creating and implementing password policies and resetting passwords as required
- Monitoring and maintaining security roles within Active Directory
- Performing AD migrations and integrations where required
- Performing user audits and working with HR department to maintain data integrity
- Assisting in the creation of automated processes to streamline administrative functions
- Assisting in the creation of processes that pertain to system functions
- Coordinating with Human Resources regarding onboarding and termination processes and procedures, integration with HR system and automation
- Implementation and adherence to policies and standards for systems access
- Assisting support team with software deployments and administration of SCCM
- Maintaining Systems documentation
- Monitoring and maintaining remote / branch office server performance
- Providing support to Network, Telecom and Support teams as required
- Assisting with the inventory management of software licenses, software, hardware, and other IT supplies.
- Assisting with the selection, presentation, and purchase of software and other IT solutions
- Perform capacity planning for on premise and cloud environments
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience.
- 3+ years Systems Engineering experience preferred.
- Experience with PowerShell scripting
Systems Knowledge Requirements:
Critical:
- Understanding all aspects of administering and maintaining corporate networking and systems infrastructure, including MPLS, VPN, network connectivity, Internet access, email, servers, etc.
- Demonstrated proficiency and experience administering virtualized server environments using VMware
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Windows Server operating systems
- Proficiency and experience administering Office 365 and Exchange Online
Need to be:
- Proficient with backup and restore technologies, Veeam is a plus
- Experienced in maintaining a hybrid on-premise / O365 environment
- Able to maintain a global Active Directory including sites and services, domain replication, and group policy
- Proficient in administering and scripting in PowerShell
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Able to produce excellent documentation
Familiarity with:
- Understanding the implementation and maintenance of Firewalls, Cisco preferred
- Basic understanding of switching and routing protocols. Experience with OSPF, BGP, Access Control Lists, route redistribution, and path selection is a plus
- Experience with Network Access Control mechanisms. Cisco ISE preferred
- Understanding of IPSEC VPN technology from multiple vendors, experience with Cisco / Meraki VPN a plus
- Systems communication protocols such as DNS, DHCP, NETBIOS etc.
- Wireless Access Points and wireless security protocols such as Cisco Meraki EAP
- Cybersecurity and endpoint protection solutions
- Agile project management and operational practices