Systems Engineer (Senior) - Georgia IT Inc.
Austin, TX & Atanta, GA
About the Job
Job Title: Systems Engineer (Senior)
Location: ATC 1300 Park Center Drive Austin TX 78753 US, SSC 2455 Paces Ferry Road Atlanta GA 30339 US
Start By: 2/16/15
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Rate: DOE (Only w2/1099)
Description/Comment:
Plans, designs and deploys large scale complex systems, including enterprise infrastructure, information systems, ERP applications, and internet technologies. Projects typically involve on both software and hardware components. Evaluates existing systems to understand capabilities and recommend solutions. Works with non-technical business owners to understand needs and develops a technical solution. Participates in the layout design and installation of new systems or modification of existing systems. Develops and manages systems integration projects. Identifies and resolves existing system deficiencies.
Additional Job Details:
The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for design, build and support of Windows server infrastructure in Home Depot data centers, stores and distribution center environment. This includes hardware platform, adjunct devices such as RAID arrays, Windows operating systems and other common software packages. The Senior Systems Engineer is also responsible for Microsoft Active Directory. This includes technologies that closely interface with Active Directory such as Active Directory Certificate Services, Client, DNS, and WINS. The Senior Engineer will be part of a team that develops and executes infrastructure projects for data centers, stores and distribution centers. They provide L4 operational support, create and maintain tools for support, provides mentoring and training to IT Operations and IT Help Desk associates. The Engineer also performs root cause analysis for issues as well as proposing and developing preventative measures.
Preferred Skills
• Minimum of 5 years of system administration/engineering experience in a Windows business enterprise production environment.
• Extensive hand-on experience with Microsoft Active Directory and the Windows operating systems, utilities, tools and applications.
• Ability to write and review PowerShell scripts and understand general scripting practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows clustering, server virtualization, load-balancing, high availability fundamentals.
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS).
• Experience with Microsoft Distributed File System (Client).
• Experience with SCCM, SCORCH, SCOM, Splunk, Puppet preferred.
• Set up network interfaces on servers, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues related to the servers. Must understand basic networking items such as Ethernet, ARP, and TCP/IP. Working Knowledge of LDAP, DNS, WINS, SNMP, and NTP configuration.
• Experience with Vmware ESX server, HA administration functions to support 24/7/365 mission-critical business applications.
• Experience with process/procedure improvement and solution development, documentation, implementation.
• Ability to prioritize work activity and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Soft Skills Needed
• Expert knowledge of server fundamentals (hardware and software) is essential.
• Ability to listen to what the user is saying and then interpret what he/ she is trying to get across.
• The ability to work autonomously and with a diverse team.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to present ideas and take charge of projects.
Location: ATC 1300 Park Center Drive Austin TX 78753 US, SSC 2455 Paces Ferry Road Atlanta GA 30339 US
Start By: 2/16/15
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Rate: DOE (Only w2/1099)
Description/Comment:
Plans, designs and deploys large scale complex systems, including enterprise infrastructure, information systems, ERP applications, and internet technologies. Projects typically involve on both software and hardware components. Evaluates existing systems to understand capabilities and recommend solutions. Works with non-technical business owners to understand needs and develops a technical solution. Participates in the layout design and installation of new systems or modification of existing systems. Develops and manages systems integration projects. Identifies and resolves existing system deficiencies.
Additional Job Details:
The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for design, build and support of Windows server infrastructure in Home Depot data centers, stores and distribution center environment. This includes hardware platform, adjunct devices such as RAID arrays, Windows operating systems and other common software packages. The Senior Systems Engineer is also responsible for Microsoft Active Directory. This includes technologies that closely interface with Active Directory such as Active Directory Certificate Services, Client, DNS, and WINS. The Senior Engineer will be part of a team that develops and executes infrastructure projects for data centers, stores and distribution centers. They provide L4 operational support, create and maintain tools for support, provides mentoring and training to IT Operations and IT Help Desk associates. The Engineer also performs root cause analysis for issues as well as proposing and developing preventative measures.
Preferred Skills
• Minimum of 5 years of system administration/engineering experience in a Windows business enterprise production environment.
• Extensive hand-on experience with Microsoft Active Directory and the Windows operating systems, utilities, tools and applications.
• Ability to write and review PowerShell scripts and understand general scripting practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows clustering, server virtualization, load-balancing, high availability fundamentals.
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS).
• Experience with Microsoft Distributed File System (Client).
• Experience with SCCM, SCORCH, SCOM, Splunk, Puppet preferred.
• Set up network interfaces on servers, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues related to the servers. Must understand basic networking items such as Ethernet, ARP, and TCP/IP. Working Knowledge of LDAP, DNS, WINS, SNMP, and NTP configuration.
• Experience with Vmware ESX server, HA administration functions to support 24/7/365 mission-critical business applications.
• Experience with process/procedure improvement and solution development, documentation, implementation.
• Ability to prioritize work activity and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Soft Skills Needed
• Expert knowledge of server fundamentals (hardware and software) is essential.
• Ability to listen to what the user is saying and then interpret what he/ she is trying to get across.
• The ability to work autonomously and with a diverse team.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to present ideas and take charge of projects.
Source : Georgia IT Inc.