Senior Systems Engineer
Salem Five
- Salem, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Core Infrastructure and Engineering:
- Demonstrate knowledge of systems planning, security principles, and software best practices.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of software protocols, Internet standards, and core applications.
- Provide effective software troubleshooting and support.
- Utilize a working knowledge of network protocols and server operating systems.
- Align work with organizational goals, data privacy regulations, and project management.
- Communicate technical concepts in user-friendly language.
- Exhibit self-motivation, attention to detail, and strong analytical problem-solving skills.
- Prioritize tasks effectively, even in high-pressure environments, while maintaining a strong customer service orientation and collaborating seamlessly in a team-oriented setting.
- Microsoft Azure
- Infrastructure: Oversee and maintain the Microsoft Azure environment, including VMs, Backup, Windows Autopatch, Storage Accounts, Azure AD, SSO, Azure Site Recovery, and Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.
- On-Premises to Cloud Migrations: Lead and execute on-premises to cloud system migrations, ensuring seamless transitions while maintaining data security and integrity.
- SAN & Storage Solutions: Administer and optimize SAN and Storage solutions to ensure data availability and performance.
- Secure File Transfer Solution: Manage and maintain the MoveIT Secure Managed File Transfer solution, including Automation, Transfer, and Gateway services, to facilitate secure file transfers.
- Vulnerability Management: Identify and remediate vulnerabilities to enhance the security of our systems and data.
- Server Patching: Implement server patching and maintenance to ensure system integrity and security.
- Data Backup & Recovery: Administer data backup and recovery solutions to safeguard critical data.
- Vendor Management: Manage vendor relationships for compliance purposes and service engagements, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
- Monitoring & Incident Management: Monitor and maintain system and application monitoring infrastructure and integrate incident management tools to streamline incident response.
- M365 and Collaboration Tools: Familiarity with M365 Microsoft 365, including Teams and OneDrive, to enhance collaboration and productivity within the organization.
- VMWare Expertise: Manage VMWare environments, including VM and storage management, and perform updates for optimal performance.
- Branch Server Management: Maintain branch servers, ensuring their functionality and performance.
- Acquisition Support: Assist with data migration during bank and agency acquisitions, ensuring a secure and seamless transfer of data.
- Mid-Tier Application Management: Oversee the management, support, and integration of in-house mid-tier applications, collaborating with application development teams to align technology solutions with business goals.
- Demonstrated experience in the design, development, and implementation of software systems, applications, and related products.
- Proven experience with systems planning, security principles, and general software management best practices.
- Working technical knowledge of current software protocols and Internet standards.
- Excellent software troubleshooting experience.
- Working knowledge of network and PC operating systems.
- Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
- Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
- Good project management skills.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required.
- Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
- Highly self motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
- Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
- Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Current Microsoft MCSE certification or demonstrated practical experience.
Valid driver’s license - Some travel may be required.Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds i.e., Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus