Senior Systems Engineer / Senior Network Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Location: New York, NY or Washington DC or Los Angeles, CA

Duration: Full time

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We have an immediate opening for a Senior Systems Engineer who is a dynamic problem solver and critical project contributor in a technologically evolving environment.

The Senior Systems Engineer is a senior-level generalist on a team of senior systems engineers and is an expert in core infrastructure technologies including networking, storage, computing, messaging and mobility systems, database systems, cloud-based services, and operational security. The Senior Systems Engineer develops, implements, and maintains expert technical solutions for all new and existing systems.

In this capacity, the Senior Systems Engineer will:

· Design, implement, and manage Firm systems including networks, storage, MSSQL, Exchange, physical and virtual servers, Active Directory and Group Policy, Certificate Services, authentication systems, and remote access and mobility systems.

· Administer and support cloud-based systems and related services (e.g., Azure, Office365).

· Oversee and ensure the optimal performance of systems; Perform frequent and long-term maintenance in addition to management of user-facing tasks using established and evolving IT Service Management best practices.

· Provide expert escalated technical support and IT internal mentoring for network and system operations across the Firm.

· Prepare and distribute technical documentation for all assigned systems and projects involving processes, procedures, troubleshooting guides, training, and change management logs.

· Establish and maintain relationships with IT external customers, vendors, and partners.

· Work overtime, on-call and/or non-standard hours, and travel as required; and

· Handle additional related projects as needed.

Proficiencies:

· Cisco network certifications (CCNA,CCNP), or equivalent.

· Microsoft system certifications (MCP,MCSE), or equivalent.

· NetApp data management certifications (NCDA) or VAST Data equivalent.

· Extensive experience with ITIL based IT Service Management procedures (ServiceNow preferred platform).

· Expert proficiency in design and implementation of IT infrastructure systems in large scale Microsoft Windows-based enterprise environments.

· Expert proficiency in Active Directory design, support, and administration with a focus on least privilege and tiered security models.

· Expert proficiency in IP networks (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN, VLAN, Wi-Fi) design, engineering, and management.

· Expert proficiency in network and storage design and maintenance (SAN - Storage Area Network, NAS - Network Attached Storage) using vSAN and VAST Data technologies.

· Expert proficiency in a variety of systems, servers, and protocols (Cisco, Citrix, VMware/VCF/vSAN, TCP/IP, DNS, Active Directory).

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft OfficeSuite.

· Advanced knowledge of PowerShell; and

· Advanced knowledge of Enterprise backup software.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree and/or advanced degrees in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field (preferred); and

· At least 8 years of technical experience (preferred); At least 5 years’ building and supporting complex network operating systems and advanced networks (required).