Senior System Engineer

Overview

On Site
Full Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - 1 year
100% Travel

Skills

TCP/IP
SolarWinds
LINUX
IAM
lan
WAN
Windows Server
DNS
BGP
DHCP
OSPF
MPLS
Kaseya
Cynet
Nagios
PRTG

Job Details

About this Position:

Job Title: Senior System Engineer

Responsibilities and Duties:

Network Planning

  • Architect and optimize enterprise-level LAN/WAN topologies, including routers, switches, firewalls, and SD-WAN solutions.

  • Implement VLANs, QoS, and load balancing strategies to ensure secure, efficient traffic management.

  • Perform bandwidth forecasting and traffic analysis using advanced monitoring tools.

  • Document network diagrams and establish network performance baselines for capacity planning.

Network & Systems Administration

  • Administer and maintain Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or Fortinet network devices.

  • Leverage enterprise monitoring platforms (Kaseya, Cynet, SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG) to track availability, uptime, and performance.

  • Manage Windows Server, Linux, and VMware environments, including AD, DNS, DHCP, and GPO management.

  • Configure and secure VPN tunnels (IPSec, SSL) to enable remote workforce operations.

  • Automate system health checks and log monitoring using PowerShell, Bash, or Python scripts.

Hardware Planning & Deployment

  • Plan, procure, and integrate enterprise-class servers, SAN/NAS storage solutions, and virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Nutanix).

  • Conduct compatibility analysis and capacity planning for hardware expansion.

  • Deploy and configure end-user devices, thin clients, and multi-factor authentication hardware.

  • Implement imaging and deployment automation tools (SCCM, MDT, Intune).

Hardware Replacement Planning

  • Develop and enforce hardware lifecycle management policies, aligned with warranty and EOL (End of Life) schedules.

  • Create detailed replacement roadmaps for servers, network gear, and endpoints.

  • Negotiate vendor contracts and SLAs for timely procurement and deployment.

  • Leverage IT asset management tools (ServiceNow, Lansweeper, GLPI) for tracking lifecycle status.

Security Planning

  • Design, implement, and audit Zero Trust security frameworks.

  • Develop Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies, leveraging SSO and MFA solutions.

  • Enforce compliance with HIPAA, NIST 800-53, CJIS, and ISO 27001 security standards.

  • Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments using Nessus, Qualys, or OpenVAS.

  • Architect endpoint security solutions using EDR/XDR platforms (Cynet, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne).

Security Feature Deployment & Monitoring

  • Deploy and manage SIEM/SOAR platforms (Splunk, QRadar, Azure Sentinel) for real-time event correlation.

  • Monitor and analyze security logs for threat intelligence and incident response.

  • Implement patch management and system hardening using WSUS, SCCM, and Kaseya.

  • Oversee incident response playbooks to reduce MTTR (Mean Time to Resolution).

  • Test and validate disaster recovery plans through regular simulations.

Project Management

  • Lead cross-functional teams through ITIL/Agile methodologies for system upgrades, migrations, and deployments.

  • Create detailed project roadmaps with milestones, KPIs, and risk registers.

  • Oversee Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Teams deployments to enhance collaboration.

  • Manage cloud transformation initiatives (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) with emphasis on hybrid and multi-cloud architecture.

  • Deliver comprehensive monthly reports summarizing uptime, incident trends, SLA compliance, and security posture.

  • Provide Tier III escalation support with rapid response times for critical incidents.

Qualifications and Skills

Experience

  • 10+ years in enterprise IT support with at least 5 years supporting municipalities or public sector entities.

  • Proven ability to manage environments with 200+ end-users and multiple remote sites.

Technical Proficiency

  • Networking: Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VPN technologies.

  • Servers & Virtualization: Expertise with Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi/vSphere, Hyper-V, and Active Directory Domain Services.

  • Cloud: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, and M365 environments (Exchange Online, Intune, SharePoint).

  • Storage & Backup: Familiarity with SAN, NAS, Veeam, Commvault, and Azure Site Recovery.

  • Cybersecurity: Strong expertise with firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR, SIEM, IAM, and MFA solutions.

  • Tools: Proficient in Kaseya, IT Glue, Cynet, SolarWinds, ServiceNow, and scripting (PowerShell, Bash).

Compliance Knowledge

  • Deep understanding of HIPAA, CJIS, FISMA, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 frameworks.

Project Leadership

  • Skilled in ITIL v4, Agile, and DevOps practices, with a track record of delivering mission-critical projects.

  • Ability to lead migrations, cloud adoptions, and infrastructure modernization efforts.

Soft Skills

  • Exceptional ability to translate technical solutions into executive-level strategies.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

  • Effective stakeholder engagement and cross-department collaboration.

Certifications (Highly Preferred)

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect or Systems Administrator

  • Cisco CCNP / CCIE

  • CompTIA Security+ / CySA+ / CASP+

  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

  • ITIL v4 Foundation

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