Systems Engineer - Systems Engineer II

Job#: 3021752

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer II

DURATION: 2 MONTHS

LOCATION: ONSITE IN NORTH READING, MA

PAY RATE: $53 - $63 HOURLY

Job Description: The successful engineer in this role will:

Understand how commodity servers, operating systems and networks function, perform and scale.

Possess superb troubleshooting, project management and problem analysis skills.

Drive technical innovation and efficiency in infrastructure operations via automation.

Design server monitoring and management solutions using automation and self-repair.

Create processes that enhance operational workflow and provide positive customer impact.

Dive deep to resolve problems at their root, looking for failure patterns amenable to long-term solutions via simplification and automation.

Avoid re-inventing the wheel and prefer appropriately simple, repeatable solutions over more complex and failure prone ones.

Recognize and adopt best practices in documentation, testing, security, operational support at scale, and efficient use of resources.

Develop appropriate metrics to demonstrate performance at improving operational efficiency.

Core Requirements:

In depth knowledge of & experience deploying and operating Linux or other UNIX variants in a datacenter environment.

Relentless passion for frugality and out-of-the-box engineering.

Strong system troubleshooting skills.

Proficiency and experience in automation via Perl/Python programming and shell scripting.

Good understanding of standard internet protocols (Ethernet, ARP, IP, ICMP, UDP, TCP, SSL, DNS, HTTP, etc.)

Demonstrable grasp of security best practices in server configuration, tool development, and access controls.

Experience in building SQL queries.

Highly Desirable Attributes:

Knowledge of C, C++ or Java.

Knowledge of VCS (git, mercurial, svn).

Experience deploying or managing servers in large-scale, geographically diverse environments.

Understanding & experience of managing and monitoring large scale disk sub-systems.

Operational knowledge of common enterprise switching and routing platforms

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.