Sr. Systems Engineer

Overview

On Site
USD 65.00 - 70.00 per hour
Full Time

Skills

IT Infrastructure
Root Cause Analysis
Product Research
Research
Leadership
Configuration Management
Software Development Methodology
Standard Operating Procedure
SOP
Knowledge Base
Training
Orchestration
Scripting
Data Collection
Regulatory Compliance
Auditing
Forecasting
Performance Monitoring
Information Security
Capacity Management
Service Delivery
Technical Support
Mentorship
Professional Development
Management
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Certified Professional
Software Development
Agile
Scrum
DevOps
Project Management
IT Service Management
ITIL
FIM
SSO
ADFS
Multi-factor Authentication
Identity Management
System Security
Vulnerability Assessment
Firewall
Data Security
DLP
Symantec Enterprise Vault
Skype
Microsoft
Messaging
Communication
English
Systems Engineering
Microsoft Azure
Active Directory
Group Policy
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Cloud Computing
Virtual Private Network
POC
Citrix
Domain Controllers
PKI
Centrify
Microsoft Exchange
Business Software
Taxes
Life Insurance
Business Transformation
Law

Job Details

Top Skills' Details
1.) 5+ years of experience building and configuring Windows server infrastructure and systems
2.) Experience with Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS, PKI
3.) Experience supporting a hybrid environment (on prem / Azure)
Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves
looking for a Sr. Systems Engineer to join team. This person should have experience working in a hybrid environment (On-premise and cloud experience). Strong MS skillset as it relates to enterprise functionality such as Active Directory, Group Policies, PKI, DNS, etc. Diverse skillset and having worked in various parts of an infrastructure is always a plus for our environment. They would like the individual to come on, take on some tasks, and find their niche so to speak.
*****This person must be able to come onsite 2 days/a week with Thursday being required day in columbia.
Position Description:
The Systems Engineer is responsible for design, implementation, and maintaining Maxim's IT infrastructure technologies and services.
The Systems Engineer works collaboratively with the other Systems Engineers, and Solution Architects to design solutions based on performance and capacity projection, then work with project team in implementation planning and execution.
The Systems Engineer acts as Third Tier support within the Enterprise Operations group to resolve production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and develop KBAs to help address further cases.
The position provides advance guidance to other team members on technical matters related to their specializations, and may include focused product research and analysis when required.
The Systems Engineer will be able to act as a thought leader for their core technical competencies as well as bring their diverse experience on all technical and operational disciplines to provide direction across the team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with planning design technology solutions to fit IT strategies designed to address business needs. Includes working with vendors, other IT teams and Leadership in reviewing design and technical requirements.
Implement systems related technology projects
Creates and maintains design and configuration artifacts in accordance with Configuration Management and Systems Lifecycle best practices
Help define and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and best practices for their respective technologies.
Help creates Knowledge Base Articles (KBA's) for their respective technologies and conducts training for other team members.
Contributes in the development of automated repeatable scripts and orchestration. Scripts used to support automation of operations processes, and data collection for security compliance audits, capacity forecasting and performance monitoring.
Adheres to Information Security policies and contributes to creation of policies and related documents.
Support capacity planning and identifying proactive maintenance on their respective technologies and services to ensure service delivery
Contributes to the architecture peer review process
Contributes to the modernization of Maxim infrastructure strategy by helping evaluate, implement, and manage cloud based infrastructure and moving toward a more hybrid data center strategy.
Third tier technical support, and participate in troubleshooting methodology and often works with cross-team troubleshooting efforts.
Provides after-hours support for Infrastructure related emergencies as well occasional weekend maintenance
Interacts with customers and staff at the technical level, as required
Provide technical guidance and mentoring of junior Systems Engineers and System Administrators.
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Regularly engages in continual learning on their own time for their continued professional development.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in a related area or 8-10 years of experience in the field
Eight (8) years of direct experience with Microsoft products, to include Windows Server, Exchange Server, as well as Active Directory
MCSE or similar certifications are preferred
Experience supporting and working with Software Development Lifecycle (Agile, SCRUM, DevOps), Project Management Lifecycle, and IT Service Management (ITIL) processes
Engineering experience with a broad range of technologies and concepts listed below, have lead the delivery of projects for these technologies, and demonstrated technical knowledge as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in several of these areas.
o Microsoft Active Directory and related services
o Identity and Access Management (Active Directory, FIM/MIM, SSO/ADFS, MFA)
o Privileged Access Management technologies and concepts (Delinea, Centrify)
o Microsoft Certificate / PKI technologies
o System Security (Vulnerability assessment and remediation, Anti-Virus, Host-based Firewall)
o Data Security (DLP, AIP, Data Classification)
o Enterprise Messaging (Exchange, Symantec Enterprise Vault, Skype)
o Microsoft O365 Identity, Messaging, and Collaborative Service
o Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Platform Services
Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within field
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required
Skills
Windows, Azure, microsoft, active directory, Systems engineering
Top Skills Details
Windows,Azure,microsoft,active directory,Systems engineering
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Sr. Systems Engineer position
On-prem and cloud experience (Hybrid)
o MS Azure
Strong MS skillset
o Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS, PKI
Apps in Citrix have been migrated to the cloud
VPN POC - looking to move away from Citrix
New DR Site build out at TierPoint in Raleigh, NC
o Domain controllers, PKI, etc.
Centrify Dilenia for PAM
o That would be a plus
Exchange would be a plus
Business Apps budgeted for this year to be replaced
Experience Level
Expert Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Columbia,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2025.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

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