Infrastructure Engineering (Exchange)

Infrastructure Engineering(Exchange) - Contract - New York, NY - $60.00 - $62.00/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately support dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Infrastructure Engineering(Exchange) in New York, NY

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining both physical and virtual servers (Windows and Linux) in a VMware environment hosted on an HPE platform. The role involves monitoring server performance, capacity, and availability, applying patches and security updates, and implementing best practices for server hardening.

Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers (Windows/Linux) 2012, 2016, 2019 and 2022
Linux Red Hat 8.9
SQL Server 2016
Manage VMware ESX/ESXi environments on HPE platforms
Maintain and restore VM backups and snapshots
Administrate [SRM] Site Recovery Manager and vSphere Replication
Ensure disaster recovery strategies are in place and regularly tested
Monitor server performance, capacity, and availability
Apply patches, updates, and security hardening measures
Administer and troubleshoot networking technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN)
Managing 2019 Active Directory environments
Familiarity with cloud platforms Support cloud platforms (Azure and AWS)
Utilize automation tools such as PowerShell scripts
Administer and manage storage solutions (NetApp/Dell EMC)
Support and Administration of Exchange Hybrid Environments (on-premises and M365, win 2019) including Archiving solutions hosted on Enterprise Vault CA/DA, and RightFax
Automating administrative tasks using PowerShell and scripting tools.
Knowledge of Email protocols [SMTP, IMAP and POP]
Manage Citrix environments, including published Virtual Applications and NetScaler ADC
Meraki [Guest Wi-Fi]
Backup and replication solutions (Veritas NetBackup and Arcserve HRA replication)
Riverbed [Wan optimization]
Ensure high availability and reliability of systems through proactive monitoring
Diagnose and resolve server and infrastructure-related issues using ServiceNow ITSM tools
Maintain comprehensive documentation of server configurations, processes, and procedures
IT Assessment management and maintenance in ServiceNow.
Collaborate with application teams, security teams, vendors, and project teams utilizing Jira Framework
Understanding of Active Directory, GPO and OU's

Skills & Requirements

Microsoft Exchange (hybrid: on-prem + Azure)
Citrix, VMware, Storage
Windows/Linux
Networking (basic - nice to have)
Meraki (nice to have)
Quick thinking, able to juggle priorities
Not a micromanagement environment so needs to be independent
Strong communication with business teams; ability to translate technical concepts into layman's terms

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text .

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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