Senior Systems Engineer

DataStaff, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Richmond, VA.
* This position is hybrid; 3 days per week will be onsite
* Must participate in on-call rotation 1 wk every 2 months
Responsibilities:

• Expertise working on Window Server 2008/2012/2016/2019 - Active Directory - Group Policies, Firewall Configuration, SSL Cert Renewal and Installation.
• Proper understanding of networking, firewall, NAT rules, Load Balancing and Ip configuration concepts.
• Considerable experience in systems administration functions with a focus on Server Administration
• Expertise with ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Workflow Manager Server v10.5.1, v10.8.1, 10.9.1 and greater
• Expertise with Portal for ArcGIS Server v10.5.1, v10.8.1, 10.9.1 and greater and Installing ArcGIS Web Adaptor and multiple Web Adaptors
• Expertise with Load Balanced ArcGIS Server products and Shared Config-Stores
• Expertise with ArcGIS License Manager, ArcGIS Desktop (ArcCatalog, ArcMap, etc )
• Expertise in Publishing ArcGIS Map Documents (not composing them), Deploying MXD files, SD files, SDE files, AGS files and JTC files
• Some knowledge of Python, JSON, Browser Dev Tools is very helpful and understand the relationship between IIS and Tomcat for ArcGIS Server
• Extensive systems administration experience on the Windows Server platform, with web/app server deployments and operations including IP, HTTP, HTTPS, STP, load balancing, clustering, firewall rules, failover, monitoring, diagnostics, and performance tuning, etc.
• Support in the areas of server and applications architecture, systems integration, and Internet/Intranet deployment for various .NET applications, as well as work in other aspects to support many other applications.
• Experience optimizing systems performance, troubleshooting systems problems, and analyzing usage and systems load issues of a highly technical nature.
• Experience in the administration/configuration of monitoring tools(SCCM/SCOM/NAGIOS/ETC)
• Strong troubleshooting abilities to get to the source of problems and think critically regarding possible solutions.
• Perform installations of software (including server upgrades and patching), Monitor servers to maintain/ensure system uptime and availability.
• Ability to take the lead on the most complex projects.
• Must display initiative, ability to work independently and be able to use extensive independent judgment.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Logical, clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work seamlessly within a team as well as manage individual tasks.
• Ability to react quickly to a fast paced, rapidly changing environment
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Independently perform a variety of complicated tasks.
• Work with a team of System Engineers.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both speaking and in writing.
• Review & refine existing processes to better align with agency/group priorities.
• Review the existing procedures and propose, execute, and/or direct necessary changes.
• Participate in on-call duties as necessary.
• Be able to work from-home and still provide expected level of support.
• Be available to support after hours work as needed.

Required Skills:

• 5 Years - Expertise with ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Workflow Manager Server v10.5.1, v10.8.1, 10.9.1 and greater
• 5 Years - Expertise with Portal for ArcGIS Server v10.5.1, v10.8.1, 10.9.1 and greater and Installing ArcGIS Web Adaptor and multiple Web Adaptors
• 5 Years - Expertise working on Window Server 2008/2012/2016/2019
• 5 Years - Expertise in the administration/configuration of monitoring tools(SCCM/SCOM)
• 5 Years - Expertise in different IIS manager and tomcat and Apache server

This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.