Systems Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Systems Engineer II in North Reading, MA.

Responsibilities:
* 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

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)
* Understanding of AWS technologies
* 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

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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