Systems Engineer, Advisor

Responsibilities 

As an intermediate systems engineer, performs design of server and application architectures.  Performs the administrative operation and maintenance of server hardware and software. Maintains system security and executes practices and procedures, monitors usage statistics and logs, monitors and remedies attempts to penetrate or corrupt server files. Maintains baseline configurations and performs modification of configuration settings. Institutes troubleshooting and incident response procedures.  Troubleshoots system related problems. Provides team leadership and guidance to less experienced administrators.  Responsible for the training, motivation, discipline and performance evaluation of assigned employees.  Remains current in operating systems/software analysis and technological developments and applications. Recommends future direction or projects to management. Provides expertise and direction in the development or modification of software programs and applications to enhance an operating system.   

Education Requirements 

• BS or equivalent experience + 6-8 yrs experience as a systems engineer 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• DOD 8570 IAT Level II required (Level III preferred) 
• Experience with MS Exchange 2010/2013 and Unified Communications applications (MS OCS/Lync) 
• Extensive experience in Microsoft Active Directory administration to include Group Policy Management, DNS, DHCP,  
  and Identity & Credential Management 

• Strong experience with server virtualization (VMWare VCP5.x or Microsoft Hyper-V) 
• Experience with management of Storage Area Networking environments (familiarity with NetApp Data ONTAP preferred) 
• Experience with Enterprise-Level backup and restoration concepts and products 
• Competent to work at a high technical level on all phases of systems engineering activities 
• Excellent communication and briefing skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through 

• Solid worth ethic and the ability to work in a mission critical environment 
• Detail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work 
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to engineers with less experience 

Security Requirements 

• Must be able to obtain a security clearance 

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• ITILv3 Foundation certification 
• MCSE with Server Infrastructure or Private Cloud concentration 

Physical Demands 

• Lift over 35 LBS 
• Pass DoD’s medical requirements for OCONUS positions 

 Work Environment 

• Work environment is administrative office 

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