Systems Engineer

• Support information systems to assure smooth, professional and cost effective operation of all IT systems
• Manage virtual environments and the servers and computers that are hosted
• Design and develop active directory standards using security groups, organization units and other standard practices in order to keep active directory manageable
• Maintain appropriate backup environment of not only software and data including on premise and cloud based backups.
• Support the migration of domain controllers and file/print servers from old hardware to new hardware infrastructure including the appropriate security and permissions requirements.
• Support and manage daily operational requirements to the virtual servers including patches and upgrades
• Manage Active Directory (users, security groups, distributions groups, etc)
• Maintain workstation and other computers handling day to day user support issues
• Support setup tasks in ERP system users, maintaining connection to SQL
• Generate and maintain effective documentation for processes and procedures to support IT functions
• Follow discrete protocol involving confidential material, accessibility and/or related activities

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Complete or working towards a four year Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field, or equivalent work experience to offset educational requirements
• Five years of experience working on information systems process improvement, project management or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• Ability manage and prioritize time effectively
• Ability to problem solve IT and related systems
• Ability to operate with high level of detail in performing duties and responsibilities

Language Skills

• Ability to write professionally for multiple outlets that conform to prescribed style and format
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively
• Ability to explain IT related topics in “layman’s” terms to non technical team members

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Computer Skills

• Proficient in VMWare ESXi virtual environments
• Proficient in Microsoft networking and Active Directory management.
• Proficient with MS Server 2012+, Windows 7/10 and handheld operating systems
• Proficient with networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, GPO and other computing/networking environmental configurations)
• Proficient in Network security standard fundamentals (Firewall security, AV/AS configurations, Password policy management and other security practices)
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
• Adapt to System Specific network, virtual environment software managing applications

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus
• Employee may occasionally be required to lift parts weighing up to 50 lbs

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate