Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description
The Senior Systems Engineer works with a team of skilled staff to implement, maintain and develop technical systems. Is a mentor and technical resource to IT Service Desk staff and other Systems Engineers, sharing responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance and support of the company’s global server, network, storage, and cloud infrastructure.
The Senior Systems Engineer participates in a variety of higher-level and/or cross-functional team projects including the planning, design, and implementation of server and network infrastructure components and complementary technologies such as data storage systems, backup systems, security products, and disaster recovery.
Systems Engineering &
Administration
System architecture, system engineering, system administration, and security administration of all server systems &
applications, includingbut not limited to Microsoft Windows Server operating systems, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Servers, and IIS systems, including FTP &
web.
Design, setup &
administration of all physical and virtual server systems.
Design, setup, and administration of Storage Area Networks, Network Attached Storage, SAN fabrics, backup &
recovery systems, tape libraries, and disaster recovery components.
Design, setup &
administration of all network systems including but not limited to, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access, wireless connectivity, and cloud network infrastructure.
Provide necessary documentation for all applications and systems.
Provide off-hours support, as needed, to support product updates, and equipment upgrades, and address technical issues.
Maintenance &
Projects
Patch management and infrastructure monitoring
Management and maintenance of the corporate network, including routers, switches, firewalls, remote access, and wireless connectivity.
Manage multifaceted and technically sophisticated projects and ongoing operations.
Meet project and task deadlines.
Service Development
Continually look to improve and refine the IS infrastructure services delivered to the business, globally.
Maintain knowledge of emerging technology.
Help define and meet SLA requirements for infrastructure components.
Contribute deep technical skills, and industry experience, and best practices to the rest of the team, driving change.
Communication &
Collaboration
Communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing with people at all organizational levels.
Work in a team environment making positive contributions to the organization.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff members, customers, and vendors.
Other duties as assigned or required.