What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer position at Custom Computer Specialists and Careers?
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CCS is a leading technology consulting firm providing best in class solutions to our clients for over 45 years. Expressed simply in our tagline – Right People, Right Results, Right Careers! Our philosophy is, in fact, an obsession that drives our behavior, our culture and our work. It’s why we put tremendous emphasis on hiring individuals that embody the principles that align with our obsession. We continue to successfully provide network integration, support services, products solutions, and applications services to our valued clients in the northeast. Our focus is simple...our goal is to make technology easy and to help our clients use it as effectively as possible.
OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support our client, a large Non-Profit based in Manhattan, NY. The System Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining multi-site Servers (Windows, Linux, VMWare, Azure Cloud environment).
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Windows Server/Active Directory administration
- Security and antivirus protection administration
- Server and network backup configuration and management,
- Exchange and Directory File Services management and administration
- Mobile device configuration and management. VPN and mobile management tools.
- Participation in infrastructure and network projects including setup, configuration and support of new technology.
- Proposing and implementing hardware, security, software options to improve infrastructure.
- Participation in security audits, intrusion testing activities. Remediation of any findings
- Disaster preparedness
- Maintain current hardware and software patch and release levels for servers and associated applications.
- Create, maintain and manage Power Shell scripts. Document scripts and record changes.
- Administration of logs, mailboxes, accounts, mail groups, personal and Share folders
- Troubleshoot and resolve Exchange or DFS related issues. Resolve mailbox issues if required.
- Troubleshoot and Monitor backup and replication process
- Ensure proper Security access procedures are implemented and maintained
- Schedule, monitor and report on all network server backup jobs. Adjust backup schedules to guarantee data availability and system performance.
- Perform system and data restores to support business requirements.
- Implement and maintain data archiving processes and procedures.
- Perform maintenance on backup jobs, including all file and email servers.
- Troubleshoot and resolve backup issues.
- Verify completion of scheduled backup jobs on a daily basis
- Provide maintenance and support of physical and virtual servers, including monitoring, verifying available server resources, patching or updating software and hardware.
- Perform day-to-day administration of Active Directory, including creating, disabling, or removing AD user accounts.
- Manage the Group Policy policies, implementation and file permission assignments.
- Maintain and extend ADFS services as required
- Review system audit logs and alerts as required. (Solar Winds)
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 -7 years in a Windows System administration role or equivalent.
- 3 years MS-Exchange and Directory File Services administration
- Experience and knowledge - MS SQL Server Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, Group Policy, PowerShell, Proof Point, Faddom
- Virtualization implementation and administration – VMware, VSphere, ESXi hosts
- Excellent Storage knowledge and experience – HP3PAR, NetApp
- System Backup/Restore - Veeam,
- Excellent knowledge of Network and hardware technologies - switches, routers, firewalls - CISCO
- Very strong analytical, problem solving, and debugging skills.
- Highly organized and detail oriented with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to express technical concepts effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work well independently and with people of varying degrees of technical expertise.
- Solid communication and negotiation skills with 3rd party vendors, IT staff and business areas
- Ability to travel between sites in the 5 boroughs as needed.
- Desire to grow and capability to learn.
- BS/BA Computer Science or equivalent
- MCSE, CCNA, VCP a plus
MEASUREMENTS
- Customer Satisfaction rating.
- Ensuring the client is properly supported.
- Technical Certifications.
CCS Offers:
- Competitive salaries
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Comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical and dental plans
- Company paid vision and short and long term disability plans
- Flexible spending programs including Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transit and Parking
- 401K with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Onsite fitness center (or gym membership reimbursement for client or satellite based employees)
- Company paid life Insurance
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Technical certification gift card rewards program
Come experience our unique culture and see how our “right people, right results” philosophy has led to our outstanding success! We are great place to start your IT career!
EEO Statement:
Custom Computer Specialists is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. To request a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position or to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, contact humanresources@customonline.com or 631-864-6699.
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000