Job Title: Systems Engineer
Location: Washington DC (fully onsite 5 days a week in Chinatown)
Duration: 6 months (C2H)
Job Description
Top Needs:
- VMWARE and Windows
- SQL
- Someone coming from a smaller environment. Everyone has to help in all areas.
Responsibilities:
- Engineer, architect, design, implement, and administer on-premises infrastructure as well as cloud platforms such as GCP and AWS.
- Design and deploy solutions based on strategic business or technical requirements and serve as the technical point of contact for Windows, VMWARE, Hyper V, Active Directory, and third party platforms.
- Create the necessary high-level (HLD) and low-level design (LLD) documentations for the delivery and operational team hand-offs.
- Be responsible for internal systems, COTS applications, database, virtual environment, multifactor authentication using Splunk, SolarWinds, Big Query, Looker and storage arrays.
- Drive communication between the business and technology teams, providing detailed communications and instructions.
- Function as a Tier 3 resource to create in-depth technical analysis and conduct root cause analysis (RCA).
- Identify and deploy standard processes to prevent product issues and prioritize resolution with the various teams.
- Create and maintain knowledge base to prevent & resolve similar issues in a timely manner.
- Work within a team structure to architect next generation Data Center network solutions with a focus on innovation, stability, scalability, security, and performance.
- Design, lead, and supervise the delivery of Windows/VMWARE/Active Directory solutions across multiple data centers in several regions in the US.
- Prepare and present executive level material on the proposed solutions and benefits to MSE.
- Work with other 3rd party vendor security products that integrate with VMWARE/Windows.
- Provide Operational deployment guidance and assistance.
- Identify and manage risks within the assigned platforms.
- Assist in the automation monitoring, alerting, availability, recovery, and testing services.
- Operate in an Agile environment.
- Act as a reference and resource to leadership and Operations organizations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. or equivalent experience in Information Technology or Engineering is desired.
- 10+ years' experience in planning, design, implementation, and technical support of multi-vendor, multi-platform enterprise networks.
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
- Able to self-drive business requirements and prioritize work.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, and creative writing ability; able to work effectively with staff at all levels.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to balance and prioritize tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, solid attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Commitment to “internal client” and customer service principles.
- Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
Technical Skills:
- Extensive experience with VMware vSphere and Horizon.
- Configure and support an office 365 environment including Intune and MS defender.
- Experience with vRealize suite.
- Experience with AWS, GCP or other public clouds required.
- Through experience with SAN; Block and NFS storage systems and VMware Infrastructure.
- Familiarity with Palo Alto, VMWARE NSX and Arista MSS is desirable.
- Experience with Windows infrastructure such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and be comfortable with domain trust relationships, group policies, and DFS.
- Experience with overall security architecture and technologies.
- Significant experience providing layered security using single sign on technologies, multi factor authentication etc.
- Experience with Single Site, Multi-Site, and Federation deployments.
- Familiarity with Cisco and Arista network gear.
- Experience with Palo Alto FW and Panorama Software.
- VCDX, VCAP or VCP certification desired.
- Experience with Linux is a plus.