We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join our team. This role involves managing and allocating infrastructure resources, providing support for network/server hardware and software, and collaborating with application development teams on infrastructure projects. You will bring your expertise in cloud infrastructure, system architecture, and network management to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability of our systems.
Title: Senior Systems Engineer (Information Technology Infrastructure Engineer)
Duration: 12 Months contract
Location: Brookfield, WI 53045
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and allocate infrastructure resources, supporting IT operations, including web applications, cloud infrastructure, and WAN systems.
- Provide secondary support for network and server hardware/software, including installation and maintenance of UNIX servers.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system service failures by identifying issues, analyzing the situation, and implementing corrective actions.
- Develop, install, and test new network hardware/software releases, system upgrades, patches, and resolve related software issues.
- Monitor system activities, fine-tuning system parameters and configurations to optimize performance and ensure security.
- Provide senior-level expertise on systems architecture decisions and priorities.
- Engage with application development teams on current infrastructure projects, evaluate existing solutions, and make recommendations for improvements.
- Approve system designs and function as a technical lead on complex projects.
- Facilitate the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines for designing technology solutions.
- Manage and maintain hardware, software, security, internet connectivity, and middleware components.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering or a related field.
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Kubernetes), network management (firewalls, Palo Alto, HPE Aruba), and VMware/VSAN.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 27001 security standards and disaster recovery planning.
Preferred Skills:
- Relevant certifications in Cisco, Microsoft, VMware, or other technical specialties.
- Experience with Azure services (VMS, etc.), firewalls (Palo Alto), and network security management.