Experienced Systems Engineer

Taylor Communications • Arden Hills, MN

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About The Position

Taylor Corporation is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join their team in Arden Hills, Minnesota. This role involves building, upgrading, configuring, and administering Windows servers, as well as troubleshooting and maintaining server environments. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and requires a proactive approach to managing multiple projects and responding to customer needs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a Systems Engineer capacity.
• Fluency in both verbal and written English language skills.
• Capability of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks based on supervisor guidance.
• Experience in upgrading Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows 2012 R2.
• Skills in upgrading Windows Server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2016, 2019, or 2022.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting issues related to Windows operating systems, software, and hardware.
• Competency in pre-implementation project planning and post-implementation documentation.
• Experience in utilizing Word and Excel from an end-user perspective.
• Experience with storage systems, deployment, and configuration, provisioning, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Linux operating system environments.
• Experience with Hyper V and VM solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft server technologies and relevant training or certifications (MCSE or MCP certifications).
• Experience performing first- or second-level Windows server operations support in a small- to mid-scale business.
• Basic understanding of network protocols, principles and concepts including the ability to troubleshoot local connectivity issues.
• Experience with service management framework such as ITIL.
• Experience creating and implementing a systems administration and improvement program to maximize up-time and service delivery in accordance with business needs and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build, upgrade, configure, provision, install and administer Windows servers from scratch spanning different platforms and configurations.
• Oversee Windows Server cumulative patch updates and troubleshoot issues with patching.
• Perform basic monitoring, troubleshooting and repair of all aspects of servers, operating systems, and hardware.
• Respond to customer impacting events and diagnose, resolve, and communicate problems.
• Perform routine maintenance activities on customer server environments.
• Upgrade and downgrade servers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including several health plans to choose from.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees