Senior Systems Engineer

PEMCO•Portland, OR

1d•$94,115 - $177,738

About The Position

PEMCO has a dynamic and challenging opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our community. In this role, you are responsible for delivering mission critical infrastructure and ensuring the highest levels of availability, performance and security.

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent work experience (Computer science, Engineering or equivalent) is required
6 years of experience in supporting Microsoft technology stack, installing, configuring and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows based environments is required
5 years’ experience with server monitoring and alerting platforms, specifically troubleshooting capabilities
Knowledge of fundamental IT concepts, practices and procedures with broad knowledge of technology and solutions
Proven experience with systems planning, security principles, and general software management, best practices is required
Relevant industry certifications is required
ITIL and or other information technology certifications
MS Office: Skilled proficiency in MS Visio is required
MS Office: Skilled proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access is required
Job specific: Skilled proficiency in PeopleSoft HCM Suite in Core HR, Self Service, NA Payroll, Time and Labor is required
Job specific: Advanced proficiency of the underlying table structures and where PeopleSoft data reside and through understanding of PeopleSoft Application Architecture is required
Job specific: Advanced proficiency of PeopleSoft programming skills using various PeopleSoft tools such as People Tools, People Code, Application Package, Application Engine, Integration Broker, SQR, Crystal Report, Bi Publisher (XML Publisher), nVision, Approval Workflow Engine(AWE) Configuration experience, Hyperion and OBIEE is required
Precision: Is detail orientated and has a strong desire for accuracy and thoroughness

Responsibilities

Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure.
Manage small projects with reporting on project progress on a weekly basis.
Mentor others at different levels.
Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes.
Participate in the design of information and operations support systems.
Perform root cause analysis for production errors, liaise with vendors, other IT personnel and business users for problem resolution.
Lead or participate in efforts to create standards to be followed. Roadmap development of supported application stacks to meet stated or unstated company requirements.
Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks.
Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate technical information to non-technical users
Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability.
Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies, provide 2nd and 3rd level support.
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with PEMCO's policies, values, code of ethics and business conduct.
Authentically support the PEMCO Brand and constantly are on the lookout for top talent to join us to achieve our Mission to Worry Less and Live More.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision plans for themselves and their eligible family members with generous employer premium cost shares.
employer-paid basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance policies as well as long- and short-term disability benefit coverages.
eligible to participate in PEMCO’s 401(k) plan, which includes a generous employer match (2 for 1 on the first 6% employee pre-tax and/or Roth deferral, up to federal maximums).
Vacation accrues at a rate of 10 days for new hires, and increases based on a schedule to a maximum annual accrual of 25 days based on tenure
Granted four (4) personal days immediately upon hire
Paid holidays for the eight (8) holidays observed by PEMCO throughout the calendar year.
Granted up to ten (10) days of sick leave immediately upon hire (pro-rated based on hire date and full-time/part-time status), which is approximately 28 hours more per year than the Washington state-required accrual
paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, and employee volunteering in the community.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Education Assistance Program after one year of service
Scholarship program for children of PEMCO employees after one year of service
Employee Assistance Program
Well-being program
Discretionary taxable gifts and gift cards
other Perks & Benefits, including discounts on computer software and hardware, cell phone plans, and rental cars