Senior Systems Engineer

VSP Vision Care•Rancho Cordova, CA

8d•$84,000 - $141,750

About The Position

Ensure optimum performance of infrastructure and enterprise-wide technology through the creation, advancement, and support of the technology, ensuring compatibility of design/components. This may include the operation of capacity software tools, and other software and hardware monitoring tools/technologies. May perform one or more of the following: Responsible for long-term planning for enterprise-wide technology aligned with organizational/GTS goals Install and maintain infrastructure throughout organization Provide support for projects in relation to enterprise system requirements and testing as needed Contribute technical expertise to the planning of system architecture Develop/maintain policies and procedures surrounding enterprise-wide technology Lead operations for system performance, complex problem determination, and resolution for systems at the different enterprise levels Develop guidelines for system implementation in regards to retaining system security Monitor system performance; perform complex problem determination and resolution for systems at the different enterprise levels Direct impact analysis regarding enterprise-wide technology May perform capacity planning, including long-term plans, tracking, analysis, and the impact and necessary modification of enterprise software and hardware Technical expert for support of system integration, software, and hardware at enterprise level for optimum performance Remain current on new technologies; introduce applicable technology in alignment with goals and for creative solutions Drive constructive change and provide leadership Job Specifications Typically has the following skills or abilities: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience Minimum 6 years of related experience Technical expert and leader for necessary input to project work Knowledge of application architecture, operating systems, etc.; ability to perform job independently Prefer capacity monitoring experience Technical planning experience necessary Ability to report on technical information, while tailoring to the audience Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for even most complex technical problems Excellent organization and time management skills Influence organizational best practices to better suit organization needs Identify and mitigate risks; contribute to risk management plan Excellent written and verbal communication skills to employees of all levels Demonstrated ability to direct others to optimal outcomes Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties Preferred Skills Good hardware and software skills on AIX, Linux, and Windows Redhat OpenShift AWS #LI-VISIONCARE Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here. Salary Ranges: $84,000.00 - $141,750.00 VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws. 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Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum 6 years of related experience
Technical expert and leader for necessary input to project work
Knowledge of application architecture, operating systems, etc.; ability to perform job independently
Technical planning experience necessary
Ability to report on technical information, while tailoring to the audience
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for even most complex technical problems
Excellent organization and time management skills
Influence organizational best practices to better suit organization needs
Identify and mitigate risks; contribute to risk management plan
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to employees of all levels
Demonstrated ability to direct others to optimal outcomes
Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties

Nice To Haves

Good hardware and software skills on AIX, Linux, and Windows
Redhat OpenShift
AWS
Prefer capacity monitoring experience

Responsibilities

Responsible for long-term planning for enterprise-wide technology aligned with organizational/GTS goals
Install and maintain infrastructure throughout organization
Provide support for projects in relation to enterprise system requirements and testing as needed
Contribute technical expertise to the planning of system architecture
Develop/maintain policies and procedures surrounding enterprise-wide technology
Lead operations for system performance, complex problem determination, and resolution for systems at the different enterprise levels
Develop guidelines for system implementation in regards to retaining system security
Monitor system performance; perform complex problem determination and resolution for systems at the different enterprise levels
Direct impact analysis regarding enterprise-wide technology
May perform capacity planning, including long-term plans, tracking, analysis, and the impact and necessary modification of enterprise software and hardware
Technical expert for support of system integration, software, and hardware at enterprise level for optimum performance
Remain current on new technologies; introduce applicable technology in alignment with goals and for creative solutions
Drive constructive change and provide leadership