Systems Engineer

Marotta Controls•Parsippany, NJ

32d•$135,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The systems engineer is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software, and related procedures adhere to organizational standards and enable staff to efficiently perform their duties. This individual will assist with day to day technical issues as well participate in the implementation of the broader technology strategy. Duties include requirements gathering, research & development, technical analysis and design, and the testing and rolling-out of the solutions. This individual is accountable for the following systems: Windows systems infrastructure including VMWare, Windows Server 2019, Group Policy Administration, Active Directory, Office 365 Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services, Citrix Virtual desktop environment, Backup infrastructure (Veeam) Sectigo, Zerto . Responsibilities on these systems include engineering and provisioning, operations and support, maintenance, and research and development to ensure continual innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Must be a US person
Five to seven years’ experience implementing infrastructure project
Microsoft Server certification
Experience supporting virtual desktop environments
Technical solution design and planning experience
Basic understanding of the project management life cycle
Well-developed practical operating knowledge of common desktop/laptop hardware and application software specifically.
Windows/ Windows Server 2019
Active Directory
Group Policy
MS Office Suite/Office 365
Workstation imaging processes
Print services and printers
Planning, design and delivery expertise with the following technologies and activities:
Microsoft Database technologies: SQL Server
Microsoft Communication technologies such as Office 365 and Skype
Microsoft Collaboration technologies: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS)
System application, systems management, and data communication including basic networking in LAN/WAN environment and remote access solutions
Strong attention to detail
Good problem solving skills with the ability to think creatively
Excellent written and verbal skills, including ability to clearly articulate technical issues and activities to technical and non-technical staff
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt in a complex and changing environment
Consistently meet expected production, accuracy and quality standards as set by management
Must be team oriented with the ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

Amazon Web Services (AWS) certification
Information security certification (CISSP, Security+, CySA+)
Defense/Aerospace industry understanding/background a plus
Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies
Knowledge of NIST Cyber Security Framework and associated controls
Knowledge of networking concepts including SD-WAN, AWS Direct Connect, and Cisco Umbrella

Responsibilities

Responsible for implementation of infrastructure including Windows servers, VMWare, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
Implements strategic architectures for the overall IT project portfolio as required by the business.
Participates in proof of concepts to assist in defining technology direction and enabling business strategy.
Conducts end-to-end technical implementations
Manage and set policy for Active Directory
Implement group policy
Troubleshoot, migrate, maintain, and monitor file servers
Monitor network performance including connection to AWS for virtual desktops
Monitors backups and ensures 100% completion
Provide third level support for high priority issues
Adhere to installation and configuration procedures
Research and recommend innovative and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale