Acxiom is looking for a Systems Engineer that will ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of information systems that support core organizational functions and customers. This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all operating systems assigned. The Systems Engineer will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues in order to maximize the benefit of IT systems. This opportunity is open to remote candidates.

What you will do:

• Determines need for and Responsible for installing and configuring server operating systems and build/utilize OS provisioning repositories where available
• Writes batch and shell scripts for computer systems automation and information gathering.
• Review computer systems performance and identify, recommend and implement corrective actions
• Documents server design run books and mentors other with less experience
• Develop guidelines and installation instructions for software programs and code upgrades
• Build Operating system patch deployment schedules to efficiently execute mass patch deployments
• Build code deployment methodologies and create run books for others to utilize
• Responsible for storage configurations and general understand of SAN Storage and tools
• Participate in the execution of Disaster Recovery exercises and own specific server tasks
• Possess a full understanding of server hardware components, including blades, enclosures and/or physical servers
• Knowledgeable with network design, components and computer systems interactions

What you will need:

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or equivalent work experience
• F5 APM 3+ years hands on administration of F5 APM environments other VPN experience would be considered
• CrowdStrike 2+ years hands on administration of CrowdStrike environments other Anti-Virus experience would be considered
• NetSkope 2+ years hands on administration experience of NetSkope environments other DLP experience would be considered.
• Windows 3+ years hands on administration of Windows OS environments
• VMware 2+ years hands on administration of VMware environments
• Linux 2+ years hands on administration with RHEL or other Linux environments

What will set you a part:

• ITIL Foundations Certified
• Understands the competitive landscape from both a business and technical perspective
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists (MCTS)
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
• VMware Certified Professional - VCP
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator

Who is Acxiom?

We are leaders in helping brands achieve the number one mantra for every business - know your customer. For fifty years, we've helped marketers deal with a fast-changing future of growing channels, data and technology. By understanding the customer, marketers can communicate with relevance everywhere and drive better customer experiences that build a better brand and, in turn, better business. We're one of the marketing industry's most experienced, respected and forward-thinking leaders. For nearly fifty years, we've helped the world's best marketers understand their customers so that they can reach people with relevance rather than randomness. Our products and solutions form the data foundation that make it possible for marketers to drive better customer experiences and meaningful interactions at scale across every channel.

Our job opportunities will give you the opportunity to showcase your talents, grow your skills, and expose you to cutting-edge technologies, whether you're an engineer, developer, products guru, systems and security specialist, sales and consulting executive, or an intern looking to gain real experience with a company that will make you stand out.

At Acxiom, our values begin with our associates, who are the single most important driver of our success. We're looking to hire people who share our core values: collaboration, excellence, innovation, a focus on outcomes, and being empowered to make and own decisions that benefit our clients and our company. Our values represent our brand promise - to our clients and to our associates - and define our company culture. #GD17

PRIMARY LOCATION CITY/STATE: Conway, Arkansas

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS (IF APPLICABLE): Homebased - Conway Acxiom is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or other protected status.

Acxiom is a customer intelligence company that provides data-driven solutions to enable the world’s best marketers to better understand their customers to create better experiences and business growth. A leader in customer data management, identity, and the ethical use of data for more than 50 years, Acxiom now helps thousands of clients and partners around the globe work together to create millions of better customer experiences, every day.