Senior Systems Engineer

The Senior Systems Engineer will be a key part of the IT group in charge of the health and performance of the systems infrastructure including: systems design, configuration, virtualization, and backup and security updates. The successful candidate will like solving challenges and making things more efficient. This team environment needs a well-rounded individual with skills across the following areas: Windows, VMware, Active Directory, Exchange, SQL Server, storage, backup and security.

Can you anticipate operational issues before problems disrupt business? Do you have a handle on the trends and innovations in the virtual hosting and management space? Ideal candidates will help scale and make improvements to existing processes in order to streamline operations and support functions.

REQUIREMENTS

5+ years of professional experience supporting mission critical Windows infrastructure.

3+ years VMware experience and virtualization experience

Professional experience with Windows components including SCCM, WSUS, SCOM, DNS

Moderate level of understanding of SQL scripting for database maintenance.

VPN, firewall experience, and foundation of security best practices

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Backup and recovery. Ability to analyze security risks.

2+ years previous experience in Network Analysis

Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).

Problem solving ability and creative thinking aptitude.

Commitment to staying up to date with new technologies and practices.

Bachelors Degree or equivalent related experience required.

Tags: Systems Engineer, Windows Servers, VMware, Active Directory, SQL Server, storage, DNS, backup and security,

CONTACT: Qualified candidates will receive immediate consideration. For more details contact Rick Johanson at email: rick.johanson@cannonsearch.com

BENEFITS

Competitive compensation and work-life benefits offered. Continuously seeking talented and highly motivated people. In addition to salary and bonus, a valuable benefits package as part of your compensation. The company is committed to providing all employees with a broad range of competitive benefit programs to meet personal and financial needs. Some of the benefits available to full-time employees are:

Highly competitive base starting salary plus bonus plan.

Medical, vision, & dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

4-5 weeks paid vacation to start

Casual attire.

Equity participation

Equal Opportunity Employer. No discrimination will be made against any individual, employee, or application for employment on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state, or local law.