Job Description
Job Title: IT Systems Engineer
Location: Austin, TX (Candidate must be onsite Monday - Friday from 9am to 6pm CST.)
Description:
We are seeking a skilled IT System Engineer to support and maintain both virtual and physical infrastructure for our organization. This role encompasses a broad range of IT functions, including on-premises and cloud-based systems. The ideal candidate must be self-directed, a fast learner, and comfortable working in a fast-paced team. They should be flexible enough to work on modern systems or legacy components to understand all the pieces that should align correctly to support a large enterprise development team. The qualified candidate should be able to provide support 24/7 and rotate weekends on-call with the current team in Austin, TX.
Job Responsibilities:
Server and Network Management:
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows servers and workstations, as well as WAN/LAN networks and software backup applications.
- Troubleshoot and resolve Unix (RHEL and Ubuntu) issues/failures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve subscriptions for Windows and Linux server licenses and renewals.
- Manage physical to virtual workstations as needed
- Manage Hyper-V deployments on top of a failover cluster.
System Infrastructure Planning:
- Plan, forecast, and implement new system hardware infrastructure, including the phasing out of legacy systems and components.
- Plan, test, and implement upgrades to Unix, Windows, and MySQL databases.
- Plan, test, and implement upgrades of software fix packs to desktop and server OS, including creating a project plan, coordinating meetings, and managing resources.
- Support annual desktop and system audits.
- User Support and Training:
- Provide occasional 24/7 support and participate in a rotating weekend on-call schedule with the team.
- Provision and de-provision users for tool access, including managing user access to project server resources.
- Write and maintain training, installation, and process documentation for users as needed.
- Communicate tool failures to end users/managers, offering workarounds or estimated availability timelines.
Collaboration and Documentation:
- Collaborate with various teams to support both modern systems and legacy components, ensuring cohesive operations across all IT systems.
- Hold and facilitate meetings with internal and client teams to discuss server and application upgrade requirements.
- Create and manage CRQs in Remedy for issues or infrastructure support.
- Maintain management of internal project wikis and email distribution lists.
- Development Tool Support:
- Provide management of binaries for IDEs and associated components for Git development.
- Support Git development software tools and resolve related issues.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with HP and UFT applications and user support.
- Work with project teams to support developer workstations and tools.
- Inventory and Quality Control:
- Conduct inventory assessments for servers, desktops, laptops, workstations, and network appliances.
- Identify and implement continuous improvements to project quality and process management.
Qualifications:
- Strong experience in managing virtual and physical server environments, including Linux and Windows server environments, network protocols, and backup applications.
- Performs system backups and recovery. Maintains data files and monitors system configurations to ensure data integrity.
- Self-motivated, fast learner, and adaptable to a fast-paced team environment.
- Ability to work effectively with both modern and legacy systems to support a large enterprise development team.
- Familiarity with Git and development tools.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts and IT terminologies to users and apply those concepts to resolve issues.
- Experience with inventory management, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting software tools.