Job Description

SR. IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER NEEDED FOR A PERMANENT PLACEMENT WITH OUR CLIENT IN IRVINE, CA. JOB DESCRIPTION The Sr. IT Systems Engineer will primarily focus on providing technical support for the company IT infrastructure engineering and operations for cloud systems as well as on-premises and cloud-based servers.

• Installation, configuration, maintenance and updating of the server-based software and hardware, OKTA and Active Directory management, MS Azure, AWS and integration with other cloud application platforms.
• Provide production, Dev, and Test Systems Server support.
• Support overall stability of Windows Server, VMware, Azure, and AWS functionality.
• Conduct daily monitoring of Server's system usage by utilizing Server Monitoring tools and software.
• Coordinate and roll out of required updates and patches.
• Participate in technology projects.
• Gather requirements, design possible solutions, present solutions to management for refinement and approval, provide estimates as requested, configure systems according to specifications, write and execute test plans, create change management documentation, implement solutions during approved change management windows, validate that all objectives and requirements are met, and complete final documentation of system.
• Manage O365 incl Exchange Online, OKTA Identity and Access Management, Zoom, FireEye Endpoint Management and other related security applications.
• Resolve common problems independently, or when needed, follow escalation procedures to seek complex problem resolution in a timely manner.
• Document configuring decisions, technical modifications, and operational procedures for IT support staff.
• Coordinate testing of software changes prior to production installation.
• Maintain written documentation of system architecture, technical processes, vendor contacts, and licensing details.
• Participate in Change Management practices, coordinate with IT team and business colleagues to ensure timely and error free application upgrades.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefer a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer a minimum of 1 year of office experience.
• Strong organizational skills and written and verbal communication skills.
• General business and office skills with proficiency to use Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Basic math reasoning and accounting skills.
• Good analytical / decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Preferred qualifications / experience includes a life insurance background.

Company Description

Platinum Resource Group is a professional level consulting firm, providing resources to Fortune 1000 client companies in the areas of technology, human resources, accounting, finance, business systems and supply chain, on a contract and interim basis. PRG has operations in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. As a W-2 employer we offer our consultants direct deposit bi-weekly payroll, health, dental, vision benefits, paid holidays, and referral bonuses.