Senior Systems Engineer at Kforce Inc.

New York, NY 10036

About the Job

Kforce is working with a client near Grand Central in search of a Senior Systems Engineer to join their team. This position is full time, direct hire and provides on-site presence 5-days a week (non-negotiable). Responsibilitie:

Operating secure computing platforms and enterprise applications in the Institute's network
Operating and maintaining the Institute's enterprise systems, including Windows and Linux servers, and Windows network services
Overall operation and maintenance of the Institute's computing environment and responds to computer security breaches, malware infections, and cyber-security threats
Implements, supports and complies with Information Security Management System security controls to protect enterprise data and IT infrastructure
Configure, maintain, monitor, upgrade, and support the VMware private cloud infrastructure in the corporate datacenter
Build, monitor, upgrade, and support Windows and Linux virtual servers
Configure, maintain, monitor, upgrade, and support network services, such as Active Directory and AD Replication, DNS, DHCP, SMB, DFSR
Configure, maintain, monitor, upgrade and support Exchange on-premise and Office 365 environment
Maintain, monitor, upgrade, and support the Institute's cyber-security infrastructure
Manage the Disaster Recovery plan by ensuring RPO and RTO are achieved, tape backups are performed on scheduled basis, and offsite replication functions as expected
Monitor and administer storage devices, including SAN utilized by VMware vSphere environment
Create, troubleshoot, and maintain scripts, including PowerShell and Batch scripts to automate repetitive tasks for improved reliability and efficiency
Provide infrastructure support
Work with application owners ensuring maximum uptime and reliability of revenue generating websites

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
8+ years of hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading Microsoft Active Directory, AD Sites and Services, FSMO Roles, AD Replication, ADFS
8+ years of hands-on experience creating, tuning, and troubleshooting AD Group Policy Objects (GPO)
8+ years of hands-on experience managing internal and external DNS servers, records and zones
8+ years of hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading Windows and Linux servers in a large IT environment (> 400 servers)
8+ years of hands-on experience maintaining enterprise IT infrastructure
8+ years of hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading Windows Server and Client operating systems
8+ years of hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading VMware vSphere, including vCenter, ESXi, vCenter Networking (VMKernel Adapter, ISCSI Initiator, Distributed Switches), and vSphere Clustering, including DRS and HA
8+ years of hands-on experience managing firewalls, including troubleshooting and adjusting firewall rules
5+ years of hands-on experience with PowerShell, including PowerCLI and AD Administration
5+ years of hands-on experience deploying, administering, and upgrading a VMware Horizon View cloud desktop environment
3+ years of hands-on experience maintaining VMware Horizon View cloud desktop environment
2+ years of hands-on experience administering public cloud environments
VMware, Microsoft Windows, and Cisco Systems certifications desired

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.