Senior Systems Engineer

Netimpact Strategies - Aurora, CO

Full-time - Senior

Aurora, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, testing, upgrading, integrating, and supporting infrastructure platforms. This role requires strong engineering skills and extensive experience in infrastructure design and support, with a focus on innovation and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design new infrastructure platforms or upgrade existing ones to meet evolving business requirements.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of infrastructure platforms to ensure they meet specified requirements and performance criteria.
• Seamlessly integrate new or upgraded infrastructure platforms into the existing environment to ensure minimal disruption and optimal functionality.
• Provide specialized support for eVault, ensuring the backup and archival processes are efficient and reliable.
• Manage and support MS Exchange environments to maintain robust and secure email services.
• Provide expert support and maintenance for MS SQL databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance.
• Document all aspects of the build and configuration processes to ensure clear guidelines and repeatability.
• Maintain detailed records of testing procedures, results, and any issues encountered.
• Document deployment processes and strategies to ensure successful implementation and future reference.
• Define processes for the SDLC to ensure consistency and quality.
• Manage requirements to ensure they are clearly defined, documented, and met.
• Plan projects effectively to ensure timely and within-budget completion.
• Implement quality assurance practices to maintain high standards.
• Utilize metrics and thorough testing to monitor and enhance performance.
• Ensure infrastructure platforms are certified, validated, and verified according to standards.
• Support architecture and reengineering efforts to improve infrastructure platforms.
• Plan and implement security measures and manage configuration to protect infrastructure platforms.
• Employ Agile methodologies, including sprints and user stories, to enhance the efficiency and adaptability of development processes.
• Coordinate with system administrators and stakeholders to implement new infrastructure platforms, upgrades, or version increments, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruptions.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard infrastructure platforms from potential threats.
• Support infrastructure platform modeling to predict performance and identify potential improvements.
• Conduct detailed analysis and planning to ensure the infrastructure meets current and future needs.
• Coordinate with architecture teams to evaluate new and emerging infrastructure platform technologies.
• Make informed recommendations for the selection and implementation of new technologies.
• Assist system administrators with complex troubleshooting issues, providing advanced technical support.
• Coordinate vendor engagements to resolve troubleshooting issues effectively.
• Provide day-to-day operational or administrative support for deployed infrastructure platforms in both pre-production and production environments.

Requirements

• One or more of the following certifications (IAT II): CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP.
• Six (6) years of progressive experience demonstrating the required proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalency.
• US Citizens with Eligibility to obtain Public Trust or Secret Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Current or past DHA support experience preferred
• Federal Consulting Industry Experience Preferred

Benefits

• Salary range of $130,000 - $170,000 based on experience and qualifications.