Enterprise Systems Monitoring Tech

Idexcel; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions company is seeking an Enterprise Systems Monitoring Tech for an on-site role in Eagan, MN. The position involves monitoring large-scale computing operations, managing alarms, and acting as incident lead. Candidates should possess strong knowledge in incident management, networking, and effective communication skills. Eligible candidates will need to secure a Position of Public Trust Clearance and work four days a week on-site. This role promises to be dynamic in a critical incident management environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years additional experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 1 year IT experience.
• Experience with help desk or incident management.
• Knowledge of networking is essential.
• Ability to identify issues using monitoring tools.
• Must be eligible for Position of Public Trust Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operations of large-scale computing infrastructure.
• Determine causes of alarms and take appropriate actions.
• Initiate and manage critical incident phone bridges.
• Act as service incident lead maintaining incident tickets.
• Assist development teams in execution of change requests.

Skills

incident management

written communication

oral communication

Linux command line

networking knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years of IT experience or Bachelor's degree

Tools

monitoring tools

Windows operating systems

Linux operating systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Enterprise Systems Monitoring Tech

Location: Eagan, MN / Onsite

Duration: Long-term (12+ Months)

Shift: Rotational (Day/Night shift)

Work Schedule Requirements: This could change to be full time on site as required.

Current: resource would be required to be in the office 4 days a week.

Windows and Linux based monitoring environments.

The individual will also serve as the trainer and mentor to the Monitoring Systems Administrator, junior position at various times. This individual will be expected to work independently with a minimum of guidance or direction.

We are seeking an Enterprise Systems Monitoring Tech to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Eagan, MN. This is an on-site position with no telecommute possibilities. (Currently allowing hybrid remote 1 day/week)

The ideal candidate will have past incident management / help desk experience and great written and oral communication skills. We are looking for someone who is organized and have the ability to lead incident call bridges. Confidence with Linux command line is a plus. Candidates will also need to identify network related outages, so knowledge of networking is a strong plus.

NOTE:

Day Shift: This position requires a work schedule of 7:00 am – 3:00 pm CT/3:00 pm – 11:00 pm CT

Night Shift: This position requires a work schedule of 11 pm – 7:00 am CT. Shift will include weekends and days off are TBD (most likely Wednesday/Thursday). New Hires will need to work first shift (M-F) - days for at least the first two weeks for training purposes. Exact details will be discussed with candidate during interview.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Monitor day to day operation of large-scale computing infrastructure involving 300+ applications.
• Determine cause of alarm and take appropriate actions including logging alert, create service ticket and notify stakeholders.
• Initiate, maintain, and manage critical incident phone bridges (WebEx, Zoom)
• Act as service incident lead for issues including maintaining incident tickets, notification of executive leadership and follow up on resolution.
• Assist in triage and incident management with collection and analysis of performance metrics
• Assist development team in deployment activities by executing change requests or tasks maintaining SOX compliance
• Compose and send notifications to management for incidents.
• Monitor and execute incident and change requests.
• Able to type and communicate in an effective manner

Basic Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years additional experience OR Bachelor’s degree and minimum 1 year IT experience.
• Past experience with help desk or Incident management.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of networking
• Basic understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Ability to identify and relay information and symptoms detected by monitoring tools.
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions or procedures.
• Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance – US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) and must not have traveled outside the US for a combined total of 6 months or more in last 5 years.
• Must have resided in the US for the last 5 years
• Must be able to work from Eagan, MN location. No remote work from any other location.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or associated discipline
• Familiarity working with enterprise monitoring products
• Working knowledge of IT Service Desk model.
• Experience working in large-scale IT environment.
• Experience in Critical Incident Management, including communication with various levels of executive management (i.e. VP) via phone or email.