Expert Systems Engineer

KCS; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KCS is seeking an experienced technology specialist in Chesterfield, Missouri. The role involves the installation, configuration, and management of technology for client infrastructures. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience, particularly with Windows OS, web servers, and virtualization technologies.

The position focuses on performance optimization, troubleshooting, and providing advanced support. Ideal candidates will also have a strong background in network security and Microsoft SQL Server.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology management.
• Expertise in installation and configuration of assigned technology.
• Experience in environments with a security focus.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure technology for client environments.
• Optimize performance and troubleshoot assigned technology.
• Provide advanced operational support for escalated issues.

Skills

Windows OS knowledge

Web server MS IIS/SSL

Load Balance Technologies (F5, Checkpoint)

Networks and Security

Active Directory, IP, DNS, SMTP, FTP, HTTP

Server Virtualization (Citrix/VMWare/HyperV)

Microsoft SQL Server tuning

Cloud and Virtualization (Azure/AWS)

Scripting (Powershell, ScriptCS)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience

Post graduation qualifications or certifications

Job description

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree or relevant technical experience.
• Post graduation qualifications or technical certifications preferred.

Job Description

Experience

• Typically requires 10+ years of experience.
• Strong Understanding and knowledge of Windows operating system.
• Experience with Web server MS IIS/SSL required.
• Experience with Load Balance Technologies (F5, Checkpoint, etc) is required
• Experience with Networks, Security, Active Directory, IP, DNS, SMTP, FTP, HTTP is required
• Experience with Server Virtualization (Citrix/VMWare/HyperV) required
• Experience with configuring, tuning, troubleshooting Microsoft SQL Server, SSRS, SSAS is preferred
• Familiarity with build tools such as WIX and Install Shield is preferred
• Experience working in environments with heavy security focus is preferred
• Experience deploying applications over large infrastructures is preferred
• Cloud and Virtualization such as Azure/AWS is a plus
• Experience with TFS and Visual Studio is a plus
• Scripting experience (Powershell, ScriptCS) is a plus

Travel requirements: Depends upon the project/program needs.

Qualifications

Purpose of the Role

• Install, implement, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance of assigned technology required to operate client’s infrastructure environment.

Accountabilities

• Possess Expert level expertise in the assigned technology domain.
• Install, configure, monitor, troubleshoot, support, and resolve issues in assigned technology including hardware, software, operating system and application-related issues.
• Conduct performance monitoring, system health checks, trending analysis.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd level operational support for issues escalated from Support department.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to technology installation, administration and maintenance.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.