Platforms Engineer II

National DCP, LLC.; Georgia (VT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a talented Platforms Engineer to enhance their IT infrastructure. In this dynamic role, you'll manage and optimize cloud and on-premises systems, focusing on automation and security. Collaborating with a dedicated IT team, you'll ensure seamless integration and support for various applications and platforms. This position offers a competitive salary with bonus potential and a chance to work remotely from various locations. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make impactful contributions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience with AWS, including EC2, S3, VPC, and IAM.
• Experience with VMware vCenter and Active Directory administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage AWS environments, including EC2, S3, and VPC.
• Support system integrations and troubleshoot performance issues.

Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Active Directory (AD)

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting

Tools

VMware vCenter

Microsoft Office 365

Rapid7

CrowdStrike

Job description

Overview

NDCP is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Platforms Engineer to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing IT infrastructure, ensuring the seamless integration of systems, and supporting the overall technology environment. The Platforms Engineer will work closely with the IT team to maintain and improve our cloud and on-premises systems, focusing on automation, backup and recovery, security vulnerability remediation, and system integration.

Location: Remote in the following areas, Duluth, GA,Groveland, FL, Greensboro, NC, Twinsburg, OH, Lockport, IL, Colonie, NY, Phoenix, AZ, Burleson, TX, Bellingham, MA, Westhampton, NJ

Schedule: M - F, 8 am - 5 pm

Compensation: Competitive salary with bonus potential. Paid weekly.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments, including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, and other AWS services.
• Maintain and support VMware vCenter environments for virtual machine management, migration, and optimization.
• Administer and troubleshoot Active Directory (AD) environments, including user accounts, group policies, and domain services.
• Manage and support Microsoft Office 365 environments, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Support system integrations between various applications, platforms, and tools to streamline operations.
• Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot system performance issues to ensure optimal service delivery and system uptime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute system upgrades, migrations, and integrations.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices, including patch management and system hardening.
• Remediate security vulnerabilities across systems and environments, ensuring compliance with security standards and frameworks.
• Utilize security platforms such as Rapid7 and CrowdStrike to proactively monitor, detect, and respond to potential security threats.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend improvements to the infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of proven experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including EC2, S3, VPC, and IAM.
• 1-3 years of experience with VMware vCenter for virtualization management highly preferred.
• 1-3 years of in-depth experience with Active Directory (AD), including administration, user/group management, and policy implementation.
• Experience managing Microsoft Office 365 environments, including Exchange, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, and cloud technologies.
• Experience with security vulnerability remediation and understanding of security best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.