Senior Systems Engineer

Halo Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An IT talent provider is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Chicago. This key role involves resolving service incidents, coaching engineers, and leading complex project implementations. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in enterprise environments, and experience with Windows Server and Exchange administration. Knowledge of AWS and VMware is preferred. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining technology for assigned accounts, ensuring effective team collaboration and problem resolution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting an enterprise environment.
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining Windows Server 2008 or later systems.
• Engineering and administering Exchange server environments.
• Intermediate level understanding of networking principles.
• Working in VMware environments for 3-5 years.

Responsibilities

• Resolve escalated service incidents and complex requests.
• Coach other engineers in troubleshooting and best practices.
• Lead implementation of complex infrastructure projects.
• Maintain and oversee technology for assigned accounts.

Skills

Windows Server management

Exchange server administration

Network principles understanding

VMware experience

Troubleshooting skills

AWS administration

Microsoft Azure administration

PowerShell scripting

Python scripting

Team collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Exchange Server

Office 365

VMware v5.1 or later

Amazon Web Services

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Overview

Halo Group is a premier provider of IT talent. We place technology experts within the teams of the world’s leading companies and help clients build innovative businesses that keep them one step closer to their customers and one step ahead of the competition.

Job Description

Job Summary

Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for resolving escalated service incidents and complex requests, coaching other engineers, leading implementation of complex projects, and maintaining and overseeing the technology of their assigned accounts. This role is a key position within the Infrastructure and Cloud Operations team.

Responsibilities

• Resolve escalated service incidents and complex requests.
• Coach other engineers.
• Lead implementation of complex projects.
• Maintain and oversee the technology of their assigned accounts.
• This role is a key position within the Infrastructure and Cloud Operations team.

Qualifications

Job Specifications - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor degree in discipline appropriate to assignment or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Related certifications will be helpful.
• 5+ years of experience supporting an enterprise environment (500+ server environment, 3,000+ client endpoints).

Knowledge Required

• 5-10 years of experience designing, implementing and maintaining Windows Server 2008 or later systems.
• 5-7 years of experience engineering and administering Exchange server enterprise environment.
• 5-7 years intermediate level understanding of network principles.
• 3-5 years working in a VMware Environment.
• 3-5 years troubleshooting application, hardware and storage environments and infrastructure.
• 1-2 years administering Amazon Web Services and/or Microsoft Azure.

Desired Skills / Certifications

• Exchange Server Engineering/Administration
• Office 365 Engineering/Administration
• ITIL v3 Certification
• Active Directory/ Group Policy knowledge
• VMWare experience (5.1, 5.5)
• Scripting (PowerShell, Python and JSON)
• Cloud platform experience Amazon Web Services (preferred) | Microsoft Azure
• Forefront Identity Manager knowledge
• Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
• Operations Manager
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Lync | Skype for Business Administration
• Enterprise Vault Archive Administration
• Experience in data security and server hardening techniques
• Proficiency in Change Management processes and procedures
• Large Enterprise experience

Additional Information

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