Senior Systems Engineer

Open iT Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Plan

401K Plan

Extended Maternity Leave

Job summary

Open iT Inc. is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate will oversee the installation, configuration, and delivery of our products, while supporting project management and guiding other engineers.

Applicants should have at least three years of experience in software development or technical support, strong scripting skills and proficiency in Windows and UNIX/Linux environments. The company offers competitive pay along with health and dental plans, a 401K plan, and extended maternity leave.

Qualifications

• Three years experience in software development or technical support.
• Experience in configuring and troubleshooting Windows and UNIX/Linux environments.
• Solid scripting skills including shell scripts and Python.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation and configuration of Open iT products.
• Engineer complex projects and manage assigned tasks.
• Assist in meeting goals set by the Delivery Manager.

Skills

Software development experience

Technical support experience

Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell)

Communication skills

Education

Certification (MCSA/LPIC/RHCSA)

Tools

Windows

UNIX/Linux

Cloud services (Azure/AWS)

Job description

Job Description

Senior Systems Engineer will oversee the successful installation, configuration and delivery of Open iT products, engineer complex projects, and maintain and manage assigned projects. He or she will assist the Delivery Manager in fulfilling the goals and needs of the team and provide guidance to other engineers.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Three years experience in software development, technical support and presales, or software installation and migration
• Working experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting in Windows, UNIX/Linux based environments
• Solid scripting skills (i.e. shell scripts, batch/PowerShell, Perl, Ruby, Python), and encryption.
• Working experience with logging, monitoring and reporting systems
• Exposure to automated or unattended installation.
• Effective written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working experience in at least two of the following license managers: FlexNet, IBM, LUM, NetHASP, DSLS (Dassault), Sentinel RMS
• Solid cloud computing experience, preferably in Azure or AWS
• MCSA/LPIC/RHCSA certification or equivalent

Additional Information

• Base Pay and Commission
• Health and Dental Plan (Co-pay & HSA)
• 401K Plan
• Extended Maternity Leave