Senior Systems Engineer – 24/7 Windows & Datacenter Ops

Cogent Communications; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading tier-1 ISP in Herndon, Virginia, is seeking a Systems Engineer to join its IT team. The role involves providing 24x7 operational support of Windows servers and participating in projects and discussions around best practices in systems administration. Candidates should have over 6 years of hands-on experience in IT systems engineering, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant IT systems administration/engineering experience in a hands-on capacity.
• Preferred knowledge of industry security standards, audits, and certifications.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general system administration, security patching, O/S upgrades.
• Monitor systems to ensure system health and functionality.
• Design and implement standards around hardware and software.

Skills

Windows Server OS

System Monitoring

Scripting

Problem-Solving Skills

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

VMware vSphere

Exchange

Cisco switching

Dell PowerEdge hardware

Job description

A leading tier-1 ISP in Herndon, Virginia, is seeking a Systems Engineer to join its IT team. The role involves providing 24x7 operational support of Windows servers and participating in projects and discussions around best practices in systems administration. Candidates should have over 6 years of hands-on experience in IT systems engineering, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.