Sr. IT Systems Engineer

Spectraforce Technologies; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm is seeking a Sr. IT Systems Engineer for a remote role focused on monitoring and maintaining technology solutions. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience with Fortinet proxies and Web Application Firewall technologies. Strong scripting abilities for automation and troubleshooting are essential. This position involves 24x7 support on a rotation basis. Candidates should have proven leadership and critical thinking skills.

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of experience administering Fortinet FortiProxy proxies.
• 5 or more years with Web Application Firewall (WAF/WAAP) technology.
• 5 or more years of scripting experience for automation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, install, configure, and maintain technology solutions.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot problems.
• Support systems using 24x7 on call rotation.

Skills

Experience with Fortinet FortiProxy proxies

Experience with Web Application Firewall (WAF/WAAP)

Scripting for automation and vulnerability remediation

Critical thinking skills

Job description

Overview

Role: Sr. IT Systems Engineer

Duration: 5 months with possibility of extension

Location: 100% Remote

Note: On call-rotation schedule: 24x7 support every 5 weeks

Use own equipment

Job Description

• Sr. IT Systems Engineers are responsible for monitoring, installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting and maintenance of technology solutions.
• Sr. IT Systems Engineers provide technical support, troubleshoot problem and perform scripting/programming to support automation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Five or more years demonstrated proficiency and experience in design, implementation, monitoring and troubleshooting infrastructure software products.
• Strong experience working in both Windows and Linux environments.
• Strong scripting/programming experience with one or more languages (ex. PowerShell, Java, Python) regarding audits and automated task scheduling.
• Ability to support systems using 24x7 on call rotation.
• Competent working in one or more environments highly integrated with an operating system.
• Experience implementing and administering/managing technical solutions in major, large-scale system implementations
• High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performance
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Proven leadership abilities including effective knowledge sharing, conflict resolution, facilitation of open discussions, fairness and displaying appropriate levels of assertiveness.
• Ability to communicate highly complex technical information clearly and articulately for all levels and audiences.

Must Haves

• Must have 7 or more years of experience administering Fortinet FortiProxy proxies or similar technology.
• Must have 5 or more years of experience with Web Application Firewall (WAF/WAAP) technology experience, F5 SaaS or something similar.
• Must have 5 or more years of experience scripting for automation, patching and vulnerability remediation.

Preferred

• Development experience is a plus.

Position is offered by a no fee agency.