Systems Engineer

Futurewave Systems; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Futurewave Systems in Columbus, Georgia is seeking an IT professional to manage infrastructure components, systems servers, and related services. You will analyze, develop, modify, and maintain systems while working closely with users to gather business requirements and optimizing software performance.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' IT experience, preferably with certifications such as CSEP, and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of server operating systems and network infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Linux/Unix, and other server OS.
• Proficient with Novell eDirectory, Netware, and VMWare.
• Experience with performance monitor and debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Gather business requirements and perform data analysis.
• Evaluate software packages and recommend optimizations.
• Participate in architecture design and product evaluations.
• Monitor system performance and provide Tier 3 support.

Skills

Knowledge of multiple server operating systems

Knowledge of multiple network infrastructure software systems

Working knowledge of performance monitors

Solid understanding of networking principles

Problem-solving ability

Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technology

Technical consulting support

Education

Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)

5 years of IT work experience

Job description

A global provider of risk management solutions, protecting where consumers live and the goods they buy. A Fortune 500 company, it focuses on the housing and lifestyle markets, and is among the market leaders in mobile device protection; vehicle protection; pre-funded funeral insurance; renters insurance; lender-placed homeowners insurance; and mortgage valuation and field services.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Analyze, develop, modify, install, test, and maintain, and manage infrastructure components, systems servers, and associated services.

Responsibilities

• Work with users to gather business requirements, perform data analysis, code and test middleware routines to ensure successful and seamless communication among the various IT systems and application components.
• Evaluate vendor supplied software packages and make recommendations to IT management. Make recommendations regarding optimization of software and hardware integration on the existing network infrastructure.
• Participate in component and data architecture design, software product evaluation and buy versus build recommendations.
• Modify and/or debug vendor-supplied utilities and packages.
• Modify, install and prepare technical documentation for system software applications.
• Diagnose, isolate and debug software problems and perform problem resolution.
• Monitor system capacity and performance, plan and execute disaster recovery procedures, and provide Tier 3 technical support.
• Work on multiple products, activities and projects as a project team member, occasionally as a project leader.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base and understanding of system programming, graphical user interface, and control languages.
• Each team member is expected to be aware of risk within their functional area. This includes observing all policies, procedures, laws, regulations and risk limits specific to their role. Additionally, they should raise and report known or suspected violations to the appropriate Company authority in a timely fashion.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Preferred

• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
• 5 years of IT work experience in systems administration and programming.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of multiple server operating systems (i.e., Microsoft Active Directory, Linux/Unix, etc.).
• Knowledge of multiple network infrastructure software systems (i.e., Novell eDirectory, Netware, VMWare etc.).
• Working knowledge of performance monitors and debugger tools.
• Solid understanding of networking, including the principles of network routing and client/server programming.
• Ability to solve problems independently, quickly, and completely and to communicate them clearly to management.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technology and apply it to business needs.
• Ability to assist with network and application troubleshooting; provide technical consulting support.