Systems Engineer

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Sinton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is seeking a skilled Server Infrastructure Administrator to design, maintain, and upgrade a virtualized and Windows Server environment. You will install, configure and manage software and hardware, keep backups for disaster recovery, and monitor performance 24/7 as needed.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in server infrastructure, strong knowledge of VMware/Citrix, and experience with Active Directory and Office 365. BS in Computer Systems or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing and maintaining a server infrastructure.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot server and systems issues.
• Knowledge of Windows Server platforms and virtualization technologies.
• Experience with Active Directory and Office 365 permissions/licensing.
• Understanding of information security best practices for servers and devices.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and upgrade a virtualized and Windows Server infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and administer software and hardware.
• Document and maintain backups for disaster recovery and daily support.
• Monitor server performance, integrity, and availability.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal customers on platform issues.
• Provide 24/7 on-call or on-site support when required.
• Work with the IT team to resolve infrastructure issues and support end users.

Skills

Server administration

VMware/Citrix virtualization

Windows Server

Active Directory

Cyber security

On-call support

Communication skills

Education

BS in Computer Systems

5+ years related experience

Tools

VMware

Citrix

Office 365

Job description

• Design, maintain, support an upgrade a Virtualized and Windows Server Infrastructure.
• Installing, configuring and administrating Software and Computer Hardware
• Document and Maintain Back Ups of all critical physical and virtualized Servers, Storage Devices, Computing Systems, etc. for Disaster Recovery and daily support requirements
• Maintain all aspects of the Active Directory environment and Office 365 permissions and licenses
• Maintain all aspects of the Cyber Security platform (Antivirus, Threat Protection, Encryption, etc)
• Follow corporate and division best practices related to Information Security applied to Servers, Storages, Computing Units within the IT Infrastructure
• Monitor Server Infrastructure performance, integrity and availability.
• Keep the Server Infrastructure with updated OS patches and software releases
• Coordinate and communicate with external vendors/internal customers regarding issues with the different platforms related to Virtualized Environment, Servers, Storage, and Back Up devices
• Purchase/Upgrade Virtualized Platform, Servers, Storage, and Back Up devices
• Creating technical documents that outline the Virtualized Server Infrastructure for reference and knowledge, IP's, , guidelines, process maps, and flows respective to each program, function, procedure of the solutions developed.
• Work with the end-user to interpret business requirements
• Collaborate with other members of the IT Team to resolve existing issues with the Server Infrastructure
• Act as back up resource for the Network Engineer job responsibilities
• Follow guidelines and directions from immediate supervisor to prioritize requirements based on business impact
• Provide 24/7 on call or on-site support in cases required
• 5+ Years of Experience in managing and maintaining a Server Infrastructure
• 3-5+ Years of Experience in administering VMWare/Citrix Virtual Infrastructure
• BS in Computer Systems or similar or 5+ years of work experience in the related field
• Proven experience troubleshooting and resolving Server and Systems related issues
• Understanding of Virtualized and Windows Server platforms
• Knowledge of Information Security best practices for Server and Computer devices
• Microsoft and VMWare Certifications preferred

Steel Dynamics

• Design, maintain, support an upgrade a Virtualized and Windows Server Infrastructure.
• Installing, configuring and administrating Software and Computer Hardware
• Document and Maintain Back Ups of all critical physical and virtualized Servers, Storage Devices, Computing Systems, etc. for Disaster Recovery and daily support requirements
• Maintain all aspects of the Active Directory environment and Office 365 permissions and licenses
• Maintain all aspects of the Cyber Security platform (Antivirus, Threat Protection, Encryption, etc)
• Follow corporate and division best practices related to Information Security applied to Servers, Storages, Computing Units within the IT Infrastructure
• Monitor Server Infrastructure performance, integrity and availability.
• Keep the Server Infrastructure with updated OS patches and software releases
• Coordinate and communicate with external vendors/internal customers regarding issues with the different platforms related to Virtualized Environment, Servers, Storage, and Back Up devices
• Purchase/Upgrade Virtualized Platform, Servers, Storage, and Back Up devices
• Creating technical documents that outline the Virtualized Server Infrastructure for reference and knowledge, IP's, , guidelines, process maps, and flows respectively to each program, function, procedure of the solutions developed.
• Work with the end-user to interpret business requirements
• Collaborate with other members of the IT Team to resolve existing issues with the Server Infrastructure
• Act as back up resource for the Network Engineer job responsibilities
• Follow guidelines and directions from immediate supervisor to prioritize requirements based on business impact
• Provide 24/7 on call or on-site support in cases required
• 5+ Years of Experience in managing and maintaining a Server Infrastructure
• 3-5+ Years of Experience in administering VMWare/Citrix Virtual Infrastructure
• BS in Computer Systems or similar or 5+ years of work experience in the related field
• Proven experience troubleshooting and resolving Server and Systems related issues
• Understanding of Virtualized and Windows Server platforms
• Knowledge of Information Security best practices for Server and Computer devices
• Microsoft and VMWare Certifications preferred

Preferred

• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Proactive and detail oriented
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, handle multiple task and set priorities.
• Willingness to work independently or with team depending of the business process.
• Accountability

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.