Windows System Admin/ Engineer

Rapinno Tech; Oregon (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Windows System Admin/ Engineer to ensure the stability and performance of their core applications. This remote position requires expertise in Windows Server administration and database troubleshooting, along with strong analytical abilities. Candidates should have a BS/MS in Computer Science or related field and at least 5 years of experience in a relevant role. Key responsibilities include overseeing application environments, resolving issues, and enhancing system efficiency through scripting.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of relevant work experience.
• Proven experience with systems planning and security principles.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for design efforts within architecture teams.
• Oversight of Core Suite Applications and underlying environments.
• Work with application support groups to resolve issues.
• Maintain custom scripts for system efficiency.
• Propose solutions for system improvements.

Skills

Windows Server administration

SQL writing and troubleshooting

IIS deployment and troubleshooting

Problem solving and analysis

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

About the job Windows System Admin/ Engineer

Location: 100% REMOTE

Client: Donnelley Financial Solutions

Visa: ONLY USC/ GC. (NO H1B/ EADs)

Type : Open for C2C

Duration: Long Term Contract

Position Summary

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to help build, maintain, and support our global IT footprint for core applications. You will be part of a talented team of engineers that delivers and maintains mission critical applications to meet dynamic business needs. Together we will ensure the highest levels of availability, performance and security by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing the Core Suite of applications including software, and associated operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and/or liaison for design efforts within business or architecture teams to convey best practices, business alignment and requirements for supporting infrastructure and application stability.
• Oversight of Core Suite Applications including installing, configuring, testing and maintaining operating systems, application software and the underlying virtual desktop environment.
• Works with application support groups and outside vendors to resolve problems or issues.
• Competency in writing and maintaining custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower downtime due to required human intervention.
• Recognize when something isnt ideal, propose a solution and work through change control to implement.

Job Knowledge & Skills

The duties and responsibilities described above are the essential functions of the job. The qualifications below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a similar field with 5 or more years of progressive relevant work experience.
• Able to apply broad work experience and knowledge when analyzing complex problems. Must be able to consistently identify critical elements, variables and alternatives to develop solutions.
• Must be able to organize/prioritize existing resources and incorporate new information, as needed, to implement the most effective solutions. Able to communicate clearly and courteously with those who need to know of decisions/actions/problems. Able to apply excellent business acumen and collaborative skills when resolving problems.
• Strong background with deploying, maintaining, and administering Windows Server.
• Experience installing, designing/building, configuring, and troubleshooting websites (IIS preferred).
• Experience writing SQL statements, Database troubleshooting and monitoring (Oracle SQL preferred).
• Ability to manage tickets and resolve both complex user issues as well as application issues.
• Ability to drive ticket resolution with different teams.
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Proven experience with systems planning, security principles, and general software management best practices.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.