The Senior Systems Engineer job position is one that is responsible for the oversight of all elements of the network facilities including software, communications devices and terminals.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs, integrates, and maintains network services such as DNS, DHCP, SMB, SNMP, Radius, Kerberos, electronic mail, LDAP directories, IPSEC virtual private networks and firewalls applications.
• Designs and develops high-performance groups of servers for resource-intensive network applications.
• Designs archive and backup systems. Works closely with technical staff to insure that backup and archiving designs and procedures are implemented properly.
• Plans and implements system security policy, to include firewalls, host and client access, file permissions, and user accounts.
• Develops best practices, operational procedures and design documentation
• Plans and coordinates system utilization, and performs growth analysis and capacity planning.
• Reviews current systems and makes technical/process recommendations for improving efficiency.

• Provides on-call support advice and technical support to various users/clients regarding operational/applications issues.
• Installs and debugs new and/or upgraded software on server and client platforms.
• Troubleshoots networks, systems, and applications to identify and correct malfunctions and other operational problems.
• Stays up to date with relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
• Function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer oriented team and perform effectively as an independent producer.