Systems Engineer

Job Description

Systems Engineer is responsible for deploying and maintaining the operation, integrity and security of enterprise level servers and systems including business systems, administrative student systems, instructional systems and office systems. Designs, develops, maintains and tunes servers and operating systems to ensure optimal performance for databases and computer application systems. Designs, configures and manages enterprise storage area networks, Google Cloud server infrastructure, and client device management systems.

This individual will need to be familiar with the Google Admin Console and Google Cloud services.

• Deploy and maintain the operation, integrity, and security of enterprise level servers and systems including business systems, administrative student systems, instructional systems and office systems.
• Design, develop, maintain and tune servers and operating systems to ensure optimal performance for databases and computer application systems.
• Design, configure and manage enterprise storage area networks, Google Cloud server infrastructure, client device management systems and SQL databases.
• System administration responsibilities include installation, configuration, performance monitoring and systems tuning Google and Windows.
• Assist with project planning, design and implementation of new services and applications. Provide input into setting standards and formulating system-related policies, work rules, and procedures.
• Analyze and assist in resolving computer system problems or user needs including providing follow-up instruction and direction to users and/or outlining recommended procedures or projects to the user support team.
• Design, develop and maintain the appropriate systems infrastructure to provide reliable and secure operation of all mission critical servers and associated services.
• Ensure proper server system security/connectivity for end users to allow appropriate access to enterprise systems. Contribute to the design of system infrastructure and security policy standards and maintain the standards in daily operations.
• Develop and maintain integrity of server accounts and data.
• Configure and maintain system services (e.g., active/open directory applications, file storage, printing, mail, web, FTP, Google applications, cloud services, etc.).
• Manage and maintain servers to host applications and network services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, security, filtering, access, etc.).
• Monitor system logs and activities on all servers and remediate problems, as needed.
• Implement and support business continuation/disaster recovery efforts including backup scheduling and contingency planning and evaluation; performs periodic auditing to ensure proper backup.
• Research, install and test software updates and patches to supported applications and various operating systems.
• Verifies system operation by conducting functionality, data integrity, system integration and system testing.