Sr. Infrastructure Systems Engineer needed for a Contract to Hire position onsite in Jersey City, NJ. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our IT Infrastructure team. This role focuses on the design, implementation, management, and optimization of core infrastructure systems with a specialization MSFT Technologies. Must also have familiarity with VMware but must fully understand MSFT and related technologies. The Senior Systems Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the stability, scalability, and security of the organization's IT infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities Core Core Infrastructure Management - Design, deploy, and manage enterprise infrastructure, including servers, storage, and networking components.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to ensure high availability and reliability.
- Lead infrastructure-related projects, including upgrades, migrations, and system integrations.
Configuration Management - Develop and maintain scripts (PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, etc.) for system automation and process improvements.
- Automate repetitive tasks, enhance monitoring capabilities, and ensure system configurations adhere to best practices.
- Implement and maintain security measures to protect core infrastructure systems.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Collaboration and Leadership - Work closely with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, database administrators, and application developers.
- Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership.
- Document system configurations, processes, and workflows to ensure knowledge transfer.
Skills and Technologies Core Systems and Infrastructure: - Windows Servers: Configuration, management, and performance tuning
- Active Directory (AD): Management of users, groups, and roles
- Group Policy (GPO): Administration and customization
- DNS and DHCP: Configuration and troubleshooting
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI): Implementation and management
- Virtualization: VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter nice to know
Storage Solutions: - SAN, NAS, and Storage Spaces Direct
- Familiarity with NetApp, Dell EMC, and HPE storage solutions
- Data retention, deduplication, and archiving strategies
Monitoring and Performance: - Tools: SolarWinds, SCOM, PRTG
- Synthetic transactions and real-time alerting
- Performance tuning for Windows servers and virtual environments
- Root cause analysis for recurring performance issues
Qualifications - Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering
Certifications: - MSFT certifications considered highly desirable
- Certifications such as Microsoft, Cisco, or cloud platform certifications (Azure/AWS) are a plus.