Senior Systems Engineer – LA

Job Description:

In this capacity, the Senior Systems Engineer will:

* Design, implement and manage Firm systems including networks, storage, MSSQL, Exchange, physical and virtual servers, Active Directory and Group Policy, Certificate Services, authentication systems, and remote access and mobility systems;

* Administer and support cloud-based systems and related services (e.g Azure, Office365);

* Oversee and ensure the optimal performance of systems; Perform frequent and long-term maintenance in addition to management of user facing tasks using established and evolving IT Service Management best practices;

* Provide expert escalated technical support and IT internal mentoring for network and system operations across the Firm;

* Prepare and distribute technical documentation for all assigned systems and projects involving processes, procedures, troubleshooting guides, training and change management logs;

* Establish and maintain relationships with IT external customers, vendors and partners;

* Work overtime, on-call and/or non-standard hours, and travel as required; and

* Handle additional related projects as needed.

Job Requirements:

Proficiencies:

* Cisco network certifications (CCNA,CCNP), or equivalent;

* Microsoft system certifications (MCP,MCSE), or equivalent;

* NetApp data management certifications (NCDA) or VAST Data equivalent;

* Extensive experience with ITIL based IT Service Management procedures (ServiceNow preferred platform);

* Expert proficiency in design and implementation of IT infrastructure systems in large scale Microsoft Windows-based enterprise environments;

* Expert proficiency in Active Directory design, support and administration with a focus on least privilege and tiered security models;

* Expert proficiency in IP networks (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN, VLAN, WiFi) design, engineering and management;

* Expert proficiency in network and storage design and maintenance (SAN - Storage Area Network, NAS - Network Attached Storage) using vSAN and VAST Data technologies;

* Expert proficiency in a variety of systems, servers and protocols (Cisco, Citrix, VMware/VCF/vSAN, TCP/IP, DNS, Active Directory);

* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft OfficeSuite;

* Advanced knowledge of PowerShell; and

* Advanced knowledge of Enterprise backup software.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree and/or advanced degrees in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or related field (preferred); and

* At least 8 years of technical experience (preferred); At least 5 years' building and supporting complex network operating systems and advanced networks (required).