Senior Systems Engineer at Kforce Inc in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Responsibilities:

• Senior Systems Engineer works under the direction of the Manager of Systems Engineering


• Plans and schedules project work to meet assignment timeframes


• Meets formally or informally with the manager or designated senior staff to discuss status, ask for assistance on intractable problems, and to review accomplishments


• Assists the Operations System Administration team in providing 3rd tier support to enterprise systems


• Assists the IT Security, Application Development, Network and Operations Service teams in the implementation and maintenance of the IT infrastructure


• Accepts complete technical responsibility for equipment and assigned technologies


• As a Senior Systems Engineer, you make evaluations and recommendations concerning current systems


• Documents the design, implementation and final configuration of both new and existing technologies and equipment


• Escalates intractable problems to vendors and/or senior manager for resolution


• Opens problem reporting tickets and accurately uses all problem tracking software systems


• Must adhere to company Policies and Procedures


• Must use common hand tools and electronic test equipment to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair issues with computers, peripherals, and computer software


• Must work with members of the Technical Staff and Management in a fast-paced environment to identify, isolate and resolve hardware and software issues


• Must maintain technical documentation for all systems


• Analyzes business needs and makes appropriate infrastructure modifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires well developed written and verbal communications skills


• Must be fluent in the English language


• Must comply with internal controls


• Must be able to travel to remote sites as may be required in support of operations

Experience with the following a must:

• Microsoft Server and Active Directory


• VMware Virtualization technologies


• Cisco UCS Blade System


• 3PAR SAN


• Veeam Backup


• Microsoft Exchange/Office 365

Experience with the following a plus:

• Microsoft Azure


• Red Hat Linux


• Cisco Network


• Palo Alto Network


• PowerShell scripting


• Deployment Automation technologies (Ansible, Terraform)


• VMware vRealize suite of tools


• VMware NSX-T


• Load Balancer technologies (F5)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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