Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

6+ Months Contract

Westbury, NY - MUST SIT ONSITE 5 x week - no exceptions,

Required Skills :

Windows Server engineering 2019
Hyper V
Powershell

Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participate as a key resource in the Microsoft Windows Server OS Upgrade Project.
• Installs, configures, and tests operating systems, application software, hardware, and system management tools.
• Build, support, and maintain lab and production environments including creation and maintenance of related documentation.
• Manages and monitors all installed systems and infrastructure for the organization to be in line with company guidelines.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and operating system issues in production and test environments to ensure availability and security of store systems.
• Perform technical training and create training documentation for support teams & end users.
• Promote excellent customer service and effective response times.
• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly administrative tasks including monitoring and responding to server events, ensuring data integrity, gathering server statistics, and performing general maintenance tasks.
• Collaborates with other professionals to ensure high quality deliverables within organization guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Work from Westbury, NY office.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with Information Technology,
• Demonstrate strong understanding of the core Microsoft Windows OS internals (including Hyper-V), services, and skills to troubleshoot complex systems, networking, and security problems within the platform ecosystem.
• Expertise with Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019 specifically OS upgrades are a must.
• Experience with automation & scripting such as PowerShell.
• Experience with OS Software Image management & deployment.
• Experience deploying retail POS systems Servers, PCs, Routers & Switches is a plus.
• Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy Management, Mobile Device Management.
• Ability to set up lab/test environments in an organized, easily maintainable fashion.
• Demonstrated technical skill, logic and ability in troubleshooting hardware, software, or network.
• Familiarity with Networking concepts (patching, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VPN, remote access)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 collaborative and cloud-based services and applications.
• Familiarity with IT Security principles including Antivirus, Malware protection and forensics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong Customer Service perspective.
• Team player with strong work ethic.
• Excellent follow-through and ability to deal with escalated issues.
• Retail work experience & Microsoft certifications are a plus.