Systems Engineer

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If you are Systems Engineer and want to be part of a rock solid technical team in a Fortune 500 company, then you have found the right place. Our Norcross based client is looking for a Platform Engineer or Analyst to join this growing team.. The Windows Services Platform Engineer provides design, planning, implementation, technical support and administration for the Windows server platform, specific to Storage, Virtualization, backups, monitoring system and server hardware in both Data Center and remote locations. You must have strong PowerShell experience to be considered of this opportunity.

* Diagnosis and resolve complex Storage and Virtualization, backup, monitoring and hardware issues with minimal assistance or supervision. * Management and configuration of Storage Area Networks, Virtualization platforms and backup infrastructure. * Provision systems (both physical and virtual) * Implementation and deployment of enterprise and location focused initiatives * Monitoring of existing infrastructure hardware and software * Perform periodic proactive maintenance on SAN, Virtualization, monitoring and Backup infrastructure. * Perform periodic performance reviews to maintain Storage, Virtualization and Backup infrastructure at optimal efficiency. * Perform software, hardware and firmware upgrades. * Identify events, alerts, or configurations that may have negative impact to the environment and resolve or escalate according to company polices * Recommends additions or changes to Storage, Virtualization, monitoring and Backup Infrastructure to enhance support of the business. * Enter/track/update case/changes in ticket management system * Provide tier 3 support for team members and other support teams * Mentor fellow team members * After-hours support rotation and implementation as needed

* Enterprise and Data Center experience (250+ servers/virtual machines) * Knowledge of Storage Area Networks, Fibre Channel infrastructure, Virtualization platforms and backup technologies. * Perspective and experience with enterprise infrastructure and technology inter-dependencies * Allocate/de-allocate SAN storage for servers in the Data Centers and remote locations, working with Application, Database and System administrators to determine requirements and appropriate Tier of storage. * Maintain schedules for Enterprise backup system * Participate in Enterprise Storage, Virtualization and backup capacity planning and overall architecture. Assist with the tracking of actual utilization and forecasted utilization. * Assist Application, Database and System Administrators with application/system specific disaster recovery plans and implementation and testing. * Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server * Project planning and coordination. Develop Work Plans, coordinate the activities of project resources and other related IT groups on projects. * Strong aptitude for problem-solving and the ability to resolve complex issues while retaining a strong customer service focus with little or no assistance. * Team player with the ability to adjust to disparate personalities and work well within a diverse organization. * Time management skills and the ability to handle multiple high priority tasks simultaneously. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. **Education/ Experience Requested** * Minimum of seven years technology experience * Minimum of five years experience in Storage management or administration * Minimum of five years experience (at least 2 years in a senior position) managing or administering VMware vsphere in multi-cluster and/or multi-data center environment * Experience with Windows PowerShell (or other scripting/automation experience) is required * Experience with VMware SRM is desirable * Experience with HP 3par is highly desirable * Experience with EMC is a plus * Experience with Brocade switches and zoning * Experience with HP and Dell Servers and Direct Attached Storage * Experience with CommVault (or other Enterprise backup product) is desirable * Experience with Hyper-V and/or SCOM is a plus * Experience or familiarity with Linux and/or AIX is a plus * Process experience with ITIL and SCRUM * Bachelor's degree preferred