It systems engineer 1st - Lyon Station
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Overview:
East Penn is currently seeking an IT Systems Engineer.
Responsibilities:
Ensures high availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission critical systems
Build, patch, test and deploy complex systems and Enterprise platforms
Perform storage and server data backups, data migration and disaster recovery operations
Perform complex system and application upgrades
Document system upgrade and troubleshooting procedures
Design, implement and maintain disaster recovery and high availability solutions to meet company 7x24x365 needs
Provide second level technical support to users by troubleshooting problems related to network or platform performance
Provide support services after hours including nights and weekends when required
Other duties outlined by Information and Technology Management- Maintains regular attendance
Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices
- These tasks are considered essential elements of the job
Qualifications:
Experience & Qualifications- Bachelor's degree with minimum 7 years System Administration experience or 10 years related experience
- Administration and deployment of VMware ESX and Citrix XenServer
- Administration of On-Prem and Azure Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, Failover Clustering, and Office 365 Exchange mail
- Enterprise SAN/NAS storage platform management: EMC Unity, VNX, and EMC Isilon Pure
- Enterprise backup and recovery solutions: Networker, Data Domain, Recover Point, SRM and Veeam
- Experience with Linux operating system installation, patching, and administration
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer or VMWare Certified Professional preferred
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to assess issues and escalate appropriately for resolution
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in multi-tasking, prioritizing and managing time effectively
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Open to coaching with the ability to apply feedback
- Exceptional interpersonal skills; a team player with proven ability to work across functional areas and all levels of the organization
- Working knowledge of Microsoft suite (Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint)
East Penn Benefits:
East Penn offers excellent benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
- 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and paid vacation days annually
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness Discounts
- Promotional opportunities