The Systems Engineer II is responsible for performing complex technical design and implementation of virtualization environments (VMware vCenter, ESXi, vSAN, Hyper-v etc.), storage appliances (Dell/EMC, NetApp, Pure, Lenovo, etc.), and Microsoft Windows server infrastructure (Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, IIS, SQL, etc.).

Technical Duties and Responsibilities

• Configuration, maintenance and automation of secure server operating systems and third party application deployment, as well as creation and maintenance of related procedural documentation.
• Administration and upgrades relating to Windows Server Technologies, Active Directory, file/folder permission assignments and hotfix / patch installations.
• Support on premise Active Directory and Azure Active Directory environments.
• Configuring and supporting SPN delegations for Kerberos authentication
• Installation and support of Microsoft IIS.
• Design and configure server operating system environments according to vendor specifications, offering improvements where needed.
• Provide guidance on performance tuning, optimization, and capacity planning of servers and applications.
• Participate in monitoring, alert configuration/handling duties as needed.
• Collaborate with the Infrastructure team in the troubleshooting and resolution of SAN/NAS, server and application related issues.
• Maintain / Upgrade Azure AD connect.
• Should have advanced proficiency with VMware 6.x products, including ESXi, vSphere, vCenter, VM Replication, vMotion, VM Backup and Recovery.
• Implement and troubleshoot with working knowledge of VLANs, tiered network architecture, DNS.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• On a project basis, may be required to work in maintenance windows outside of normal business hours.
• When requested, attends IT meetings and scheduled teleconferences.
• Provide escalations support in an environment composed of Microsoft and VMware technologies 
• Escalate project issues that cannot be completed within agreed service levels
• Document internal processes and procedures related to duties and responsibilities
• Work with leadership to identify areas for improvement, introduction of change controls and discussing/implementing best practices
• Onsite work at client locations will be required as needed.

Competencies, Skills, and Qualifications

• BS Degree in the field of Computer Science or at least 5 years equivalent work experience with certification.
• Certified CCNP, MCSE, VCP and other industry recognized IT certifications
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Microsoft environment, preferably in an enterprise or MSP systems environment
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with current Microsoft Server operating systems, Active Directory and Windows/SQL Clustering
• Strong working knowledge of Active Directory administration (Group Policy, AD Sites and Services, Domains and Trusts)
• Proven ability to automate with Powershell
• Experience with VMware, Veeam (or other backup technology), Azure and AWS
• Experience with application design, sizing and disaster recovery processes
• Experience installing and supporting Windows SSL certificates
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good problem solving skills, enthusiastic work approach and self-motivated
• Ability to work within predefined guidelines pertaining to change control and compliance requirements
• Ability to work as part of a team and with others in all levels of the organization 
• Demonstrated Data Center/Server room build out experience (Power, network, Cooling, etc)
• Engineer must be able to work in a fast-pace, changing environment where they need to work on numerous projects at once.
• A team player with strong customer-oriented attitude, interpersonal skills and works well in a multicultural workplace
• Self-discipline, self-starter, professional, who can successfully bring projects to closure with minimum direction, guidance, and oversight
• Excellent time management skills that support a balance of strategic and tactical activities
• Able to be on standby and perform downtime work during weekends and off-hours meeting