Senior Systems Engineer

Description : Sr. Systems Engineer

Sr. Systems Engineer

Herndon, VA

TDC Government Solutions, a division of Tech USA, LLC recognizes that our employees are our most valued asset. We are looking for a seasoned, team oriented, quality minded, and motivated Sr.

Systems Engineer to join our team! Don’t miss this great pportunity and apply today.

Requirements :

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Provides advanced Tier III and IV support by remotely troubleshooting and repairing transport backbone equipment, sub-tending devices, and user applications / services for a nationwide fiber optic transport network.
• Performs advanced troubleshooting as the internal escalation point of contact for complex and persistent trouble tickets.
• Interacts extensively with internal engineering and support teams as well as with Tier IV support engineers of various hardware / software vendors to solve tough problems.
• Acts as network operations technical lead on new and emerging network management / defense requirements and designs.
• Performs advanced diagnostics using software and hardware tools to determine network status and optimize network performance.
• Performs system backups and recoveries.
• Maintains and monitors anti-virus server and clients.
• Maintains and monitors file, e-mail, and backup servers.
• Implements software patches and security updates as required.
• Reacts quickly and competently to identify, track, document, escalate, and resolve immediate network vulnerabilities / threats.
• Conducts risk assessments to identify possible security violations.
• Assesses risk factors and advises on vulnerability to attack from a variety of sources.
• Develops methods and procedures for protection of systems and applications.
• Oversees / monitors status of systems and equipment to address potential technical problems.
• Inspects and analyzes equipment / systems performance to determine maintenance and repair requirements.
• Provides after-hours support on an on-call basis, as required.
• Remotely troubleshoot and repair user applications / services
• Respond to the escalation of trouble reports by isolation of problem and mobilization of resources capable of affecting a resolution in a manner which least disrupts customer service
• Use software and hardware tools to identify and diagnose network status and performance
• Establish and maintain system requirements as identified by customer directives and as coordinated / established with network engineers, security requirements, program management and vendors' capabilities
• Manage and participate in enterprise-level projects encompassing systems, networks, and SAN / NAS storage
• Perform system backups and recoveries
• Maintain and monitor anti-virus server and clients
• Maintain and monitor file, e-mail and backup servers
• Implement software patches and security updates as required
• React quickly and competently to identify, track, document, escalate, and resolve immediate network vulnerabilities / threats
• Conduct risk assessments to identify possible security violations
• Assess risk factors and advise on vulnerability to attack from a variety of sources and procedures and methods for protection of systems and applications
• Oversee / monitor technical status of systems and equipment to address potential technical problems
• Inspect and analyze equipment / systems performance to determine maintenance and repair requirements
• Develop and implement detailed standard operations procedures dealing with Network Support Center operations
• Provide project status to management

Requirements :

• This position represents the highest escalation level for technical problem resolution on an extremely high visibility project.
• MCSE 2003 / 2008 is required. Security+ or CISSP (other other security cert) also highly desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology field and six or more years of experience in a client-server environment
• IBM Blade Center management
• Tape-storage and SAN experience (Storage Area Network)
• Unix / Linux
• Group Policy implementation and practices
• Systems Administration
• Server Administration
• Desktop Support
• McAfee Sidewinder
• Firewall administration
• HBSS (Host Based Security Systems)
• Experience in Microsoft products to include Active Directory, SQL Server 05 / 08, Windows Server 03 / 08, Office SharePoint Server or Windows SharePoint Services Windows Server Update Services (SMS), and Exchange 2003 and 2007
• Demonstrated advanced hardware and software troubleshooting skills
• Extensive experience in information systems architecture, computer networking, telecommunications and communications protocols
• Demonstrated experience in identifying, troubleshooting and resolving complex problems quickly and effectively
• Knowledge of Wide Area Network security requirements and techniques for protecting computer systems / networks from viruses, data tampering, and unauthorized system entry
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams to develop new solutions

Location

Herndon , VA

Minimum Experience (yrs) :

7-10

Required Education : Bachelors Degree

Bachelors Degree