- Company Name
- Franklin Fitch
- Job Title
- Senior System Engineer
- Job Description
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Job Title: Senior System Engineer
Role Summary
Experienced infrastructure professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise server, network, and virtualization environments. Drives reliability, scalability, and security across Windows and Linux platforms, with a focus on automation and cloud integration.
Expactations
- Deliver high‑availability, secure, and performant infrastructure solutions on a contract‑to‑hire basis.
- Work independently while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to meet project deadlines.
- Continuously optimize operations through scripting, automation, and monitoring initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and manage Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, VMware/Hyper‑V, and Linux systems.
- Implement and administer storage, backup, and security solutions.
- Provision, monitor, and troubleshoot network, firewall, and virtualization components.
- Develop and maintain PowerShell, Bash, or Python scripts for automation and system management.
- Participate in capacity planning, performance tuning, and security hardening activities.
- Utilize monitoring tools and ITSM platforms to track incidents, change requests, and service levels.
Required Skills
- Proficient in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, and virtualization with VMware and Hyper‑V.
- Strong networking, firewall, storage, and backup expertise.
- Scripting/automation experience in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
- Ability to work autonomously and cooperatively in a team environment.
Nice‑to‑Have Skills
- Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or hybrid).
- Familiarity with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow.
Required Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred).
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, VMware Certified Professional, or CompTIA Linux+ are advantageous.