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Robert Half Systems Engineer in Arlington, Virginia
Description General Position Description: An experienced, efficient and self-motivated IT detail oriented with strong technical, communication, and problem-solving skills. You will perform independent projects to add functionality or correct problems within the IT infrastructure (servers, storage, network switches, firewalls, VPN, etc.) and to integrate with external partners and Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms. You will assist in the daily management, monitoring, and maintenance of servers, networks, and all other infrastructure technology. You will collaborate with the IT Help Desk and its team members to ensure the highest degree of customer service and lowest incident resolution time possible. The Systems Engineer is responsible for regularly reporting to IT Management on network performance, incident trends, projects, problems and activities.
Requirements: • Minimum of 5 years of recent enterprise IT support experience, including network, server, workstation and application support • Two (2) years maintaining/building servers running Windows, including versions 2012, 2016, and 2019 • Experience managing Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft InTune and integrating with other systems • Experience with Amazon Web Services • Experience in managing and maintaining Google Workspace • Strong knowledge of network solutions and troubleshooting (Juniper, Fortinet) • Experience with remote access technologies (i.e., FortiClient VPN) • Experience with VMware ESX configuration and administration • Experience with enterprise-class WiFi networking desirable (Juniper MIST) • Broad experience with Windows desktop software and operating systems • Demonstrated proficiency in PC architecture, operating systems, software and other specialized equipment such as scanners, printers, telephones, videoconferencing, mobile devices, etc.
Responsibilities: • Work as needed on IT projects • Ensure customer needs are met in a courteous and detail oriented manner • Create departmental and team procedures, installation documentation, and work instructions as needed • Perform monthly patching of Windows servers and laptops • Act as the Problem Owner for IT system faults, including issue identification, coordination of staff, and vendors to assist in problem resolution • Plan and execute installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of networks, software, phones, and other equipment as needed • Assist other technicians and IT team members with installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting problems • Assist in managing the user environment, actively monitoring corporate servers and applications Requirements Cisco Technologies, Citrix Technologies, Cloud Technologies, DELL EMC Technologies, Dell Technologies, AB Testing, Active Directory, Automation, AWS Technologies, Backup Technologies, VPN Technologies, Network Switches, Switches, Firewall, Microsoft Windows, Intune, Google Workspace, Juniper, Fortinet Firewalls, VMware, Veeam, Veeam Backup, BitLocker, CrowdStrike, Apple Macintosh, Mac Computers, Linux, Remedy, Servicenow Application, JIRA, SolarWinds Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®
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