Senior Systems Engineer

Description:

TITLE: Senior Systems Engineer, Cloud & Compute Engineering

ALSO WORKS CLOSELY WITH: Platform Network & Data Services (AMIS), Operations (AMIS) and local Aii IT Teams

Contract Length: 6 Months (High likelyhood of extension)

Location: Hybrid London (Closest stations Tower Bridge/Monument)

SUMMARY:

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for the administration and operation of the firm’s Infrastructure. This role requires an in-depth knowledge of Active Directory, Azure, MFA, VMware ESX, Windows security, and related technologies. The candidate will be part of the Cloud & Compute Engineering group. The candidate must be a self-starter and demonstrate experience managing projects to completion. Candidate must be self-motivated, well organized and must have strong communications skills. This position works very closely with the Cloud, Compute and Messaging Engineering Teams and Senior Systems Engineers of IT Operations.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Strong Azure Iaas + PaaS and Office 365/Exchange Online experience.

• Candidate to have Terraform scripting experience deploying infrastructure as code (IaC) as well as operational responsibility over the Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and PKI services.

• Install and maintain hardware and software on a virtualized Windows network.

• Develop processes and procedures to ensure managed environments maintain the highest levels of availability, security, and quality.

• Lead the security work stream of Active Directory consolidation program; Identify risks and provide guidance regarding remediation of gaps, to facilitate delivery of a hardened and sustainable AD environment. Deliver scripted solutions to assist with discovery and remediation of ad-hoc security gaps.

• Follow all set procedures and policies pertaining to the Change Management system.

• Develop capacity forecasts for managed environments that are proactive and prevent problems prior to outages.

• Manage "crisis situations" to a satisfactory conclusion (even under stress).

• Provide guidance on topics broadly related to information security risk and compliance.

• Serves as escalation point and provides troubleshooting guidance and direction in resolution of escalated issues and/or complex production, application, or system problems.

• Candidate must be able to accommodate schedule flexibility to deal with escalations and occasional changes during non-core business hours.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience supporting a production environment.

• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant practical experience managing/troubleshooting authentication services.

• At least 5 plus years of strong Automation Experience.(Terraform/Scripts/PowerShell)

• At least 5 years of advanced level Active Directory experience.

• Knowledge of AKS (Kubernetes), Kerberos, LDAP, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP.

• Experience with implementation of backup/restoration and disaster and recovery strategies.

• Strong familiarity with security issues surrounding network computing and experience in implementation of security systems and controls.

• Strong knowledge of MFA, Enterprise Apps, IaaS, and PaaS in MS Azure

• Expert knowledge of Active Directory, GPOs in a Windows Server 2019/2016 environment.

• Significant experience with Windows operating systems scripting and troubleshooting.

• Experience with user and security administration in the Windows environment.

• Extensive experience with maintenance and administration of VMWare virtualized systems.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Non-Windows Server architectures, Virtualization Technologies.

• Candidate must have a technologist mindset with aptitude to work on complex projects while possessing organization, time management, and multitasking skills.

• Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to cross-train team members.

• Strong ability to adapt to an extremely dynamic environment comprising of high degree of complexities and priorities.

• Ability to produce LLD’s from Enterprise Architects HLD’s

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Knowledge and experience of LAN/WAN/Firewall/VPN network technologies.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange, HP ProLiant Servers, (Inc. iLO) are preferable.

• Knowledge and experience of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop configuration and support in production environments.

• Knowledge and experience of Linux

• Knowledge and experience of Load Balancing technologies including configuration and support of production systems.

• Knowledge and experience of AWS

• Knowledge and experience of Cloud based security systems e.g., Tenable Nessus, SolarWinds, Mimecast, CrowdStrike

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong listening skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate business and technical information to audiences with varying backgrounds.

• Ability to communicate with offshore teams and technical development teams.

• Good documentation and presentation skills.

• Ability to interact with management in a professional manner.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS:

• Ability to effectively plan, facilitate, and participate in meetings with employees from all organizational levels.

• Effectively use teamwork to contribute to a high morale/high-performance team culture, leading by example.

• Demonstrate the ability to work in an open way, willingness to share knowledge and resources and to educate others within a global team.

• Effective team player and collaborator.

• Strong skills in prioritization and reprioritization to react to a dynamic environment as the company continues to evolve.

• Results driven; Ability to work independently; Self-starter

• Experience of Team Lead roles

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Industry specific training or designation such as MCSA or equivalent

• Technical degree or certifications preferred but not required.

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer

Location: London, UK

Job Type: Contract

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