Server Engineer II

• 1. Assists in understanding user requirements, and develops and recommends hardware, software and application solutions to satisfy the requirements.
• 2. Provides support to core mission critical services. OS installs, hardening, configuration, troubleshooting and routine administrative tasks.
• 3. Provides highly skilled technical development of server systems, planning, implementation and support.
• 4. Develops and maintains corporate-wide communications standards and procedures.
• 5. Resolves complex server engineering problems.
• 6. Evaluates feasibility of new hardware, software and tools as they become available.
• 7. Tests, evaluates and installs new hardware, software and tools.
• 8. Performs administration functions for the Production environment, ensuring proper security access, proper backup and smooth operation.
• 9. Oversees the development of work plans, and can provide technical guidance for team members.
• 10. Assists with ongoing operational and maintenance activities of servers.
• 11. Performs other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or technical training and 3 years of equivalent experience in IT with system administration/engineering.

EXPERIENCE

At least three (3) years of experience in a technical services function in a complex distributed network.

SPECIAL SKILLS

3+ years' experience in system maintenance, upgrade, security and user accounts administration required. Knowledge of operating systems, networking, file sharing, mounts, and experience with one or more scripting languages. Experience in configuring servers and applications for concurrency and high availability. Experience in server blade technologies, migration to blade technologies and virtualization. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have positive attitude and attention to detail.