Sr. Systems Engineer - Corporate

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SUMMARY The Senior Systems Engineer assists Chickasaw Nation Industries IT Department with the design and architecture of IT systems and infrastructure on-premises and in CNI’s cloud environment.
Is also responsible for integrating various hardware and software components to create a cohesive and functional systems.
Will deploy and configure systems.
Monitor the performance and health of systems and infrastructure.
Implement and maintain system security measures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Designs and architecture of IT systems and infrastructure.
Collaborates with stakeholders to understand business requirements, assess technical feasibility, and design solutions that meet the organization's needs.
Consider factors such as scalability, performance, security, and integration while designing system architectures on-premises and in CNI’s cloud environment.
Integrates various hardware and software components to create a cohesive and functional system.
Ensure that different system elements work together by configuring and troubleshooting integrations, conducting compatibility testing, and resolving any issues that arise during the integration process on-premises and in CNI’s cloud environment.
Deploys and configures systems and infrastructure components on-premises and in CNI’s cloud environment.
Install and configure hardware, operating systems, middleware, and application software.
Also applies patches and updates, customize system settings, and optimize system performance for specific use cases.
Monitors the performance and health of systems and infrastructure on-premises and in CNI’s cloud environment.
Utilize monitoring tools to track system metrics, identify bottlenecks or issues, and proactively address them.
Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as backups, system updates, and security patches, to ensure system reliability and availability on-premises and in CNI’s cloud environment.
Implements and maintains system security measures.
Perform vulnerability assessments, conduct security audits, and apply security patches and updates to protect the system against potential threats.
Analyzes system performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
Optimizes system configurations, tune parameters, and implement performance enhancements to ensure optimal system performance.
Conducts capacity planning to ensure systems can handle increased workloads and scalability requirements.
Monitors and optimizes cloud costs to ensure efficient resource utilization.
Analyze cloud billing and usage data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Implement cost optimization strategies such as right-sizing instances.
Maintains documentation related to system design, configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Create and update technical documentation, diagrams, and manuals for system components.
This documentation helps with system maintenance, troubleshooting, and knowledge sharing within the organization.
Investigates and resolves technical issues related to systems and infrastructure.
Diagnose problems, perform root cause analysis, and implement appropriate solutions.
Provide technical support to end-users or other team members, offering guidance and troubleshooting assistance.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams, such as developers, network engineers, and database administrators, to ensure the smooth functioning of the system.
Communicates technical concepts and requirements effectively to stakeholders, participate in project planning and meetings, and provide technical guidance to other team members.
Stays up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices through continuous learning.
Attend training programs, conferences, and workshops, and pursue relevant certifications to enhance their skills and stay current in their field.
Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.
Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.
Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and co-workers.
Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources.
Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions as the best of own ability.
CNI CORE COMPETENCIES Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis / discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.
COMPLIANCE Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.
) for themselves and the company as a whole.
Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc.
issues that arise during the performance of a government contract EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree and a minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years of systems engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION VMWare Certified Professional Preferred JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES Knowledge of scripting languages (Powershell, bash).
Windows Server and Active Directory administration experience.
Experience with the following cloud service models: Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, Software as a Service and hybrid or multi-cloud strategies.
Experience managing Cisco UCS Server Infrastructure.
Experience managing PURE SAN Storage Systems.
General Cisco switch knowledge including WAN and Fiber Channel concepts.
Experience with Solarwinds.
Experience with Rubrik Backup Systems.
Knowledge of disaster recovery, back up and restoration concepts and best practices.
Experience managing Datacenter Infrastructure.
Virtualization experience including VMware, VCenter, Horizon View and NSX.
Linux/UNIX administration experience Experience with Azure or AWS Cloud Environments.
Knowledge of information security concepts and best practices.
Strong knowledge in MS office to include Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and other software suites.
Excellent communication skills.
Solid organizational skills relevant to carrying out day-to-day responsibilities.
Proficient in verbal, written and listening skills.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Detail-oriented with ability to effectively multi-task.
Ability to learn and apply new knowledge in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment.
Availability to respond to IT emergencies if needed on a 24/7 basis, including weekends and public holidays.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professiona1journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Work is primarily performed in an office environment.
Regularly required to sit.
Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls.
Required to speak and hear.
Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
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