Senior Systems Engineer

WHO YOU ARE

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for the design and support of IT services for the business, including; business applications, network systems, server systems & manufacturing systems. You will work with various technologies including; Linux servers, Windows Active Directory, Cisco & Meraki Network systems, scripting languages like Ansible & Python, Cloud technologies such as Office365, Azure & AWS and equipment that supports the business such as RF guns & printers. You will also be responsible for identifying opportunities for automation to achieve more efficient service to the business.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

This is a hybrid position, currently working from home Monday and Friday, in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 

Office is located at our head quarters in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL.   Schedule is 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Full time remote work is not currently available for this role.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Design, deploy and manage Azure Infrastructure services, including; Azure VM and network management, Azure storage account management and Azure Cost optimization
• Perform Administration of Office 365 Services, including Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Office 365 Groups, Power Apps & Automate, M365 Security and other Office 365 collaboration-focused applications
• Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Windows Server Infrastructure, including; oversight of Active Directory, Remote Desktop Services, File & Print Services, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Domain management and trusts
• Assist in the adoption and migration of the organizations’ applications & infrastructure services into cloud hosted
• Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure (On premises & Cloud)
• Ensure security and compliance of environments by implementing best practices
• Perform technical analyses of software, hardware, and transmission facilities using various diagnostic tools in support of efficient network operations
• Work with vendors on evaluating new technology and solutions and resolving any incidents and problems with systems already in use
• Coordinate multiple projects including implementation of new hardware and software as required
• Provide support to end users on a variety of issues.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years’ experience in Cloud Systems Management & Windows Server Administration
• Experience in implementing, managing, and monitoring Microsoft Azure environments
• Experience with Managing Office 365 services like Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, etc.
• Experience with Active Directory Architecture and Administration 
• Experience and knowledge of IT operations, including networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, and governance
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices, including continuous integration and continuous delivery
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Solid analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
• Friendly enthusiastic self-starter and effective collaborator
• Reliable and willing to take on tasks as assigned

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Microsoft certifications such as MCSE, MS Azure Administrator Associate or MS Azure Solutions Architect
• ITIL Certification or Understanding of ITIL methodologies
• Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery planning experience
• Experience with domain migrations and Office 365 tenant migrations

WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES

Our employees are our greatest assets, that is why we provide excellent comprehensive benefits-

♦Medical  ♦Dental  ♦Vision  ♦ 401(k)  ♦Life Insurance  ♦Disability (STD/LTD)  ♦Caregiving Support  ♦Critical Illness  ♦Hospital and Accident Coverage  ♦Employee Assistance Program  ♦Telehealth  ♦Wellness ♦Paid Holidays  ♦Vacation Days  ♦Employee Stock Option Plan  ♦Tuition Reimbursement ♦ Identity Theft Protection  ♦ Pet Insurance  ♦ Health Case Management, and much more.

We are environmentally conscious and res