Systems Engineer - Google (GCP/G-Suite) 1

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Role Summary

ROLE SUMMARY

The Systems Engineer will design, install, administer, support, and maintain information technology systems.  This position will be responsible for providing specifications, analysis, and recommendations on solutions to problems, as well as providing specifications for new products and services. This position will be an expert in their area, which includes troubleshooting, design and implementation of assigned disciplines, which may include Security, Network, Infrastructure, and applications/database.  All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making:  Makes decisions on non-routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor, and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
• Career Path:  Senior Systems Engineer

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING FAMILY - CORE

• Researches new technologies by attending seminars, reading blogs, or taking classes, and implement or recommend the implementation of new technologies.
• Subject matter expert for a variety of IT related systems or applications.
• Train end users or peer on particular applications, services, devices, or concepts.
• Evaluates systems applicability to company’s environment.
• Arranges system implementations, including design, project management, vendor management, testing, documentation, launch, and turnover to operations.
• Manages systems lifecycle, including upgrades and decommissioning.
• Troubleshoots issues and serves as escalation point for IT department.
• Coordinates with vendor and company personnel to facilitate purchases.
• Evaluates and solves complex systems issues.
• Makes recommendations and helps implement tactical technology solutions to ensure project success.
• Provides administration and support for multiple technical environments.
• Maintains hardware and build standards to include fault tolerance, high availability, maximum performance, and disaster recovery.
• Supports and maintains large databases containing critical business data.
• Works to optimize performance, stability, and up-time for existing database systems.
• Writes and maintains scripts for monitoring, capacity planning, backups, and recovery.
• Collaborates with Engineering and other IT team members to define requirements and implement new database systems to meet the growing needs of the business.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Meet, and Google Calendar.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) including services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Cloud Functions, Kubernetes Engine, and Cloud SQL.
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written - Intermediate
• Proficiency in MS Office - Intermediate
• Ability to solve technical issues - Intermediate
• Thorough knowledge of networking and telecommunications
• Listening skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems.
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
• Ability to work in team and independently
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years systems engineering experience (Required)
• 3+ years systems experience with Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). (Preferred)

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Normal office environment