Sr. IT Systems Engineering Advisor

Job Description:

• To design and implement enterprise technology solutions for the organization.
• To maintain operations and build efficiencies in the technology of assigned spheres of influence.
• To research and resolve escalated issues from global IT colleagues.
• Designs, implements and maintains systems lifecycle management, security, resiliency and performance of production and non-production environments with no management supervision.
• Initiates and drives lifecycle management and capacity planning for infrastructure across the entire organization.
• Drives architectural improvements and standardization for the IT environment including choice of networking infrastructure, hardware, monitoring software and associated application infrastructure with no management supervision.
• Provides 3rd tier on-site and/or remote technical support as necessary.
• Seeks out and remediates security vulnerabilities.
• Provides 3rd tier remote access solution support: VPN, Terminal Services, Citrix, and Hyper-V.
• Designs disaster recovery solutions and leads planning and testing activities.
• Reviews and approves vendor invoices for manager.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, or related technology field from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Related technical institute certification preferred.
• Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include four (4) years of experience designing, implementing and maintaining technology infrastructure; configuring and troubleshooting Windows and UNIX/Linux based environments; and managing and monitoring Exchange Server 2003-2016, Windows Server 2003-2016, and MSCE Server infrastructure.
• Thorough knowledge of cloud-based application knowledge, preferably Azure Strong knowledge of virtualization and containerization (e.g. Hyper-V, vSphere, Citrix SQL, and Terminal Services)
• Strong knowledge of VPN connectivity troubleshooting and configuration (Cisco, Palo Alto, OpenVPN, IPSec)
• In-depth knowledge of security software such as Anti-virus, Anti-SPAM, Anti-Spyware, and/or other security related technologies
• In-depth knowledge of networking (OSI network layers, TCP/IP)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
• Requires Kubernetes / K8s
• OpenShift

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.