Sr Software / Infrastructure Engineer
Dallas, TX, United States
What you'll do
• Provides good understanding of concepts related to server load balancing, WAS clustering, and other application scaling concepts
• Troubleshoots and resolves middleware issues across development, testing, and production environments
• Proactively monitors local and remote data center operations and equipment, including UPSs, HVAC, power, facility security systems and all datacenter processes and procedures
• Encourages an environment of sharing and team work among the team.
• Stays current with systems technology best practices and changing technologies, in order to maintain domain expertise and recommend enhancements or changes
• Supports communication and response process by responding to users on system issues, maintenance, and system status, and advising and escalating on any prolonged or major issues
• Manages and maintain Windows Active Directory, including DNS and Group Policies
• Provides guidance to lower level technicians and assists when and where necessary
• Travels, as required
• Mandatory rotational schedule for on-call off-hours support
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• 3 years of experience as a network or infrastructure engineer or administrator
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• 5+ years of experience as a network or infrastructure engineer or administrator
Skills, Licenses & Certifications
• Advanced ability to plan strategically for current and future business environments, including future technology and business design changes to create flexible, scalable solutions
• In-depth knowledge of IT business operations, systems requirements, and processes
• Demonstrated experience in the following:
o VMware environments - vSphere, VCSA, vROPS, LogInsight & vRA
o Hyper-V environments (2008, 2012 and 2016) & Live Migration
Unix and Windows environments
o Installing and managing Windows Server (2008, 2012, and 2016), Microsoft SQL, Microsoft IIS and Microsoft Active Directory
o TCP/IP networks and full understanding of all layers of the OSI model
o Cisco/Dell/Sonicwall networking solutions including routers, firewalls, VPN tunnels, switches, gateways, access devices, wireless access points, etc.
o TCP/IP, DNS, FTP/SFTP, SMTP, SMB, DHCP, Cisco, LAN, WAN, and WLAN
o Dynatrace, VMware Log Insight and VMware vROPS
o Hands-on experience with writing PowerShell scripts
• Ability to analyze complex problems and implement solutions and/or workarounds
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with a keen desire to learn and expand depth of knowledge
• Ability to thrive in a sense-of-urgency environment and leverage best practices
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to adapt to changing priorities and work environments
• Proficiency in Agile project management methodology, specifically within infrastructure area
Required Skills : Word
Basic Qualification :
Additional Skills :
Background Check :Yes
Drug Screen :Yes
Notes :This position will be hybrid onsite in Dallas and will be a short term project. Interviews will be virtual. Top skillsets include: 1. 5 years VMware environments - vSphere, VCSA, vROPS, LogInsight & vRA 2. 5 years Installing and managing Windows Server (2008, 2012, and 2016), Microsoft SQL, Microsoft IIS and Microsoft Active Directory 3. 5 years Dynatrace, VMware Log Insight and VMware vROPS
Selling points for candidate :
Project Verification Info :
Candidate must be your W2 Employee :Yes
Exclusive to Apex :No
Face to face interview required :No
Candidate must be local :Yes
Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::No
Interview times set : :No
Type of project :
Master Job Title :Architect: Apps (Other)
Branch Code :Ft. Worth