Job Description

Great HealthWorks is a vertically integrated, direct response marketing company, engaged in the marketing, sales, and distribution of premium natural health-related products and supplements through all forms of media. We are committed to the health and wellness of our consumers and fully dedicated to extraordinary service for our customers.

Summary

The Senior Systems Engineer will use their knowledge of engineering and IT disciplines to design computer systems for the business. This position provides the highest-level support and make recommendations to improve performance through hardware and software upgrades. Supports Active Directory, AWS, Hypervisors ESX and XEN (XCP-NG), oversees system securities and various networking devices including but not limiting to Cisco, PfSense, Mellanox, Kemp, etc. The Senior Systems Engineer will oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of our standard hardware/software technology

Key Responsibilities

Provide analysis of current infrastructure and recommends upgrades and changes for future growth
Administer the installation and management of the network infrastructure.
Responsible for network security and devices (IPSIDS, Firewall, Endpoints)
Oversee the installing, configuring, and testing of operating systems, application software, and system management tools
Ensure that all computer systems and infrastructure are operating at the highest levels of availability
Provide technical direction to IT support staff
Write custom scripts to reduce the need for human intervention
Configuring, debugging, and supporting multiple infrastructure platforms
Lead efforts towards storage consolidation and cleanup
Lead in the researching of new technology solution
Develop and maintain platform life cycle management methodology
Performing high-level root-cause analysis for service interruption recovery and creating preventive measures
Provides on the job training and coaching less experienced staff members and interns as designated by manager
Mentor and provide guidance to the Systems Engineer
Perform cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions
Conduct research on software and systems products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts
Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure system-related products and services
Other duties as assigned by management

Minimum Experience, Education and Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
In lieu of a degree, a minimum of four years related experience working with operating system hardware and/or software components in a large IT environment with many categories of devices, infrastructures and operating systems may be accepted.
5+ years' experience in managing enterprise network and security
5+ years' experience in Microsoft Windows 2016 Active Directory
5+ years' experience working with Linux, AWS Cloud, and Linux OS
Proficient at virtualization platforms such as VmWare, Xen, and KVM
Strong Knowledge of various Open Source platforms

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent leadership, analytical, communications and interpersonal skills are essential
Strong networking knowledge (OSI network layers, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS)
Experience in Cloud technology, preferably AWS
Organization skills and ability to work on multiple projects and/or assignments simultaneously
Ability to adapt to new situations and learn quickly
Strong project management skills
Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required
Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Ability to architect new system designs as well as provide consultation to project managers
Ability to analyze data for evaluation of operational systems to establish requirements for modification or replacement

EOE, DFWP

Valid through: 3/9/2021