Systems Engineer

Position Systems Engineer

Location Onsite( San Diego, CA / Phoenix, AZ).

Duration - 6 months

Visa Preference - EAD's, L2 Visa

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Participates in an On-Call rotation
• Works with internal customers and business partners to design, implement, and document technology solutions that support business goals.

• In line with the industry s best practices, leads efforts with the architecture and maintenance of systems to ensure monthly corporate uptime metrics.

• Evaluates and makes recommendations to management on technology and services.

• Maintains documentation on new or existing programs.

• Manages capacity planning across all systems.

• Utilizes the industry s best practices to administer and secure the computer system environment.

• Restores servers and assists in application recovery in cases of data loss.

• Maintains current knowledge and technical capability with the industry s best practices. Attends continuing education and workshops to keep abreast of latest technologies.

• Mentors and trains less experienced System Engineers; may assist management with workflow assignments.

• Acts as project manager for larger and/or complicated system network projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities - No supervisory responsibilities.

Client Responsibilities

This is an internal and external client facing position that requires excellent customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills (listening/verbal/written). One must be able to; manage difficult or emotional client situations; Respond promptly to client needs; Solicit client feedback to improve service; Respond to requests for service and assistance from clients; Meet commitments to clients.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor s degree in a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) along with 8 - 12 years related IT and systems engineering experience along with prior experience tuning large servers for large enterprise level relational databases; experience supporting enterprise-class storage and computer environments. Healthcare industry experience a plus.

Computer & Technical Skills in the following required:

• Good understanding of network routing protocols and network switching architectures.
• Good understanding of security principles regarding server, storage, and application management
• Advanced level knowledge in more than one of the following areas: PowerShell, Shell Scripting, Ansible, Python, Go Lang, Rust, .NET, GIT
• Expert level knowledge in one of the following areas: Windows or Linux administration
• Expert level knowledge in more than one of the following areas: Kubernetes, Virtual Server management, SAN architecture, Cloud Architecutre (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), Microsoft 365, application tuning, application performance management, security and authentication systems, email systems

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - None required

Other Skills and Abilities solid knowledge and abilities required in the following areas:

• Ability to integrate technology and apply it to solve application requirements.
• Design, implement, and manage enterprise storage networks.
• In-depth performance analysis and capacity planning of large scale and complex computer infrastructures.
• Must be able to research solutions and make recommendations to management
• Facilitate meetings, work on a team as well as independently
• Work beyond standard business hours as required by deliverables.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.

• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Work Location

This position requires on-site work for purposes of providing adequate support to internal clients; being available for face-to-face interactions and coordination of work with other employees, colleagues, clients, or vendors; as well as for facilitation of quick and effective decisions through collaboration with stakeholders.

Working Hours

This is an exempt level position requiring one to work the hours needed to get the job done. Therefore, one must have the flexibility to work beyond traditional hours and be able to work nights, weekends or on holidays as required. This may be changed from time to time to meet the needs of the business. Typical core business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm