IT Systems Engineer III

Company: Benaroya Research Institute
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 6, 2021

Job Description:

Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) is seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer III. Under general direction, the IT Systems Engineer will assist in the implementation, operation, and maintenance of enterprise and research systems environments with a focus on automation and process improvement.This position is responsible for the design, deployment, administration, and documentation of ITNs enterprise and research systems including:

• Windows and Linux Servers
• Backup and recovery
• Active Directory
• DNS, DHCP
• SAN/NAS
• Client/server software and security
• System Center Suite
• Virus/spam control
• Optimize systems for creating and maintaining identity/directory accounts.
• Upgrade and deploy solutions to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure, performing systems backups and recovery procedures, and
• Act as an escalation point on Information Technology support issues for users and technical support professionals.
• Plan, organize and document complex system design activities and to configure systems to be consistent with institutional policies/procedures;
• Communicate technical/complex information both verbally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain cooperation, understanding, trust and credibility;
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders within and external to the organization to identify and assess opportunities for continual improvement in the Information Technology function. Provides insight and advice on emerging methods and technologies to improve enterprise and research systems, enterprise security, and process automation.
• This position will be part of an on-call support rotation
• At least 6 years of professional experience supporting people and technology or equivalent combination of directly related education and experience required.
• At least 4 years of experience as a primary SME for one or more technologies at a small to medium sized company/organization. (100-1500 end-users)
• Proven ability to successfully champion technical concepts from inception to implementation.
• Experience writing, editing, and publishing formal IT policies and procedures.
• Experience leading major change events and managing outages at a small to medium sized company/organization.
• Experience with VMWare.
• Proven ability to solve complex IT problems and to design multi-tier solutions
• Strong knowledge working with various Client Operating systems such as Windows XP/7/8/10.
• Experience with Windows server, Group Policy, and Active Directory.
• Working knowledge of various network equipment such as Routers, Firewalls, Switches, and Wireless Access Points.
• Knowledge of various third party network and security management software such as Traps.
• Knowledge of back-up software (Commvault/Veeam) and Disaster Recovery planning.
• Strong knowledge in TCP/IP, Subnetting, DNS and how the Internet works in general is a must.
• Relevant technical certifications are highly preferredAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status. Requisition number: 1694 Department: Immune Tolerance Network External Company URL: http://www.benaroyaresearch.org/ Street: 1201 Ninth Avenue

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