Senior Systems Engineer

Role Overview:

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of building and maintaining high-performance network systems for our clients. From designing and installing cutting-edge solutions to providing expert support and maintenance, you'll play a vital role in keeping their technology running smoothly—all while following Ocean Solutions’ proven best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and support client network and computing infrastructure.
• Perform administration of servers and virtual server clusters.
• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware, systems, services, equipment, and devices.
• Monitor and apply performance-enhancing changes to network architectures.
• Design, monitor, and maintain network security systems and technologies.
• Design and administer software and network security.
• Design and maintain user account, permission, email, and threat management methodologies.
• Design and manage system back-up and restore protocols.
• Document network problems and resolutions for future reference.
• Create and maintain documentation for all aspects of hardware, networks, and systems including key standards and processes.
• Travel to and from client work sites as needed with personal vehicle.
• Work on-call after hours support rotation as needed.
• Be available after hours/weekends for project work as needed.
• Monitor queue and cover support extension and remote tickets as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology preferred.
• Minimum 5-8 years of network administration, design, and execution experience.
• Minimum 1-2 years of IT management-related experience.
• 1-2 years of prior experience and the demonstrated ability to be successful in a client-focused environment.
• Experience with Windows, Apple OS, HP/Aruba, Cisco Systems, and SonicWall.
• Strong experience in network infrastructure including switches, routers, cabling, racks, firewalls, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, Latency, VPN, Terminal Services, VolP, QoS, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, NHRP, and PPP.
• Web development knowledge with previous interaction with markup languages like HTML, XML, etc. and PHP and MySQL.
• Experience with Azure, AWS, and DevOps.
• Experience with API integration and cross platform automation workflows.
• Strong experience in VMWare virtualization and Active Directory.
• Understanding of in-house systems architecture and cloud-based architectures required.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, as well as providing clear communications via email and in person to clients and business associates.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting and excels when working both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to accurately track timekeeping.
• Ability to frequently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, lift up 50 pounds, and perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

If you thrive on solving complex challenges and making a real impact, this is your chance to shine. Apply to join Ocean Solutions today!