Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Custom Computer Specialists is looking for a Systems Engineer to join our team onsite at one of our clients in a K-12 environment. This person will oversee the entire infrastructure within this district, which would include patching servers, rolling out Cisco appliances and leading department projects.

This position is paying between $95,000-$105,000 annually. Pay will be based on experience.

OVERVIEW

This person is responsible for providing technical management over the IT Infrastructure of a large school district located in Suffolk County. This person will provide thought leadership and expertise to guide and manage the District's Network, Server, Exchange, SAN, VMWare and Enterprise Operating Systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the lifecycle of Hardware, Software, Network Infrastructure and Network Services
• Perform Updates, Backups and Patches to Servers and related network infrastructure.
• Work with Cisco Appliances (Routers, Switches, Access Points)
• Manage Cisco VOIP Environment
• Manage and maintain SonicWall firewall
• Manage internal IT projects
• Handle escalation from Level I/II Technicians
• Provision and manage Servers (Server 2022) in Azure, backup solutions, and other cloud resources.
• Work hands on with Microsoft Office 365 and Active Directory (managing group policies, creating domain accounts, etc.)
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years minimum of system engineering experience
• Ability to develop effective work relationship across all organizational levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience with SQL and Database Management
• Azure / Office 365 certifications or equivalent experience
• Virtualization and Storage certifications or equivalent experience
• Advanced Route/Switch certifications, or equivalent experience
• Wireless certifications, or equivalent experience
• Experience administering firewalls/content filters

SUCCESS MEASUREMENTS / EXPECTED OUTCOMES

• Client contract renewal / Customer Satisfaction rating.
• Technical Certifications
• 230 days/billable/year (fulfillment of contract)
• Regularly scheduled account updates to Manager.