Senior Systems Engineer

IT Senior Systems EngineerJob Location: Greeley, COReq Id: 869 Employment Type: Regular Full-TimeAt Hensel Phelps, we don't just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands-on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.The Senior Systems Administrator role is to ensure the efficient operation and security compliance of the company's data centers, Microsoft Azure systems, client and job centralized servers, databases, and equipment. This role will also lead and direct IT systems engineering specialist teams in building, managing, supporting, and maintaining solutions according to departmental policy.Key Responsibilities:Aids the IT Infrastructure Manager in the development of IT strategies in collaboration with the other IT team members with specific focus on infrastructure service delivery and life cycle managementImplements and maintains policies and procedures set by the IT leadershipDeploys, manages, and maintains the enterprise's infrastructure Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan set by the IT Infrastructure manager and IT leadershipPrepares and ensures accuracy of documentation, procedures manuals, and help sheets for all IT infrastructure systemsDesigns and implements redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assetsHelps plan, maintain, and improve BCDR (Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery) policiesConducts research and makes recommendations on data center products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development effortsOversees new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgradesInteracts and negotiates with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network, cloud, and data center products and servicesQualifications:College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 10+ years equivalent work experienceCertifications in Microsoft Azure equivalent to MCSE, VMware VCP-DCV (advanced), Cisco CCNP and ITIL are requiredStrong system administration (Linux/Unix and Windows) at the command-line levelHands-on experience in System design, IT Architecture, Networking, Infrastructure operations and operational stability to transform the way the teams operate to ensure delivery of high-quality systems/applicationsEnsure High Availability (HA) of Enterprise Critical Application platform (Load-Balancers) Microsoft Application Request Routing (ARR)Ensure security compliance across the entire enterprise domain through continuous evolution of the auditing and remediation programExperience with architecting new systems, establishing infrastructure standards/processes and ensuring teams adhere to standards, maintain technical diagrams and documentation, Infrastructure/ Architecture design, Configuration, and implementation, leading and guiding other team members and responsible for monitoring all production and non-production systemsExperience working in Azure cloud infrastructure with a hands-on experience using Azure resources and ServicesAlso experience with Platform Sizing, Infrastructure Cost Reduction Hands-On experience (IAC) utilizing Terraform or AnsibleAct as a Subject Matter Expert for cloud end-to-end architecture, including Azure and future providers, networking, provisioning, and managementKnowledge of infrastructure automation, monitoring, logging, reporting and ability to adopt industry best practices and build high-performance infrastructures that are self-healing, scalable & resilientExpert in configuring Dell Server/Storage HardwareExperience in setting up and deploying Forward/Reverse ProxiesExtensive knowledge in VMware vSphere (6.x - 7.x) Hypervisor including VMware NSX, Storage vSAN and iSCSI targetsMicrosoft ADFS, DirSync/AzureConnect, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, GPO, SRS, FRS, RADIUS, Microsoft NLB, Microsoft Failover Clustering, IIS, Microsoft PKI/CA/SSL certificate infrastructureMicrosoft RDS (Farms, RDSH, RDG, RDWA, NPS (CAP & RAP), RDCB and UPD) Microsoft SQL Database Administration (SQL queries, SQL PROCs, Database health maintenance, performance, backup, restore) SQL server 2012, 2014, and 2019Scripting in Python or similar general-purpose scripting environment (VBS, PowerShell and Batch/CMD scripting)Windows Server 2012, 2016 and 2019 Datacenter OS levelManage Exchange Servers 2010, 2016 and 2019 in DAG (Database Availability Group) environment (Client Access, Hub Transport and Mailbox rules)Networking Knowledge (minimum CCNA Level)Excellent troubleshooting skills and root cause analysisHelp plan, maintain, improve Infrastructure BCDR (Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery)Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skillsAble to conduct research into networking issues and products as requiredAbility to present ideas in user-friendly languageHighly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detailProven analytical and problem-solving abilitiesAble to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environmentStrong customer service orientationExperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.Physical Requirements:Light Work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type.The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.Constantly reads written communications and views email submissions.The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.Rarely exposed to high and low temperaturesRarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.Education:College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 10+ years equivalent work experience.Certifications in Microsoft Azure equivalent to MCSE, VMware VCP-DCV (advanced), Cisco CCNP and ITIL are required.Compensation:Annual Base Salary Range: $86,640.00 - $95,760.00 USD (Colorado Only)Benefits:Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees (this is all salaried employees) are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Further, salaried employees (project engineers and