IT Systems Engineering Advisor Sr

Description:
**This position is Contract with a Set Duration of 6 Months and Open to Remote**
MANAGER NOTES:
Required: significant & direct experience in Citrix
Preferred: Horizon / Omnissa VDI
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To design and implement enterprise technology solutions for the organization. To maintain operations and build efficiencies in the technology of assigned spheres of influence. To research and resolve escalated issues from global IT colleagues.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Designs, implements and maintains systems lifecycle management, security, resiliency and performance of production and non-production environments with no management supervision. Initiates and drives lifecycle management and capacity planning for infrastructure across the entire organization. Drives architectural improvements and standardization for the IT environment including choice of networking infrastructure, hardware, monitoring software and associated application infrastructure with no management supervision. Provides 3rd tier on-site and/or remote technical support as necessary. Seeks out and remediates security vulnerabilities. Provides 3rd tier remote access solution support: VPN, Terminal Services, Citrix, and Hyper-V. Designs disaster recovery solutions and leads planning and testing activities. Reviews and approves vendor invoices for manager.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organization's quality program(s). Travels as required.
QUALIFICATIONS Education & Licensing Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, or related technology field from an accredited college or university preferred. Related technical institute certification preferred. Experience Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include four (4) years of experience designing, implementing and maintaining technology infrastructure; configuring and troubleshooting Windows and UNIX/Linux based environments; and managing and monitoring Exchange Server 2003-2016, Windows Server 2003-2016, and MSCE Server infrastructure.
Skills & Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of cloud-based application knowledge, preferably Azure
Strong knowledge of virtualization and containerization (e.g. Hyper-V, vSphere, Citrix SQL, and Terminal Services)
Strong knowledge of VPN connectivity troubleshooting and configuration (Cisco, Palo Alto, OpenVPN, IPSec)
In-depth knowledge of security software such as Anti-virus, Anti-SPAM, Anti-Spyware, and/or other security related technologies
In-depth knowledge of networking (OSI network layers, TCP/IP)
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills Strong organizational skills Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
WORK ENVIRONMENT When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Requirements:
**This position is Contract with a Set Duration of 6 Months and Open to Remote**
MANAGER NOTES:
Required: significant & direct experience in Citrix
Preferred: Horizon / Omnissa VDI
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To design and implement enterprise technology solutions for the organization. To maintain operations and build efficiencies in the technology of assigned spheres of influence. To research and resolve escalated issues from global IT colleagues.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Designs, implements and maintains systems lifecycle management, security, resiliency and performance of production and non-production environments with no management supervision. Initiates and drives lifecycle management and capacity planning for infrastructure across the entire organization. Drives architectural improvements and standardization for the IT environment including choice of networking infrastructure, hardware, monitoring software and associated application infrastructure with no management supervision. Provides 3rd tier on-site and/or remote technical support as necessary. Seeks out and remediates security vulnerabilities. Provides 3rd tier remote access solution support: VPN, Terminal Services, Citrix, and Hyper-V. Designs disaster recovery solutions and leads planning and testing activities. Reviews and approves vendor invoices for manager.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organization's quality program(s). Travels as required.
QUALIFICATIONS Education & Licensing Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, or related technology field from an accredited college or university preferred. Related technical institute certification preferred. Experience Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include four (4) years of experience designing, implementing and maintaining technology infrastructure; configuring and troubleshooting Windows and UNIX/Linux based environments; and managing and monitoring Exchange Server 2003-2016, Windows Server 2003-2016, and MSCE Server infrastructure.
Skills & Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of cloud-based application knowledge, preferably Azure
Strong knowledge of virtualization and containerization (e.g. Hyper-V, vSphere, Citrix SQL, and Terminal Services)
Strong knowledge of VPN connectivity troubleshooting and configuration (Cisco, Palo Alto, OpenVPN, IPSec)
In-depth knowledge of security software such as Anti-virus, Anti-SPAM, Anti-Spyware, and/or other security related technologies
In-depth knowledge of networking (OSI network layers, TCP/IP)
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills Strong organizational skills Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
WORK ENVIRONMENT When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Credit and background check required.