Bay Area based technology consulting company is looking for a full-time Senior System Engineer (have current MCTS/MCSE) with strong system engineering skills, excellent writing & verbal communication skills and project management experience. The successful canidate will be highly motivated, organized, adaptable, and possess common-sense practicality.
This position is responsible for implementing IT projects at client locations as well as maintaining client and internal systems. The candidate must be a dynamic individual whose capabilities include high-level skills in working with Window Server 2003 & 2008, Exchange Server 2003 & 2007, SQL Server 2008, server virtualization utilizing Microsofts Hyper-V technologies and/or VMware A MUST.
Successful candidate needs to be comfortable meeting directly with clients to gather project requirements, ability to design IT plans, manage and implement project solutions. Position requires local travel to client sites; some remote work from home, possible.
Required Experience:
5+ years of related experience in Microsoft System Engineering and System Administration roles.
2+ years experience with Vmware or Microsoft Virtuals BS or BA (completed)
5+ years experience in project management
Required Professional Qualifications:
REQUIRES CURRENT CERTIFICATION for Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE
Responsibilities:
Assess system & network requirements
Provide recommendations based on assessment; develop recommendations report & implement recommendations
Meet with clients with sales team; help develop IT project proposals with sales team
Develop detailed project plans, including implementation plans with defined tasks & time estimates
Manage project implementation & tasks management
Perform Best Practices & documentation
Troubleshoot and resolve clients server & network issues
Support and troubleshoot virtual networking
Install/maintain servers & network infrastructure (i.e. e-mail, SQL Servers, Web servers, application servers, network switches and firewalls)
Personal Skills:
Proven ability to manage projects while adhering to deadlines
Excellent problem solving skills
Is a team leader & works well with colleagues, clients and vendors Effective/good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to mentor peers
Strong knowledge of server hardware installation, configuration and maintenance.
Quick (new-skills) learner
Professionalism and ability to multi-task, prioritize deadlines, take initiative
Provide technical leadership in design and administration decisions for information systems, operating systems, and platforms
Location SF Bay Area: LOCAL BAY AREA CANDIDATES ARE ONLY SUITED FOR THIS POSITION.
Compensation: DOE, benefits include Vacation, Sick time, Medical, and Company Car.
Principals only. Recruiters please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job.
Please provide cover letter with salary requirements along with resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
- Location: SF Bay Area/ North Bay
- Compensation: D.O.E.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
