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Senior Systems Engineer
Job Details
Job Reference ID: EQ_CHI_1007
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job Posting Date: February 05, 2010
Job Posting Deadline: Until Filled
Job Description
Responsible for architecture and delivery of key Microsoft systems, applications and processes underlying Equilibrium and customer IS infrastructure. This includes infrastructure planning, application support, analysis, design, development, testing, setup, technical documentation, and reporting. Individuals will serve as members of a rapidly growing and diverse team responsible for meeting the needs of our customers for infrastructure currency, product development, as well as new infrastructure to ensure our customer's investment in computing technology is economical, reliable, scalable, and consistent with the customer's business objectives. Ideal candidates must have Active Directory and Exchange 2000 design and deployment as well as Windows 2000 server experience. MCSE 2003 certification is preferred. Knowledge and experience with supporting technologies such as MOM, SUS, SMS, ADS, and ISA is required. Experience in large-scale enterprise mplementations and familiarity with the methodology and approach required for these implementations is required. Experience and use of Microsoft Operations Framework and ITIL processes is important.al, detail oriented and self-motivated individual who excels at completing tasks successfully and efficiently.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide in-depth technical and design expertise on large-scale infrastructure projects for enterprise-class clients
  • Work in tandem with high-caliber technical staff, including project managers
  • Assess, Architect, project Plan, Implement, Document and Support customer systems in response to business or technical requirements.
  • Subject matter expert for specific technologies (e.g. Microsoft, VMware, Citrix, Cisco, etc.)
  • Clearly communicate problem/resolution process to customers or management.
  • Serve as project Team Lead with project oversight responsibilities and mentoring of consultants.
  • Contribute to written proposals and develop technical documentation.
  • Presentation of design and deployment strategies.
  • Ability to deliver seminars and public presentations.
  • Network and application troubleshooting.
Types of Projects:
  • IT Business Plans
  • Server Virtualization and Consolidation Assessments
  • Business Continuity Architecture, Planning and Implementations
  • Advanced Troubleshooting and Systems Recovery
  • Large-Scale Network and Systems Infrastructure Designs
  • Enterprise Application Upgrades and Deployments
  • Systems Migrations
  • Best Practice Administration of Complex Computing Environments
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent experience acceptable
  • At least 7-10 years of solid systems engineering experience assessing, architecting, project planning, implementing, documenting and supporting large-scale computing environments; with an emphasis on Microsoft, Virtualization, Storage Solutions and Networking technologies.
  • Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to lead teams in the design and deployment of Microsoft technologies.
  • A professional, business-focused attitude and courteous manner towards clients, partners, and peers.
  • Solid experience presenting and/or demonstrating new technology recommendations from a business perspective.
  • Ability to work weekends and/or off hours as necessary to meet clients' needs.
  • This position requires the ability to travel up to 25%.
Preferred Certifications include:
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Preferred Technical Skills include:
  • Microsoft - Windows Server
  • Microsoft - Active Directory
  • Microsoft - Exchange
  • Microsoft - Virtual Server
  • Microsoft - SQL Server
  • Microsoft - Internet Security and Acceleration Server
  • Microsoft - Internet Information Server
  • Microsoft - SharePoint
  • Microsoft - Small Business Server
  • Microsoft - Windows Desktop Operating Systems
  • Lunix (Unix variants)
  • VMware Server Virtualization products
  • Systems Monitoring and Systems Management
  • Network Management
  • Document Management Solutions
  • Fax Server Solutions
  • Remote Access Solutions
  • Citrix Presentation Server/XenApp
  • Server Hardware (HP, IBM, Dell, Sun)
  • Storage Area Networks, iSCSI and NAS Solutions
  • Tape Backup Software
  • Cisco Routers, Cisco VPNs, Cisco Switches and mastery of TCP/IP Schema
  • Firewall Servers
  • Print Servers
  • Symantec Ghost
  • Virus Protection Software
  • Technical Documentation
  • Project Management
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How To Apply
Email Your Resume To careers@equilibriuminc.com
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Equilibrium IT Solutions
5080 N Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL 60630
Equilibrium IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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