Trusted Technology Consulting

A Systems Engineer (SE) is responsible for designing, configuring, installing, troubleshooting, and repairing network and systems infrastructure solutions for our customers. The SE must be a team player, yet work well independently, have excellent verbal and written communication skills and have an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft, Novell, Citrix, LAN/WAN, Systems Management and Help Desk Management technologies. Responsibilities include engineering solutions for IT projects as well as providing network administration for client support agreements. The perfect candidate would be a professional, detail oriented and self-motivated individual who excels at completing tasks successfully and efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary engineering contact on projects
• Provide operational management and support for complex IT infrastructures
• Set up and install new servers and network equipment
• Identify and resolve network and related system performance problems
• Perform troubleshooting activities on production servers off-hours (nights or weekends) if required to minimize impact to operations
• Administer Microsoft Servers running: SQL Server 2000/2005, Windows Server 2003 and Exchange Server 2003/2007
• Troubleshoot server and workstation software and hardware
• Support the back office and application servers
• Perform hardware upgrades and swaps
• Establish backup and recovery procedures for network based systems
• Train and support End Users on systems and common MS Products
• Interface with external venders as necessary
• Administer Telecommunications and Computer Telephony equipment (i.e. Voice T1’s and Channel Banks)
• Actively participate in planning, coordinating, and implementing Windows operating systems and applications for clients
• Work with Equilibrium managers to maintain, document and train on best practices configurations for Windows environments
• Evaluate new technologies and provide recommendations for the purchase of products and services
• Maintain knowledge base of current technology with continuous self study
• Perform other duties as assigned

Types of Projects:

• IT Business Plans
• Fixing network problems that cause the system to be unreliable
• Resolving problems with the data backup system
• Identifying and correcting security concerns
• Instituting virus prevention and remediation
• Reconciling and ensuring proper software licensing
• Developing systems documentation and a basic set of operating procedures for the day-to-day maintenance of your systems
• Support of client systems on a regular, scheduled, and emergency basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent experience acceptable
• Certifications including:
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Computer networking knowledge and experience in computer network architecture and implementation including network operating systems (NOS), network design, and directory services
• Network infrastructure knowledge and experience in LAN/WAN infrastructure technologies and implementation strategies
• Network infrastructure Administration: (Cisco routers, firewalls, switches and VPN concentrators)
• Microsoft Windows experience including system design, implementation and management
• Ability to relay technical information to both technical and non technical personnel
• Strong written/verbal communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving or troubleshooting skills
• Must possess excellent time management skills
• Ability to travel to client premises on a daily basis
• Hands-on in a help desk environment is preferred

Preferred Experience and Technical Skills

• Microsoft - Windows Server 2003 / 2008
• Microsoft - Windows Desktop Operating Systems (XP/Vista)
• Microsoft - Active Directory (AD)
• VMware Server and Desktop Virtualization products
• Citrix Presentation Server
• Microsoft Virtual Server
• Storage Area Networks
• Tape Backup Software
• Routers and TCP/IP Schema
• Microsoft – SharePoint Server 2007
• Citrix XenServer / XenDesktop
• Novell Netware, GroupWise and ZENworks Suite
• Lotus Domino Server and Notes client
• Symantec Ghost
• UNIX (Sun, IBM, Linux variants)
• Document Management Solutions
• Fax Server Solutions
• Network Management
• Virus Protection Software
• Firewall Servers
• Print Servers
• LAN Management and partitioning
• Server Hardware (HP, IBM, Dell, Sun)
• Remote Access Solutions
• Microsoft - SQL Server 2000/2005
• Microsoft - Internet Security and Acceleration Server (ISA) 2006
• Microsoft - Internet Information Server (IIS)
• Technical Documentation
• Microsoft Office specifically Visio and Project
• Application Development Programming (i.e. Java, VB, C)
• Scripting (KIX, ASP, Lotus, VB)

Apply Now!

Email Your Resume To careers@equilibriuminc.com

OR Mail Your Resume To:
Equilibrium IT Solutions
5080 N Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL

Equilibrium IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer