Senior Systems Engineer

Palmetto Technology Group, Inc.

Lafayette, LA

Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

RADER is a leading Managed Services Provider (MSP) headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana with clients located across the US. Our organization has a strong company culture built on our values of Trust, Teamwork, Service, Innovation and Growth. We expect our team members to serve our customers and each other to provide phenomenal experiences both internally and externally. We provide a generous benefits package to ensure our team is able to balance LIFE and work. Be ready to join a fast-paced, ever-evolving IT company that is bringing on new customers and team members to continue strong growth into the future.

Summary

We are looking for a senior-level system engineer to join our team. To be successful in this role, you will be expected to be proficient with Windows Server technologies hosted in Azure and on-premises. You will be responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting windows servers, active directory, SQL, and other related technologies. In addition, you will configure and troubleshoot network routing and switching. You will be expected to provide technical support and guidance to colleagues and end users.
Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Azure servers and solutions.
Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft on-premises servers and systems.
Monitor and optimize server performance, availability, and security
Manage Active Directory, group policy, DNS, DHCP, and other network services
Administer Exchange, Outlook, and other email and collaboration tools
Administer SQL databases
Perform backup and restore operations and ensure data integrity and availability
Document and maintain server configuration, policies, and procedures
Regularly review existing systems and make recommendations for improvements
Diagnose and resolve complex server and network issues across multiple sites and devices
Research and evaluate new technologies and best practices
Provide technical support and training to other IT staff and end users
Work within ticketing system and properly document work performed and record time spent
Work directly with clients on projects

Requirements

We expect our team members to serve our customers and each other to provide phenomenal experiences both internally and externally.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects and deadlines
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
At least 5 years of experience as a windows server administrator
Expert knowledge of Microsoft systems and applications: Windows Workstation, Windows Server, SQL Server, Active Directory, Terminal Services, Azure AVD
High-level knowledge in: Linux, Microsoft Azure, Active directory, Exchange, Office 365 products, Microsoft Teams. Virtualization, Cloud, and Backup Technologies, Docker
Experience with scripting languages, such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
Experience with Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI, and other automation tools
Experience with network design, troubleshooting, and maintenance
Certification in Microsoft Azure services/solutions is a plus

Benefits