It Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer is responsible for designing and supportingoperational computer networks in support of the arenasrequirements and goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Designs, implements, manages, and secures an IP network based on Windows platform;
• Implements all routers, switches (VLAN's on layer 3 switches), firewalls, VPN, mail servers, web servers, and database servers with minimal downtime;
• Manages and maintains all routers, switches (VLAN's on layer 3 switches), firewalls, VPN, mail servers, web servers, and database servers and ensuring adherence to industry best practices and security standards;
• Manages and sets standards for data backups and system disaster recovery;
• Researches and evaluates new solutions and products such as Windows OS, SQL, PBX, VMWare, SAN systems and others;
• Implements, manages, and supports network upgrades;
• Serves as support and backup during events remote and on-site;
• Maintains, creates, and updates accurate department documentation;
• Serves as "Event IT Manager on Duty" for assigned events;
• Assists with Help Desk requests and troubleshooting;
• Backs up the POS Manager for support during events; knowledge of POS systems;
• Installing, administering, and troubleshooting the organization's security solutions for the infrastructure;
• Supports the PBX and VoIP systems;
• Other projects assigned

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5 year of data networking experience with Windows servers, server hardware, Network Attached Storage, Cisco and switches (layer2 and 3), Office 365, and Active Directory administration, other firewalls and VPN;
• Cyber Security experience is a plus
• Web programming and SQL knowledge a plus
• Must have strong communication and customer interaction skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The qualified individual personifies our core values of INTEGRITY, TEAMWORK, PASSION, and EXCELLENCE at all times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and climb stairs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to perform physical duties of employment including, but not limited to lifting 50 lbs. while twisting and turning, working at heights and frequent climbing of stairs and ladders.
• Ability to respond on an immediate basis during normal business hours, after hours and on weekends via mobile phone is required/company phone allowance is provided on bi-weekly basis as compensation for this job requirement/employee must purchase mobile phone and service plan of their own choosing with responsibility for the repair and/or replacement of the phone.
• Employees with this phone access requirement are not restricted in their movement, location, and activities during off hours when they are not at work.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule in support of a 24/7 facility including evenings, weekends, and holidays