System Engineer

Company: Granite Telecommunications
Location: Quincy
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Granite Background & HistoryGranite is one of the premier Telecommunications Solutions Providers for businesses and government facilities across the United States and Canada. We provide exceptional customized service with an emphasis on reliability and outstanding customer support. Granite has over $1.5 Billion in revenue (zero debt) with 2,000 employees and is headquartered out of Quincy, MA. We have Regional offices located in West Palm Beach, Washington DC, New York City, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Orlando, Philadelphia and Rhode Island.Our mission is to be the leading Telecommunications Company wherever we offer services as well as provide an environment where the value of each individual is recognized and where each person has the opportunity to further their growth and achieve success.Granite's philanthropy is unparalleled with over $80 million in donations to organizations such as Dana Farber Cancer Institute, The ALS Foundation, and the Alzheimer's Association to name a few.Granite was rated by Inc. Magazine as one of the "Fastest Growing Companies" for nine consecutive years in a row (2007-2015). Plus over the last four consecutive years (2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019) Granite has been awarded the Top Workplaces Award. With the astounded accomplishment of winning the EIS government bid in 2017, Granite is looking to pave a profound future for itself in not only the private sector, but also in the public sector.If you are a highly motivated individual who wants to grow your career with a fast paced and progressive company, Granite has countless opportunities for you.EOE/M/F/Vets/DisabledGeneral Summary of Position:Granite Telecommunications is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer whose primary focus will be on the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of IT information systems that support core organizational functions. This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all networked hardware, software and associated operating systems. The Senior Systems Engineer will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues in order to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments. The Senior Systems Engineer will be a subject matter expert in Microsoft, VMware, Storage and ideally Linux systems. They will be responsible for the design, implementation and ongoing operations of the storage environments.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and test system performance; prepare and deliver system performance statistics and reports.
• Gauge the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.
• Assist with the integration of servers, including database, e-mail, print, and backup servers and their associated software into enterprise systems. Ensure system connectivity of all servers, shared software, groupware, and other applications.
• Create and maintain documentation as it relates to system configuration, connectivity, mapping, processes, and service records.
• Assist with and provide training to team members on differing areas of technology as well as our environment.Required Qualifications:
  • Windows server 2008/2012/2016/2019, including installation, configuration, patching and system modification.
  • Red Hat Linux, Oracle Linux installation, configuration, and system modification
  • Configuration of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
  • Hands on experience with VMware vSphere 5.x and 6.x including ESXi and vCenter builds, creating new servers, and troubleshooting.
  • ?In depth understanding of Storage Area Networks, including solutions from EMC (VxBlock, VxRail, VMAX, Data Domain), etc.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's Degree in IT related major preferred and/or Related technical certifications
    • O365, Exchange, SCCM and Azure
    • Veeam and Backup Exec experience.
    • Cisco UCS experience
    • Experience in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software systems, applications, and related products
    • Expert hardware troubleshooting experience
    • Experience with Disaster recovery and Business Continuity planning and implementation

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