IT Operations Engineer

Velocity Search Group Inc

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$49–$65 Per Hour
SKILLS
3rd Level Support, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Change Management, Citrix Product Family, Cloud Computing, Clustering Software, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Security, Configuration Management, DNS (Domain Name System), Database Administration, Desktop Virtualization, Document Change Management, Entertainment and Media, High Availability, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Linux Operating System, MCITP - Microsoft Certified IT Professional, MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Certifications, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft IIS Web Server (Internet Information Services), Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server DBA (Database Administration), Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows System Administration, On Site Support, Oracle Database, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scripting (Scripting Languages), ServiceDesk, Software Administration, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Technical Operations, Testing, VMWare, VMWare vSphere, Windows PowerShell, Writing Skills
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
2 days ago

Our client, a major entertainment/media firm located in NYC (Midtown), is looking to hire an IT Operations Engineer. This is a Full-Time position. The IT Operations Engineer role is integral part of the Global Technology Operations (GTO) team. The primary responsibilities of an IT Operations Engineer are to maintain servers, applications, software, and cloud systems.

 

Responsibilities

  • While maintaining these systems, an IT Operations Engineer is expected to perform tasks such as:
  • Optimize system performance by monitoring, troubleshooting issues, and scheduling upgrades to maintain a secure and reliable environment
  • Secure mission critical systems by establishing and enforcing policies
  • Implement and deploy changes to production, development, stage, and test environments
  • Ensure that configuration and change management processes are documented accurately
  • Review and respond to security incidents
  • Provide 3rd level support to ServiceDesk & Field Service technicians

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Experience working in an enterprise-level environment
  • Strong knowledge of Windows Servers, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Active Directory
  • Knowledge of Cloud Computing (Azure and AWS)
  • Experience with Microsoft High-Availability & SQL Clustering
  • Experience with Microsoft DFS, DNS, IIS,
  • Experience with VMware vSphere
  • Experience with Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops
  • Highly proficient with PowerShell scripting
  • Experience working with enterprise monitoring systems
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills
  • Strong understanding of networking concepts
  • Experience with ITIL frameworks, and change management processes
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Highly organized, motivated, and dedicated
  • Industry-related certifications (MCITP, MCSE) a plus
  • Availability to work during emergencies, and scheduled afterhours and weekends

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ years system administration experience with Windows operating systems
  • 2+ years system administration experience with Linux operating systems
  • 3+ years database administration experience with Microsoft SQL or Oracle
  • 3+ years system administration experience with Microsoft 365
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related equivalent education required.
  • Certifications from Microsoft, Carbon Black, or VMware or related technology certifications are preferred.

About the Company

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Velocity Search Group Inc