Key Facts

Remote From:

Texas (USA)

Full time

Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Other Skills

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Incident Reporting
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Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft Outlook
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Virtual Teams
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Professionalism
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Distributed Team Management
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Team Leadership
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Time Management
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Customer Service
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Verbal Communication Skills
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Social Skills

Roles & Responsibilities

10+ years of experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows operating systems, Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
Solid networking knowledge (OSI model, TCP/IP) with hands-on experience configuring switches, routers, firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, MPLS, and SD-WAN; understanding LAN-to-LAN routing and perimeter security (IDS/Firewall).
Experience with virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) and monitoring tools (PRTG, SolarWinds, Nagios); ability to document network topology using Visio.
Strong communication and customer-facing skills with the ability to travel to multiple offices and lead projects; Azure cloud/migration knowledge is a plus.

Requirements:

Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server operating systems, applications, and system management tools.
Travel to various offices to conduct site surveys and document hardware, software, and infrastructure; plan the work required to bring systems onto the NFP Network.
Ensure the highest levels of system and infrastructure availability and security by monitoring performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing fixes.
Maintain security, backup, and business continuity strategies; document all systems and processes; manage patching and lifecycle planning.

PlanIT Group, LLC

About PlanIT Group, LLC

PlanIT Group is an IT and engineering professional services company which provides top-tier talent to various commercial and government customers. We also provide systems and IT infrastructure integration which allows us to bring the talent and manage the implementation. At PlanIT Group, we pride ourselves on being extremely agile, innovative, and forward thinking. At PlanIT Group, we specialize in sourcing and matching skilled professionals to meet the dynamic demands of the digital landscape. With a focus on precision and expertise, we connect companies with the right individuals, driving innovation, and success in the ever-evolving world of technology. Our customers engage us to create solutions to complex mission challenges, and PlanIT delivers. Innovation. Integration. Integrity.

Founded: 2018

Company size: 51 - 200

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Job description

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No C2C candidates with employers

We are acquiring firms throughout the US, Canada, and the UK.
We are looking for someone with some Networking and Systems Engineering experience to help integrate newly acquired offices. This Engineer will install our switches, firewalls, WAPs, and configure VLANS. They will also setup servers in an AD environment. This Engineer will travel to various offices and demonstrate troubleshooting competency, deliver mission critical infrastructure, and ensure the highest levels of availability, performance, and security. The ability to interact with customers in a professional manner is essential.
Network Engineer responsibilities

Configuration knowledge of Switches, Routers, Firewalls, and other miscellaneous network hardware and related equipment
Understanding of LAN Switching at L2 and LAN/WAN Routing at L3
Understanding of LAN to LAN VPNs including legacy MPLS and SD WAN
Understanding of Perimeter Security (Firewall & IDS)
Ability to clearly document network topology using Visio
Maintain equipment inventory and understand best practices on networking and server equipment in regard to patching and life cycle management
Manage and maintain documentation of all systems and processes in scope
Plan, execute, and maintain system security initiatives and report events relating to the security of the infrastructure.

Systems Engineer Responsibilities

Installing, configuring, maintaining Windows Server operating systems, application software, and system management tools
Travel to various offices to conduct Site surveys and document hardware systems, software, and infrastructure.
Be able to define the work effort necessary to bring these systems onto the NFP Network.
Ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability and security
Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and implement those fixes
Maintain security, backup, and business continuity strategies
Ability to understand how an application is supported by a vendor and determine upgrade plans for unsupported platforms
Knowledge of Windows Server 2012/2016/2019 and Windows 10 configuration and troubleshooting
Migrate computers onto the corporate network and restore applications and end user data

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and/or Ability:

Strong ability to organize and manage multiple tasks utilizing effective time management skills
10+ years' experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows operating system, Windows Server, Active Directory, and GPOs
Works effectively with all levels of internal technology team, end-users, management, and 3^rd party vendors
Professional attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong customer service focus
Ability to handle high-pressure situations in a professional manner
Solid experience in the administration and performance tuning of applications
Experience with virtualization (VMWare, Hyper-V)
Understanding of monitoring systems (PRTG, Solarwinds, Nagios)
Ability to work with a Distributed team
Solid networking knowledge (OSI network layers, TCP/IP)
Microsoft Exchange and O365 migration knowledge (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive) is a plus
Strong Microsoft Office skills with Outlook, Excel, and Word. Microsoft Project, Visio, and PowerPoint expertise is a plus.
Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and the ability to migrate applications to Azure or Cloud platforms is a plus.
Ability to lead projects and organize a team
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time. Ability to lift, carry, and install networking equipment up to 50 lbs.