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Overview

+ Development of **detailed technical and performance specifications** for mission-critical information technology solutions based on business needs, operational requirements, and constraints of diverse internal and external stakeholders.

+ **Researching available technology options** and their respective functional, performance, security, and interoperability characteristics; test and evaluate technology components;

+ **Producing detailed system design** , including network and systems infrastructure, application hosting, cloud services, and related components, integration with system monitoring and management, as well as cybersecurity capabilities; work closely with System Architect and other senior members of the technical team to drive best practices across the entirety of the enterprise IT platform;

+ **System implementation** , configuration, including extensive use of automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), of key solution components and associated cybersecurity controls, network infrastructure, application software, database instances, and other components;

+ Plan, evaluate and execute capacity optimization, updates, upgrades and other **lifecycle activities** associated with the solution; **troubleshoot** common infrastructure and application problems; provide escalation support for service availability and performance issues;

+ Create and maintain detailed and accurate **system documentation** , including design and configuration plans, design diagrams, task-oriented procedures, operations and maintenance plans, etc.

Specific qualification requirements for the position include the following:

+ 5-7 years of progressive experience performing comparable systems engineering, implementation, and support functions

+ Expert knowledge of MS Windows platform and services, including Active Directory / EntraID, Group Policy Objects (GPO), strong authentication methods, conditional access policies, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), application deployment frameworks and components, networking, and storage services;

+ Advanced knowledge of secure configuration benchmarks and hands-on experience in system hardening;

+ Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with MS Azure and cloud services and technologies, including compute, database, storage, network virtualization, and security services;

+ Advanced knowledge of scripting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation platforms, such as PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, and related;

+ Thorough understanding of network infrastructure, concepts of operation, and protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, Syslog, etc.

+ Knowledge of zero trust architecture (e.g., Zscaler) implementation, as well as working experience with network routing, switching, and firewall configuration is a plus

+ Working knowledge of endpoint security (e.g., Defender, Trend Micro), SIEM (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel), vulnerability scanning (e.g., Tenable Nessus/Security Center), and other systems and security management tools

General:

+ Demonstrated time management and organization skills while working in a fast-paced, multidiscipline team environment;

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

+ Strong communication (oral and written) skills;

+ Proficiency with workflow and lifecycle management systems (e.g. Atlassian Jira)

Education and Certification:

+ Education:

+ Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a Related Engineering Discipline

+ Certification:

+ Microsoft Certified Professional / Systems Sngineer certification is strongly desired

+ Security+ or CISSP certification is strongly desired

Other:

+ US Citizenship is a requirement for this position.

Abilities:

+ Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.

+ Sitting for extended periods of time.

+ Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

+ Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

+ Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

+ Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

+ Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

+ Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

+ Identify and understand the speech of another person.