Systems Engineer

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic  Systems Engineer to join Aquarion Water Company.  You will be a part of our highly skilled technical team, responsible for the implementation, operations and management of complex enterprise systems, integrating a variety of platforms, operating systems, and applications at Aquarion.   

This role provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.  If you are passionate about technology, have a knack for problem-solving, then we would love to hear from you!

Principal Responsibilities

• Operate  complex and diverse technology systems running on Microsoft Operating Systems.  Participate and recommend design alternatives.
• Perform server patch management ensuring servers are up-to-date with the latest security patches and updates to maintain security, stability, and performance.
• Operate and maintain monitoring solution, focusing on infrastructure management, application and network performance. Create dashboards, alerts, and reports, and integrate with other IT tools. 
• Provide high level technical support by analyzing hardware and/or software data, identifying the root cause of the problem and developing/implementing hardware and/or software solutions. 
• Support Infrastructure Engineers by performing maintenance duties across VMWare Virtualization, Storage Environments, Data Center Operations and Microsoft Office Operating Systems.
• Develop and maintain systems  documentation, including diagrams, Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions.
• Assist in the development, testing and support of the Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Perform after hours support duties, on rotation, to sustain 220 plus node wide area network networking systems and service levels.
• Manage infrastructure projects as assigned.

Preferred Requirements

• 3-5 years with practical experience in Microsoft Windows Servers, Active Directory, Patch Management, Server & Storage
• Windows Server,  Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Entra Active Directory, Group Policy, VMWare,  Servers & Storage Area Networks and Backup technologies experience.
• Networking  including network architecture and Cisco routing experience
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment
• Manage complex problem assessments and establish critical repair priorities.
• Clearly communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Work well under pressure and quickly identify solutions to outages.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science or related field
• Certifications a plus: Microsoft, VMWare, ITIL, etc.

Salary

•    Job is classified as an exempt position with an annual salary range of  $80,240 - $100,300.

•    After 3 months of successful employment, this role will be eligible for a hybrid schedule (3 days office/2 days remote).