Azure Cloud Systems Engineer

Description

In this exciting and fast-paced role you will help the client in its embracing of cloud-based technologies. You will be responsible for design, implementation and support of the the client on premise and cloud infrastructure in a variety of environments. This position will also provide end user support across a wide variety of modern and legacy systems. You will be responsible for ensuring desktop/laptop computers, networks (wired and Wi-Fi), our Cloud environments (Azure, Citrix), printers, and other peripherals are functional and end users are fully operational.

The optimal candidate for this role will have three traits - good communication (written and verbal), a great attitude, and high aptitude to learn quickly and help advance systems.

Responsibilities

Design of cloud infrastructure with a focus on Azure/MS365 using industry best practices.

Support Citrix Cloud environment with 300+ virtual desktops.

Organize and execute security best practices, including patch management and incident response.

Conducted regular vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.

Monitored security logs and alerts to detect and respond to cyber threats in a timely manner.

Mentor existing staff on cloud computing best practices and technology to drive cloud adoption.

Forecasting, implementation, capacity planning and identification of resource requirements for virtual network systems of high complexity.

Create virtual network documentation that includes logical designs, version management and IP schemas in consultation with the network team.

Provide Tier II/III support for advanced virtual network issues including configuration, routing issues, performance, software bugs, hardware failures, etc.

Works with the Systems Director to drive network planning, network architecture design and engineering. Provide on-site technical support while managing user expectations.

Triage Help Desk tickets, finding answers and helping end users.

Participates in after-hours on-call support on a rotating schedule.

Document all work completed in service desk tickets (Zendesk, DevOps, or other tool).

Research new technologies and prototype solutions that can be leveraged to decrease costs and increase performance.

Create and update network and systems documentation.

Provide Tier I/II/III support for network and cloud issues including configuration, routing issues, performance, software bugs, hardware failures, etc.

Work with and help infrastructure-related vendors, including help with financials.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Azure, Cloud, citrix cloud, identity management, asset management

Top Skills Details

Azure, Cloud, citrix cloud, identity management, asset management

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Associate degree in technology, computer science, or equivalent technology discipline and/or equivalent related development experience in lieu of degree.

5+ years of infrastructure experience (desktops, servers, AD, DNS, etc).

5+ years' experience with cloud infrastructure technologies (Azure, 2FA, MS365, SharePoint, etc.).

Strong understanding across cloud and infrastructure components (server, storage, data, and applications) to deliver end to end cloud infrastructure architectures and designs

Solid scripting experience preferred.

Experience in Citrix/CitrixCloud, Mimecast, major databases, and security tools (Defender, Carbon Black, etc.) through training on hands-on experience, preferred.

Proven ability to learn quickly.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.