IT System Engineer

Akkodis is hiring an IT Systems Engineering Advisor Sr for a contract position in Memphis, TN. The role involves designing and implementing enterprise technology solutions, maintaining system operations, and providing technical support. Required skills include expertise in Kubernetes, OpenShift, and a strong background in IT infrastructure management. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience. The pay rate ranges from $61 to $66 per hour.
Akkodis is seeking a – IT Systems Engineering Advisor Sr for a Contract position with a client located in Memphis, TN (Onsite)

Must Have Skills
• Kubernetes / K8s
• OpenShift

Rate Range: $61- $66/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
• To design and implement enterprise technology solutions for the organization. To maintain operations and build efficiencies in the technology of assigned spheres of influence. To research and resolve escalated issues from global IT colleagues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
• Designs, implements and maintains systems lifecycle management, security, resiliency and performance of production and non-production environments with no management supervision. Initiates and drives lifecycle management and capacity planning for infrastructure across the entire organization. Drives architectural improvements and standardization for the IT environment including choice of networking infrastructure, hardware, monitoring software and associated application infrastructure with no management supervision. Provides 3rd tier on-site and/or remote technical support as necessary. Seeks out and remediates security vulnerabilities. Provides 3rd tier remote access solution support: VPN, Terminal Services, Citrix, and Hyper-V. Designs disaster recovery solutions and leads planning and testing activities. Reviews and approves vendor invoices for manager.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organization's quality program(s). Travels as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education & Licensing Bachelor’s degree in information management, computer science, or related technology field from an accredited college or university preferred. Related technical institute certification preferred.
• Experience Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include four (4) years of experience designing, implementing and maintaining technology infrastructure; configuring and troubleshooting Windows and UNIX/Linux based environments; and managing and monitoring Exchange Server 2003-2016, Windows Server 2003-2016, and MSCE Server infrastructure.

Skills & Knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of cloud-based application knowledge, preferably Azure Strong knowledge of virtualization and containerization (e.g. Hyper-V, vSphere, Citrix SQL, and Terminal Services)
• Strong knowledge of VPN connectivity troubleshooting and configuration (Cisco, Palo Alto, OpenVPN, IPSec)
• In-depth knowledge of security software such as Anti-virus, Anti-SPAM, Anti-Spyware, and/or other security related technologies
• In-depth knowledge of networking (OSI network layers, TCP/IP)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

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If you are interested in this IT Systems Engineering Advisor Sr role in Memphis, TN (Onsite) (Onsite) then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact Faraz Shafaqqat at faraz.shafaqqat@akkodisgroup.com /610-486-7748

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance