Sr. Systems Engineer - PH

About The Role 

The Systems Engineer is responsible for the integration and implementation of the infrastructure. He/She will be responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities

In this role, you'll get to ...

• do network administration (including backup, user account management, e-mail system, internet access, & office systems and applications support such as OS-level concerns, web server, database server, applications server, Email including Apache, MySQL, PHP, FTP, SSH, and DNS)

• supports network, desktop hardware, software and applications, and virtual environments

• roll out hardware and software to ensure optimal deployment of resources

• assist with technology planning through ongoing research and has Fundamental knowledge of servers/computers hardware and software

• design, implement, support, and evaluate secure, infrastructure-focused tools and services

• analyze system logs and identify potential issues with computer systems

• apply operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes

• install and configure new hardware and software

• add, remove, or update user account information, reset passwords, etc.

• answer technical queries and assist users

• be responsible for security

• be responsible for documenting the configuration of the system

• troubleshoot any reported problems

• do system performance tuning

• ensure that the network infrastructure is up and running

• configure, add, and delete file systems

• ensure parity between dev, test, and production environments

• plan and manage the machine room environment

• provide expertise as workloads are transitioned to the cloud while ensuring minimal business disruptions

• be responsible for extensive coordination with respective internal support and engineering teams, and various external partners and vendors on multiple projects and initiatives

• design, develop, and deploy on-premises and cloud-based systems and services, in collaboration with Architects, and in accordance with best practices and strategic direction

• provide input on technical architecture and direction for the cloud environments

• do other duties as needed

Requirements 

On day one, we'll expect you to...

• have 3+ years of experience as a System Engineer, Network Engineer, or similar role

• have familiarity with various operating systems and platforms

• possess good problem-solving and communication skills

• have working knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery

• have team management abilities

• have working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent

• have strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols

• have strong knowledge of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices, including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols

• have a fully functional and up-to-date computer with which to perform duties

• be willing to install next-generation endpoint protection on the computer

• be a current resident of the Philippines and can perform work from there

• be willing to work in US Pacific business hours (8am-5pm PST which corresponds to 12am-9am PH time, if not DST)

NOTE: This is a remote (work from home) job.