IT Engineer II
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The VelocityEHS I.T. Team is a small industrious force who uses their collective knowledge to solve problems and implement solutions that allow all employees and customers to do their jobs with ease. As a IT Engineer II position you will have multiple opportunities to gain real world experience by being involved in day-to-day events and workplace projects. You will be trained on the appropriate tools, language, and documentation required.
The VelocityEHS work environment is dynamic and innovative. We have a results-oriented culture that demands intelligence, teamwork and follow-through. If you have these qualities and enjoy being around other techie, outgoing individuals then check out the details below and apply now
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARENT LIMITED TO:
· Resolve server problems of varying complexity with an understanding of the urgency in a production environment
· Provide engineer support for the company’s production server environment on a 24x7 basis
· Provide engineer support for the Windows Server 2012 R2 Active Directory
· Provide engineer support for the Exchange 2013 and Skype for Business 2015 servers
· Maintain the Corporate and Production Virtual Server Environment (VMware)
· Manage system images, patching, and end-user software with the KACE Management System
· Monitor licensing for all Microsoft, Adobe, Dell, and ESET software
· Monitor threats and maintain ESET antivirus server for all users
· Provide end user support within the VelocityEHS corporate environment
· Monitor servers and applications to ensure high availability
· Create and maintain existing system documentation
· Hardware and software procurement based on technology budget, company needs and procurement policies
· Create and manage reporting for systems on the Corporate, Staging, and Production environments
· Manage and maintain the Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) for the Corporate environment
· Sustain and monitor the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) in the Corporate office
· Assist the CFO in assuring ongoing compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Minimum Skills & Qualifications
· Minimum 3 years of experience in systems administration in a Windows based environment
· Excellent communication skills
· Excellent troubleshooting and documentation skills
· Ability to prioritize daily work derived from both dynamic sources (HelpDesk Support) and static sources (Scheduled Projects) to accomplish meeting project deadlines while providing timely user support
· Expert with all aspects of Active Directory in an enterprise environment
· Expert in all aspects of use, installation and maintenance of Microsoft Windows, from Windows 8.1 up to Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 10
· Comfortable with batch scripting and creating Windows Group Policies
· Knowledge of VMware hypervisor or equivalent virtual hypervisor environment to leverage virtual machines
· Expert in maintaining, installing and upgrading production networking and server hardware
· Solid understanding of TCP/IP and related components such DNS, DHCP, and WINS
· Experience with SANs (Storage Area Networks)
· Will be required to follow the VelocityEHS IT On-Call policy for critical production and corporate systems
· Strong work ethic, and the willingness and ability to work hours necessary to meet project deadlines required
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
· Bachelor’s Degree
· Minimum 4 years of experience in systems administration in a Windows based environment
- Experience with KACE backup and deployment procedures
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
At VelocityEHS (formerly MSDSonline) we’re all about helping companies around the world promote a safer work environment for their employees. We develop innovative on-demand (cloud-computing technology) safety and compliance management solutions that enable our customers, environmental health and safety (EHS) professionals in a wide range of industries, to work faster and more cost-effectively in administering their overall safety compliance programs.
Headquartered in the heart of downtown Chicago, VelocityEHS is much more than just a place to work. VelocityEHS has cultivated a unique environment where success is both a journey and an everyday occurrence. We work hard and play hard because we love what we do. We place a high value on teamwork, and at the same time, look for individuals who are self-motivated and willing to take risk to help the company advance.
VelocityEHS offers many benefits, including: paid time off, health/dental insurance, 401(K) plan, casual dress, transit benefit program and more. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace.