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Job Summary
The Sr. System Engineer conducts the day-to-day administration and support of various platforms and applications. In this role, the Sr. System Engineer will be responsible for implementation, configuration, maintenance, monitoring, and performance of on-prem and cloud-based platforms and applications. Additionally, the Sr. System Engineer will review, test, and deploy software and application updates.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide full range of administration and support duties for applications, servers, and platforms.
- Manage on-prem and cloud server environments in accordance with company security guidelines
- Define and update documentation for new and existing applications and systems architectures
- Define and perform lifecycle maintenance plans for production software and related equipment
- Work with Project Managers to develop project scopes, estimates, milestones, and timelines for infrastructure initiatives.
- Provide technical assistance and mentoring to team members to increase skill set and understanding
- Research, identify, and evaluate new products, equipment, processes and services to support IT efficiency and business growth
Experience & Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred emphasis in technology, engineering, or math related field) or equivalent experience
- 4-7 years of experience in administration of systems, applications, and platforms
- Experience with BMC Helix Control M and Fortra GlobalScape
- Experience with SOA applications and cloud-based services
- Experience with performance, tuning, and troubleshooting
- Experience automating, scripting, and streamlining processes
Preferred Requirements
- Experience working within an IT organization in the financial services industry
- Experience using PowerShell to manage Windows Servers and applications
- Expertise in managing and troubleshooting servers on a Microsoft Windows network
- System and Cloud Certification, preferably Azure
- Experience in distributed data center model
- Experience with automated monitoring tools
- Experience with collaboration software
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of ITIL and Industry best practices
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
- Interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and business units
- Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- Provide technical expertise on assigned projects and complex issues.
- Interact and coordinate professionally with vendors, suppliers, distributors and contract consultants
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as develop and mentor employees
- Strong technical documentation ability
- Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
- Regular and punctual attendance
- Some travel required (less than 5%)
- After hours and weekends on-call responsibilities (on a rotating basis, shared with other teammates)
Other Requirements
- This position primarily involves sedentary work, requiring long periods of sitting, regular use of a computer, and occasional standing or walking, with reasonable accommodations available.
- Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
- Regular and punctual attendance
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
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F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.
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About F&G
Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life’s unexpected events.
As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.
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