Systems Engineer

Title: Systems Engineer Mandatory skills:DevOps, PowerShell, VBScript, Batch, WMI, Runbooks,Infrastructure Engineering, infrastructure solutions, Infrastructure Services, infrastructure architecture,CI CD Pipelines, Jenkins, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Active Directory, DNS,microservice, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, AWS,Linux,High Availability, Disaster Recovery,VMWare, vSAN, SAN,API Gateways, reverse proxies including Apigee, F5 APM,enterprise class Infrastructure, Scripting, automation, cloud technologies,Microsoft platforms, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Cluster Server,Firewalls, Routers, Switches, Load Balancers, Storage, Backup, Recovery Description:Windows Engineer - SeniorPosition Purpose:The Distributed Engineering team (Senior System Engineer) is responsible for end-to-end delivery of infrastructure solutions to external customers. Working with Development, Product and other Infrastructure Services teams, the Senior Engineer will lead project teams to deliver infrastructure solutions that are technically sound, resilient to failure, operationally supportable, and meets the requirements of the business. Delivery of the infrastructure solution includes a variety of skills including infrastructure architecture; hands-on build-out and configuration of the infrastructure, as well as project technical lead ensuring projects are delivered within scope and on-time. A high degree of collaboration with Development and other IS teams is required to provide right level of agility within a defined delivery process.The ideal candidate will exhibit strong client-facing skills, leadership skills, has a motivation to mentor others, exceptional troubleshooting ability, forward thinking, experience with public cloud technologies, fluent with DevOps automation including CI/CD pipelines, containerization technology, and is proficient at working across a multitude of technical and non-technical groups.Essential Job Responsibilities:Leading and collaborating with cross-functional project teams to design and implement highly available solutions for a multitude of technologies.Working knowledge designing, implementing, and managing most of the following technologies: Azure, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines, Jenkins, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Active Directory, DNS, Internet Information Server (IIS), System Center Suite (SCORCH, SCCM, SCOM), Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Cluster Server, Threat Management Gateway (TMG), Apigee, Windows Server OS.Knowledge and experience working in the financial technology sector and ensuring compliance with industry standard PCI DSS 3.2 requirementsBasic understanding of ITIL and change control/management processesAbility to lead a team and troubleshoot end-to-end infrastructure solution and performance challengesAbility to delegate project tasks effectivelyProviding technical documentation to project and operations teams as part of project deliverables.?Ability to handle multi-tasks and meet deadlinesAbility to work efficiently and productively with minimal direction or guidanceRequired Qualifications:Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field experience OR a High School diploma and 8 years of professional work experienceJob Related Experience:Experience leading a highly technical team.Experience interacting with customers and appropriate representatives to analyze, validate, specify, verify, document and manage the requirements of large scale projects.Current, enterprise-class Infrastructure/System Engineering experience with Microsoft platforms running on Intel servers utilizing directly attached VMWare vSAN and traditional SAN attached storageTransformation of .Net Framework monolithic applications to micro services using Docker and Kubernetes.Experience implementing hosted and stand-alone .NET solutions.Working knowledge of the following: Firewalls, Routers, Switches, Load Balancers, Storage, and Backup/Recovery.Experience designing and implementing High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions.Scripting and automation experience: CI/CD Pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, PowerShell, VBScript, Batch, WMI, Runbooks.Experience working on a matrix team consisting of a variety of Infrastructure Engineering groups, as well as Development groups and Client Relationship groups.Willingness and capability to quickly learn new technologies required for accomplishing project goals.Additional Skills/Knowledge:High organizational skillsExtensive troubleshooting and analytical thinking skillsCapable of exercising extreme discretion and independent judgmentAbility to handle extremely confidential information in a professional mannerAbility to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with a high level of confidence to varying levels of executive leadershipPreferred Skills and Experience:Familiarity with API Gateways and reverse proxies including Apigee and F5 APM.Experience with Kafka.Additional CI/CD pipeline technologies including Concourse, JIRA, Artifactory, etc.Experience managing and administering LinuxExperience using Agile methodologies, specifically KanbanExperience with Splunk and ExtraHop.Project+ Certification VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions. Contact Details : VIVA USA INC.3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 | http://www.viva-it.com