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Sr. Systems Engineer

Company:
The Friedkin Group
Location:
Houston, TX
Posted:
May 16, 2024
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External Description:

LIVING OUR VALUES

All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Engineer will work with IT management to drive the technical vision and purpose of our Linux, Ansible, and Kubernetes based infrastructure. This role consults with business and technical teams to steer the design and implementation of high-quality software deliverables across all-phases of all applicable projects. This position is expected to leverage considerable industry expertise to consult and influence the business's system definitions in pursuit of industry best practices. The Sr. Engineer is expected to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm for customer success while aligning technical solutions across Friedkin companies.

This strategic role is expected to propose and implement solutions considering multiple levels of impact, such as cost/benefit, team impact and strategic support. The Sr. Engineer works to identify gaps in solutions and proactively works with both technical and business teams to resolve and reduce impacts. The role is ideal for someone who is hands on and strategic in designing solutions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Share knowledge and skills with fellow team members

Design and document processes and procedures to ensure the compute and storage environment is operating efficiently and in line with best practices

Identify and become proficient in emerging technologies needed to provide visionary service and support for customers

Collaborate across teams to meet project goals. This will include working with developers, IT security, and other IT teams across the organization

Manage and monitor all installed infrastructure systems

Proactively ensure the highest levels of system availability

Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies

Troubleshoot, remediate, and perform root-cause analysis on systems ranging from Linux/Windows servers, compute, storage, AWS, Azure, Active Directory, and other related technologies

Provide On-Call support and systems patching on a scheduled rotation

Other responsibilities as requested

Responsibly receive, transmit, and handle consumer and customer data per applicable policies and procedures.

Review and follow data privacy practices, policies, and guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a bachelors' degree 8 to 10 years of experience in the field or related area or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience.

5 years of Red Hat/Linux Server experience.

3 years of virtualization experience, VMware preferred

3 years backup technology experience, VEEAM and/or Cohesity preferred

Ansible automation experience

Kubernetes or Docker experience

Proven ability to configure and support Azure, AWS, and VMware infrastructure and services

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Experience designing, implementing and supporting secure, highly resilient systems

Experienced in supporting production data center environments

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to articulate technical information to non-technical audience

Ability to manage and prioritize work - both project based and day-to-day operations

Knowledge and understanding of concepts of DHCP, DNS, load balancing, scripting, SMTP, server clustering, GFS backup methodology, RBAC and ITIL methodologies

Patch and vulnerability management experience is a plus

Centrify experience is a plus

Knowledge of containers a plus.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS*

Red Hat Enterprise Linux certifications preferred

AWS, Azure cloud certifications a plus

Kubernetes, Docker, or other containerization certifications a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the work day; and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is occasionally required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While the job is generally performed in an office environment, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals are present, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the office environment is typically quiet, but the associate may be occasionally exposed to loud noise levels.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 10% of the time and on a domestic basis).

The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing.

Total Rewards:

TOTAL REWARDS

Our Total Rewards package is an integral part of how we recognize our associates’ contributions as well as attract, retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable. Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour of our

We are seeking candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship.

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