Sr Systems Engineer - Microsoft

With an eye for detail and a contagiously positive attitude, you’re the teammate everyone counts on to get the project buttoned up and across the finish line.

Remote, NH

CONNECTION

<p><strong>At Connection, our purpose is simple: we connect people with technology. From hardware&mdash;PCs, printers, servers, and more&mdash;to cutting-edge cloud, cybersecurity, and professional IT services, we design, build, and support the IT solutions that thousands of companies, schools, and government agencies rely on every day. We like to think of ourselves as the IT Department for our customers&rsquo; IT Department. Our company started out almost 40 years ago with two employees and a phone line. Today we&rsquo;re a Fortune 1000 IT solutions partner operating in 174 countries around the world&mdash;still driven by that startup mentality and guided by our original purpose.</strong></p> https://www.connection.com/

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Overview: <br /> <p>Working under general supervision of the Practice Director or Manager, relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, the Senior Systems Engineer (Sr SE) handles a combination of post-sales field deployable engineering activities as well as pre-sales configuration and consulting activities; maintains skills and certifications and engages in engineering laboratory research and technology development. The Sr. SE primarily works to maintain a high level of billable utilization, which is a combination of customer onsite installation and system deployment, configuration, system troubleshooting, performance optimization, and documentation.</p> <p>Senior level System Engineer with advanced to expert skill level and varying practical experience, completes complex projects with broader scope, works independently and has moderate interaction with peers on work assignments; may be asked to function as Lead Engineer on specific projects.</p> <p>The Sr. System Engineer is focused on&nbsp;<u>one or more</u>&nbsp;of the following: servers, storage, networking, security, cloud, mobility, software or virtualization technology, but must also possess and maintain competency in certain adjacent technologies such as operating systems and business applications. The required level of competency and certifications in relevant product and technology sets is detailed in the job description addendum per Systems Engineer levels.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Performs a variety of post-sales field deployable engineering activities such as design analysis, configuration, billable installation, troubleshooting, and documentation. <ul> <li>Analyzes results of discovery and information gathering assessment services which may result in redesign or additions to the SOW.</li> <li>Configures, tests and troubleshoots on-premise and cloud-based systems and platforms and other related Information Technology (IT) components.</li> <li>Creates environment diagrams/drawings etc.</li> <li>Creates as-built documents that describe the environment deployed by engineering organization.</li> <li>Creates reports on uptime, bandwidth usage, device utilization, and other key metrics.</li> <li>Communicates with customer&rsquo;s technical staff on technical concepts and transfers basic knowledge of the systems and technologies installed.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Acquires and maintains certifications required per the level and practice requirements <ul> <li>Attends technical training as needed or assigned</li> </ul> </li> <li>Provides technical configuration and consulting to Sales and customers in the pre-Sales phase. <ul> <li>Supports vendor products &amp; technologies by creating Bill of Materials (BOM).</li> <li>Reviews customer technical requirements, and supports design of products &amp; network solutions.</li> <li>Provides content for Statement of Work (SOW) documents.</li> <li>Reviews and assists in building data center designs.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Attains new technology knowledge and skills to provide new technology solutions to customers. <ul> <li>Works with Services leadership to develop and test new technology services.</li> <li>Works with technology partners and vendors for technology services and support.</li> <li>Works with our partners to learn new and advanced technologies.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Administrative duties such as but not limited to: <ul> <li>Maintains time entry, general expense reporting upkeep.</li> <li>Participates in Corporate policy training.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Performs all other duties as assigned.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <br /> <ul> <li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with ability to create a document or simple spreadsheet. <ul> <li>Proficient level in MS Visio Diagramming software</li> </ul> </li> <li>Technical aptitude with ability to absorb and apply newly learned technical skills</li> <li>Proficient level in SharePoint technology</li> <li>Advanced to expert-level knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization with ability to apply concepts. (Software/Applications, Server, Storage, Networks, Security, Mobility)</li> <li>Advanced to expert-level knowledge of post-sales installation, configuration, and troubleshooting</li> <li>Advanced level of knowledge in the development of Product Bill of Materials and basic system designs</li> <li>Advanced to expert working knowledge of business systems and outcomes with ability to understand impact of solution design and implementation on customers&rsquo; business strategic objectives and requirements.</li> <li>Advanced to expert working knowledge of Statements of Work (SOWs) with ability to contribute appropriate content.</li> <li>Proven adherence to time tracking policies with ability to enter time accurately and report all billable hours.</li> <li>Strategic problem solver with ability to resolve a wide range of complex design issues</li> <li>Systematic advanced reasoning skills with ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions</li> <li>Advanced working knowledge of the value-added technology industry or similar technology environment</li> <li>Excellent verbal communication skills with ability to translate technology-related jargon to diverse groups of technical and non-technical users</li> <li>Excellent written communication skills with ability to develop technical documents</li> <li>Demonstrates a drive for achievement, adaptability/flexibility, dependability, persistence, and tolerance of stressful situations.</li> <li>Self-motivated with ability to perform quality work within deadlines and budget with or without direct supervision.</li> <li>Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, appropriate judgment, and decision-making skills.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Additional preferred competencies or preferred qualifications, if any:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Microsoft Certified preferred:</li> <ul> <li>Microsoft 365 Certified: Teamwork Administrator Associate</li> <li>Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert</li> <li>Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate</li> <li>Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals</li> </ul> </ul>