Sr. Systems Engineer with IBM Datapower Gateway ::

Job Description :

IT Systems Engineers are responsible for monitoring, installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting and maintenance of technology solutions. IT Systems Engineers provide technical support, troubleshoot problem and perform scripting/programming to ensure stable and efficient operation of technology solutions. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs installation, monitoring, testing, configuration, migration, maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned technology
• Manages system/application environment and ongoing operations
• Ensures that the technologies are updated with current, stable, and compliant architecture and applications that meet enterprise standards
• Researches, designs, implements and tests technology solutions
• Proactively monitors and reports performance and utilization of assigned technologies
• Troubleshoots software and/or hardware issues/failures
• Resolves alerts and performs remediation activities
• Manages problem or escalated tickets and tasks and out of cycle requests from systems/software owners
• Collects and presents data for reporting and planning
• Assists with developing tactical strategies, processes and procedures related to systems/application administration
• Determines migration and upgrade impacts and diagnose/resolve complex technology/application errors
• Collaborates with IT and business area partners on work groups and initiatives
• Determines best course of action for meeting business needs
• May provide input into infrastructure architecture designs
• Writes programming/scripting
• May participate in Disaster Recovery planning and exercises
• Ensures execution and alignment to architectural standards and blueprints.
• May contribute input to infrastructure architecture
• Performs on-call activities as needed for the environment and technologies

Required Work Experience:

• 6+ years related work experience or equivalent combination of transferable experience and education
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in design, implementation, monitoring and troubleshooting technology

Required Education:

• Related Bachelor’s degree or additional related equivalent work experience IT related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have experience in administering IBM Datapower Gateway appliances.
• IBM API Connect experience preferred.
• Must have strong Linux, networking and security principles knowledge.
• Must be willing work on 24/7 on call schedule.