Systems Engineer

Our client is the global leader in computer components looking for someone with strong systems engineering skills. The candidate for this contract opportunity needs to have extensive experience managing hardware and network systems. This includes securing and tuning Windows and Linux based hardware. The candidate will be managing both a pre-production and production lab so the ability to be self-driven and work under pressure is a must. Candidate will also be doing database related activities and some programming.

OVERVIEW

- Manage and document system configurations
- Create and maintain programmatic and technical documentation to ensure efficient planning and execution
- Perform troubleshooting analysis of Servers and associated systems (test devices)
- Manage all system backup and restore protocol
- Monitor system and network performance and implements performance tuning
- Manage lab hardware inventory and procurement
- Work with development team on small automation/tool development projects
- Participate in QA of end to end testing in automation environment

REQUIREMENTS

- 6-10 years of related work experience as a Systems Engineer
- Experience in virtualization, including configuring and managing virtual machines, hypervisors including VMware and Hyper-V, lab and datacenter virtualization
- Systems: Windows and Linux
- Networking: Switches, Routers, Firewalls, LAN, TCP/IP
- MySQL, LAMP
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008
- Strong coordination, organization, teaming, and communication abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and time constraints
- Self-motivation

NICE TO HAVE

- Microsoft.NET
- Cross platform Scripting languages such as Python

Estimated Length of Assignment: 13 weeks with option to extend
Number of positions available: 1
Estimated hours per week: 40

Please include a daytime phone number where you can best be reached along with your Resume. Please also include a brief cover letter outlining your experience as related to this job requirement. CompuCom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No 3rd party/recruiters please.