Windows System Engineer 3 - B&H Photo Recruiting Department : Job Details

440 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001, USA Req #349At over 45 years old and counting, B&H has built a reputation as the trusted resource for photography and videography enthusiasts via its NYC SuperStore and its award-winning website. Long known as The Professional's Source , B&H is recognized by savvy consumers worldwide for its honest, knowledgeable guidance, expert tips and articles… and always-great prices.B&H offers competitive salaries, medical benefits, a 401K plan, employee discounts and opportunities to grow within a high-energy, low-attitude environment. Make your move to B&H today!Job Overview:The Windows Systems Administration team designs, installs, configures, and maintains all Windows and VMware systems. All systems are configured and maintained to handle the capacity requirements as well as future growth. High availability and disaster recovery solutions are implemented to prevent issues in the event of any level of system failure.Under minimal supervision, the Windows Systems Engineer Level 3 collaborates with various B&H departments and external resources to actively develop both short and long term projects pertaining to the overall architecture, design, and planning of server systems. Additionally, the Level 3 Engineer assists in the installation, configuration, and overall maintenance of each system. The Level 3 ensures that all server systems are constructed according to current capacity requirements, set up with high availability and disaster recovery, and equipped to handle additional future server loads.Job Overview:The Windows Systems Administration team designs, installs, configures, and maintains all Windows and VMware systems. All systems are configured and maintained to handle the capacity requirements as well as future growth. High availability and disaster recovery solutions are implemented to prevent issues in the event of any level of system failure.Under minimal supervision, the Windows Systems Engineer Level 3 collaborates with various B&H departments and external resources to actively develop both short and long term projects pertaining to the overall architecture, design, and planning of server systems. Additionally, the Level 3 Engineer assists in the installation, configuration, and overall maintenance of each system. The Level 3 ensures that all server systems are constructed according to current capacity requirements, set up with high availability and disaster recovery, and equipped to handle additional future server loads.The Level 3 Engineer accurately documents server system statuses and records and corrects major issues as they arise. To prevent many issues, routine diagnostic checks are performed as well as the configuration and installation of system patches, updates, and upgrades.Essential Responsibilities:Design, plan, and create architecture for large scale server implementations for strategic business purposesResearch all viable solutions and collaborate with other IS teams, consultants, and external vendors for cost effective options on integration of additional server systems as well as upgrades to current systemsRecommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the systemsConfigure, install, and accurately document server environmentsDiagnose and repair server and software failuresPerform an RCA and appropriately document all system issuesMaintain and monitor server environments and infrastructure for high availability and disaster recovery requirementsCollaborate with Networking/Security teams to ensure proper server configurationPerform patching, update, upgrades, and vulnerability remediationUtilizes project management software and time tracking systemsProvide support to lower level Engineers for training or support purposesParticipates in on-call rotation and available 24hr (7d/wk, 365d/yr) for any critical issuesCreate and maintain dashboardsAdditional Responsibilities:As assigned by managerPreferred Experience:5 years as a Systems Engineer in an enterprise Vmware / Windows environmentSpecific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Highly motivated and ability to work in a fast paced work environmentExpert knowledge and use of Windows servers and VMware technologiesProficient with complete integration of server systems within an enterprise networkFamiliar with Databases technologies such as MS SQLUnderstanding of storage and networking systemsBasic understanding of Linux systemsPowerShell scripting skills a plusExperience with Citrix XenApp a plusExperience with Cisco UCS Manager and Central a plusGreat team-work skills, strong communicator, articulate, excellent grammar and writing skills, and professional phone demeanorDetail-oriented, quick and analytical thinker, resourceful and efficient research skillsKnowledge of B&H policies and proceduresWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex or gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.#J-18808-Ljbffr