Platform Engineer

One of our clients, a Global Market Research Company, is looking for a talented Platform Engineer
Permanent position with excellent compensation package and benefits.
This position can also be a contract to hire opportunity.
Location: New York City

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Please read the description below and to be considered immediately email your resume to barryr@brainsworkgroup.com

Platform Engineer

Requirements:

Expand Windows support infrastructure team while supporting all WINDOWS based technology platforms GLOBALLY with focus on implementation of next generation of BIG DATA processing systems designed on HADOOP technology.
Maintain existing technology platforms while designing next generation of Windows based computing platforms using Automation and Azure DevOps
50% on Windows day to day administration, 30% on project-based work and 20% on innovation, research and development
Possess a broad set of technology skills across many areas associated with Windows (2016, 2019) with ability to manage mission critical 24 x 7 large Windows based processing systems while designing next generation computing platforms.
Support 24 x 7 existing Windows based systems running on Microsoft Technologies
Support and Maintain Azure technology and deployment including working with Microsoft DevOps
Patch, upgrade and build systems as required by customers ensuring all policies and procedures are implemented
Work with the team to investigate, prototype, propose and develop next generation technology options for distributed computing
Proactively performance tune existing systems, seek for opportunities to enhance delivery of services to end customers
Build adhoc scripts to gather system information, automate manual tasks for efficiency (Shell / Perl), build documentation and standard operating procedures
Manage, monitor and scale cloud infrastructures using Puppet, Ganglia, Nagios and other open sources tools
Be part of the Platform team to support 700+ Windows and virtual servers
Partner with Networking and Storage teams to innovate and support new technologies
Collect and review system data for capacity and planning purposes
Work closely with clients to provide technical insight and analytics
Develop puppet modules for configuration management
Create scripts to improve automated installations and maintenance
Provide Operational support including maintenance (software updates), hardware break/fix, and interfacing with vendor tech support
Participation in a rostered 24 x 7 operational team supporting the Windows infrastructure and willing to be on-call during off hours for approximately one week per month

Skills:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in systems infrastructure administration and development
In-depth technical knowledge of Window Server 2008, 2012
In-depth technical knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory principles and security best practices
In-depth technical knowledge of DNS, IPAM, Microsoft Clustering, Migration of File and Print Services
In-depth knowledge of Multi Site Exchange environment and Failover
Experience working with Citrix Xen environment and troubleshooting
Experience with VMWare Platform a plus (ESXI 6.7)
Knowledge of MacAfee EPO Server Platform a plus
Experience with SharePoint a plus
Travel domestic and international as needed (10%)
Knowledge of Microsoft Azure Architecture, configuration, Automation, DevOps & Azure Technology a plus.
Intermediate knowledge of storage (SAN/NAS) systems
Strong analytical skills and ability to deliver with minimal supervision
Ability to create technical documentations including drawings and system processes
Experience in optimizing, monitoring and deploying applications within a distributed hybrid cloud environment
Experience with various server hardware vendors such as HP, Dell and IBM
Ability to translate business requirements to technical solutions delivering best of class solutions for NPD’s long-term success
Strong Knowledge of Varonis Data Protector and agents
Strong Knowledge of Shavlik Windows Patch Management
Experience with server backup and recovery methodologies
Knowledge of VMWare ESX and infrastructure components
Strong Knowledge of other virtualization technologies such as VMware View, Citrix Xen Server and Xen Desktop
Strong Knowledge of PowerShell, User/Kernel Dump analysis, Network protocol & packet analysis
Experience with server backup and recovery methodologies
Antivirus methodologies and best practices using MacAfee EPO technologies
Experience in large heterogeneous (600+ Server) environments
Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Ability to author technical documents and create procedure manuals
Strong interpersonal skills, oral communication skills, and proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong understanding of the organization's goals and objectives
Ability to conduct research into current and future technologies
Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
Strong customer service orientation
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Management of Virtualization technologies (VMWARE)
Ability to script in one or more of the following languages (Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Shell and Bash)
In-depth experience in Windows AD, Scripting, Powershell, JSON

BA in a technology field or applicable work experience

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