System Engineer, Messaging Architect

Summary

An elite international law firm with over 650 Attorneys servicing clients around the globe from nine key economic markets are conducting a search with the Firm’s well respected and business aligned IT organization. The ideal candidate will compliment a highly successful and seasoned group of business minded IT professionals that directly drive technology innovation at the firm. A successful candidate possesses wide breath and deep understanding of technology within their specialization. In addition, this candidate would have the prowess and gift to transcend their specialization and take on new challenges and endeavors as opportunities arise. The team is comprised of entrepreneurial individuals with an ethos grounded in teamwork and a can do attitude. Do you have the passion, drive, and uncanny ability to consistently deliver results? Then take a look at the current opportunity and send us your info. 

Responsibilities

• Architect level mastery of Microsoft Exchange 2010, 2013 and high level design familiarity with MS Exchange 2016.
• Advanced level hands on experience designing and implementing corporate messaging environments. Ability to develop internal governance and processes across all facets of the messaging portfolio.
• Provide support to assigned technical escalations and provide resolution as needed.
• Manage & Architect the Firm’s Mobile Device Management systems (BES, ActiveSync, MaaS360).
• Manage & Architect the Firm’s overall messaging platform.
• High level proficiency with setting up and managing Active Directory 2008 R2 & 2012 environment.
• Windows VB and PowerShell scripting experience related to managing server infrastructure is a must.
• Installs, operates and maintains server hardware, operating systems and other essential services and sub-systems within a fully virtualized VMware environment.
• Experience with Cisco Unified Computing Systems (blades, fabrics, interconnects, servers).
• Performs system and network administration including managing file systems, user accounts, printers and workstations.
• Extensive experience in IT Network –Infrastructure concepts: DNS, DHCP, WINS, DFS.
• Experience with set up and management of network monitoring tools: MS VMware, Solarwinds, VCOPS, Shavlik or any other comparable patch management system.
• Solid understanding of Information Technology infrastructure/network components including, but not limited to, LAN/WAN, Network Load Balancing, Security devices, SAN/NAS and Linux/Enterprise Class OS.
• Under the departments change management policies, performs system modifications, upgrades, and software updates as directed by the Operations Manager, Systems, Network or Security Engineers.
• Monitors servers and services according to scheduled maintenance procedures. Performs scheduled diagnostics and maintenance.
• On a rotating basis, provides after hour coverage to respond to server problems occurring either before or after support hours.
• When requested, attends IT meetings and scheduled teleconferences.
• Assume a lead role in many migration, upgrade and roll out projects in our global messaging environment.
• Liaise between Firm management, sponsors, users and other IT personnel to communicate issues regarding overall operations status and strategy.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with an engineering or computer science focus preferred, or equivalent work experience required.
• 10+ years related work experience preferably in a professional services environment.
• MCSA, MCSE and/or other expertise aligned certification preferred.
• Enterprise System Monitoring experience: 3 to 5 years (VMware VCOPS preferred).
• Scripting experience a must.
• VMware Certified professional on vSphere 4 or higher preferred.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required.
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

ADA Requirements

• Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as servers and network hardware that could be 50 lbs or greater.