Senior Systems Engineer Job in Austin 78746, Texas Us
SolarWinds was built by network and systems engineers who know what it takes to manage today’s dynamic IT environments. For the past 10 years, we have combined this expertise with a deep connection to the IT community to create network, applications and storage management software that’s changing expectations for the enterprise software experience. We believe that the IT pros who use our products everyday – at companies like Expedia, Petsmart, Dish Network, Marriott and virtually every civilian agency and department of the Federal government – should be excited about them. That’s why we put our users first in everything we do, and strive to deliver powerful functionality while making their jobs easier. We call it “user-centric software,” and believe that it’s helped us to become “one of the fastest-growing management tools companies in recent history,” and one of the top IPOs of 2009.
The Senior Systems Engineer will evaluate, design, and maintain Microsoft Exchange, AD, DNS, IIS, and other MS server, VMWare, and key application infrastructure components.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Installs, maintains, and repairs Microsoft Exchange, AD, DNS, SharePoint and other key MS server infrastructure components
- Installs, maintains, and repairs VMWare infrastructure
- Evaluates, installs, and tests systems hardware and software
- Integrates information systems
- Maintains data, software, and hardware security and emergency procedures
- Maintains contact with application owners and end users to meet business and user needs
- Assists department manager in on-going assessment and upgrading of data systems
- Researches, evaluates, and recommends hardware and software for systems and helps manager plan for the future
- Troubleshoots complex server problems
- Serves as a contact for vendors of equipment and services
- Reviews contracts for systems support, services, and products
Essential Education and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 5-10 years of systems experience
- Microsoft Certifications Preferred
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
- Excellent knowledge of core Microsoft server products
- Reasonable knowledge of networking, voice, and other related technologies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven project leadership abilities
SolarWinds is and equal opportunity employer.
SolarWinds (NYSE: SWI) provides powerful and affordable IT management software to more than 95,000 customers worldwide – from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses. Focused on the real-world needs of IT professionals, SolarWinds products are downloadable, easy to use and maintain, and provide the power, scale, and flexibility needed to manage today’s complex IT environments. SolarWinds’ growing online community, thwack, is a gathering-place for problem-solving, technology-sharing, and participating in product development for all of SolarWinds’ products. Learn more today at http://www.solarwinds.com .
