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Systems Engineer Contract 12 months Location: Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670 Job Description:
- Under general supervision, this position has the responsibility to design, implement and manage systems within company's Windows environment that host applications and services used by clients and staff. This includes providing production and test support in a client server environment with interfaces to UNIX, Mainframe and Sun Systems. Conducting technical analysis and troubleshooting of Windows servers as it pertains to the distributed environments;
- Establish and meet goals and objectives that support client requirements through technical solutions;
- Participate in, recommend, and collaborate with clients as well as technical resources to design, implement, and manage company's infrastructure solutions pertaining to Windows servers and networks. Citrix experience in a large enterprise. Experience configuring and supporting NetScaler for use with CAG. Application virtualization using multiple Citrix solutions.
- Proven ability to deploy and package complex applications using standardized methods.
- Printing experience as it relates to Citrix. General VMware experience with emphasis on virtualization of Citrix application servers.
- Design, implement and manage systems based on Windows Server System products running on Intel platforms.
- Perform day-to-day system management and application support including server administration, performance monitoring, backup and recovery, and client problem resolution.
- Perform periodic and emergency system maintenance, minimizing client impact to the greatest extent possible.
- Research, analyze and make recommendations for hardware, software, network and system standards and configurations.
- Coordinate work efforts with users, operations, helpdesk, vendors and other technical team members.
- Contribute to technology and information systems planning and budget process.
- Prepare system documentation, operational guides and project plans.
- Prepare status reports for management monthly and as otherwise required.
Job Requirements: Basic Windows Systems Engineering Familiarity with Windows 2000-2008 Citrix Presentation Server 5+/XenApp. Four year-college degree and/or equivalent post-high school education and work experience. A degree in Computer Science and/or MIS preferred. Candidate should have demonstrated experience with client support in multi-server environment, including experience supporting multi-tier applications, as part of client server architecture is required. Three years hands-on experience with Windows Server System products involving a variety of software and hardware implementations. Ability to demonstrate requirements analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance responsibilities for these systems as well as production support of multiple servers. Experience within an environment of structured life cycle management including change management system and extensive testing prior to implementation. Must be capable of working in all phases of Windows systems deployment in supporting production and test environments, including the ability to trouble shoot, resolve, and recommend technology solutions related to Windows Server and networks. 5+ years of project experience working as a member of a technical team and/or leading the roll out of production and test systems. This would include assisting in the development and implementation of Policies Procedures for the production environment as well as overall systems documentation. Excellent customer services skills required. Excellent business and technical communication skills, both verbal and written. Must read and write English fluently. Excellent trouble shooting and analytical skills required. Ability to foster an environment that promotes long-term problem avoidance. This is the ability to trouble shoot as well as determine problem sources and implement solutions/policies and procedures that reduce the possibility of problems reoccurring. Demonstrated leadership in quality and work practices. Assisting and mentoring technical team members. Ability to quickly learn technical and/or conceptual information, identify key issues and details, and present understandable alternatives to both technical and non-technical individuals. Ability to manage time and priorities to respond to deadlines. Ability to work on multiple tasks that are not necessarily well defined, under pressure of full workload, tight deadlines and shifting priorities. 7/24 rotation for on-call support. Highly Desireable Experience and Skills Citrix 5.0 or greater XenDesktop 3.5 or greater, and XenServer 5 or greater SCCM software TSM backup and recovery software SAN technology Windows, Citrix and VMware security practices and technologies HP Proliant and Blade rack mounted servers IIS/Web Interfaces SQL 2000-2008 VMWare ESX Windows Clustering HP Openview Knowledge of SharePoint servWhy Kelly ® ?By partnering with Kelly® Technology, you'll have direct connections to top companies around the globe-giving you the chance to put your tech skills to work on some of today's most intriguing, innovative, and high-visibility projects. In a world where change is the only constant, our unparalleled connections and IT market expertise help you take your skills exactly where you want to go. We're here to help you gain experience, keep learning, and move your career forward.About Kelly ® At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance. Vacancy expired!
