Sr. Systems Engineer
Atlanta, GA 
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Posted 10 days ago
Job Description
Genesis10 is currently seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer with our client in the transportation industry in their Atlanta, GA location. This is a 12 month + contract position.

Description:
  • Seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer
  • Our client is on a journey to becoming the best IT organization in the airline industry, a journey of transformation. They are changing the way we do business from top to bottom as we strive to create meaningful and innovative solutions and are looking for team members to help us realize our vision

Responsibilities:
  • Design, testing, evaluation, implementation, and support of various platforms operating systems, software, and systems tools
  • Provide consultation and direct technical support in problem management, integration, and systems programming
  • Implement releases, upgrades, and/or changes into the environment
  • Ensure platform performance and availability meet enterprise objectives through monitoring, timely service restoration, and tuning
  • Capacity planning, workload modeling, system maintenance/administration, and diagnostics
  • Understand technical/business requirements gathered from the business units
  • Analyze, design, and document platforms/systems to meet enterprise requirements
  • Install, customize, maintain, test, and troubleshoot operating systems and other systems software
  • Perform root cause analysis to quickly recover from service interruptions, and to prevent recurring problems
  • Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies for enterprise use to consistently drive down total cost of ownership
  • Consult with other business units (e.g., application groups, DBAs, middleware, etc.) to configure platforms for product installation
  • Ensure platforms/systems conform to established enterprise/industry standards (systems management, security, operating systems, etc.) and reference models
  • Implement changes to platforms with minimal impact to the business by following enterprise standards and procedures
  • Monitor, manage, and tune platforms to ensure expected availability and performance levels are achieved
  • Provide on-site and on-call support as needed
  • Coordinate activities with internal/external technology owners/service providers
  • Keep abreast of industry and technology trends

Requirements:
  • 2-4 years of experience
  • Associate's degree or industry certification in an applicable IT field, in addition to 4 years applicable experience in the design/administration/support of one or more platforms; or a Bachelor's degree in an IT field, in addition to 2 years applicable experience in the design/administration/support of one or more platforms; or 5 years equivalent in depth experience in the above related areas
  • Knowledge of multiple systems (operating/integration/architecture) and programming languages/methodologies
  • Thorough understanding of server and desk top based technology, utilizing network systems related to enterprise view
  • Technical and administrative knowledge of (Client/Microfocus/OpenText) PPM
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of employees and management, capable of successful formal and informal communication, speaks and writes clearly and understandably at the right level
  • Is widely trusted, seen as a direct, truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeps confidences, admits mistakes, and doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain Works well in a collaborative setting, supporting work team by volunteering for and completing assignments, acting as a positive team member by contributing to discussions, developing and maintaining both formal and informal relationships enterprise-wide, and defines success in terms of the entire team through mentoring and knowledge transfer
  • Demonstrates a commitment to increasing knowledge and skills in current technical/functional area, keeping up to date on technical developments, staying informed as to industry practices, knowing how to apply relevant technical processes to appropriate business needs
  • Demonstrates a desire to dedicate time and energy to accomplish goals, tasks, assignments, etc.
  • Open to change, enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks, anticipates and adjusts to problems and roadblocks, is not thrown off when things change, can flex to future consequences and trends appropriately
  • Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions, probes all fruitful sources for answers, can see hidden problems, is excellent at honest analysis, looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answer
  • Actively committed to continuously improve him/herself, understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches, knows personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and limits, works on compensating for weaknesses and limitations, seeks feedback, gains insights from mistakes, is open to criticism without being defensive
  • Able to deliver quality work on time, translate planning into action by following applicable established procedures or methodologies, proactively monitor and control task status by collecting and analyzing task data to anticipate and address barriers, appropriately communicate and resolve or escalate any problems that arise

Desired Skills:
  • Previous airline experience
  • Technical knowledge of maintaining applications in an AWS environment

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

About Genesis10:

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
  • Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
  • The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
  • Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
  • Behavioral Health Platform
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
  • Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
  • Remote opportunities available

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Temporary, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
2 to 4 years
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