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Amsted Industries · 1 month ago

Systems Engineer - Hosting Services

Jessup, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Amsted Industries is seeking a Systems Engineer - Hosting Services to implement robust and secure computing solutions. The role involves architecting global hosting solutions, managing server and storage devices, and ensuring effective security measures are in place.

ConstructionIndustrialManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Architect, recommend, develop global hosting solutions and technologies that support business needs and best practices

Monitor all servers and storage devices, manage the System Life Cycle of all our Hosting Systems

Architect and manage our global IT hosting services Strategy and Architecture

Architect and implement effective security measures, policies, and procedures to safeguard data, servers, and information systems

Supply insights into virtualization, storage, interoperability, and access to both on-prem and cloud-based infrastructure resources

Work with manufacturing teams to integrate best practices around OT infrastructure. Work with the GBS team to ensure identified gaps are remediated

Develop and utilize hosting services incident playbooks

Supply mentorship, guidance, and training to other members of the IT team in industry best practices for server and systems management

Along with GBS management, update security policies and procedures based on the latest industry standards and best practices

Participate in security assessments to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential threats in our systems and infrastructure

Provide mentorship, guidance, and training to other members of the IT team and end-users in security best practices and procedures

Participate in audit activities to ensure we are compliant with standards set by Amsted and/or contract requirements

Qualification

ServerStorage SMEVirtualization technologiesBackupDisaster recoveryCloud platformsScripting languagesStorage technologiesInformation security knowledgeEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, or a related field (relevant certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree)

Minimum of 8-10 years of experience as a Server and Storage SME, Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Architect, or a similar role

A deep understanding of various operating systems (e.g., Linux, Windows) is essential. Proficiency in tasks such as installation, configuration, patch management, user management, and system monitoring are crucial

Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies like VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM is essential for managing virtualized environments efficiently, including provisioning, performance tuning, and resource allocation

Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is valuable for hybrid or fully cloud-based hosting

Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)

Knowledge of storage technologies (e.g., SAN, NAS (Network Attached Storage), RAID) and storage management tools is important for ensuring data availability, redundancy, and optimal performance

Proficiency in designing and implementing backup and disaster recovery strategies, including regular backups, data replication, and recovery testing, is crucial to prevent data loss

Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and PCI DSS

Effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment