Ameris Bank · 7 hours ago
Senior Systems Engineer
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expAmeris Bank is a purpose-driven company, dedicated to bringing financial peace of mind to communities. The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for maintaining a secure and efficient ecosystem for end users and server computing needs, including software deployment, patching, and vendor engagement.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesMortgage
Responsibilities
Perform installation, configuration, migration, and maintenance of assigned technology
Manage backend system/application environment and ongoing operations
Troubleshoot software and/or hardware issues/failures and resolves alerts and performs remediation activities
Determine migration and upgrade impacts and diagnose/resolve complex technology/application errors
Assess software patches and create recommended patch list in compliance with standards
Ensure that all clients and servers have the latest first- and third-party security and critical patches and hotfixes
Develop and optimize pre- and post-patching process to ensure proper implementation without any outages
Test patches in a non-production environment and avoid business outages based on the lab results
Automate IT processes utilizing modern scripting languages and other automation tools
Develop processes and procedures related to systems/application administration
Create new and update existing OS images for systems
Resolve tickets escalated by the support operation center and classifying cases according to their priority
Under direction of the architects, monitor relevant IT facilities, services, and systems as needed to maintain 7x24 service operation uptime
Build software deployment packages and maintain endpoint and server environment and processes
Maintain the Configuration Item database within the service management platform and generate accurate system baselines
Implement, operate, and support endpoint management systems for system builds, software deployment, inventory management, endpoint protection and encryption
Ensure all clients receive latest definitions and investigate all breaches
Manage and monitor Citrix system and its technologies, offering solutions to problems
Support and preserve the Virtual Desktop setup, which includes AppSense, XenDesktop, XenApp, etc
Design and implement platform security
Provide technical assistance for all the servers, desktops, and services that apply to the business
Take full control and accountability for applying, implementing, maintaining, and examining the documentation of the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
Perform after hours activities as needed
Assist in the process for vulnerability management, ensuring that all the risks have been remediated for supporting technologies
Qualification
Required
7 years of experience in progressively complex IT technical roles within an enterprise environment required
5 years of experience working with LAN technology required
7 years of experience implementing/managing patch management, software deployment and endpoint security required
Experience with configuration management and asset management required
Experience in security and capacity management and process automation and improvement required
Experience in a systems administration role supporting Microsoft Windows, Linux and VMware required
Must have excellent competency with patch management and other patching tools, as well as a solid understanding of industry best practices for patch management
Proficiency in scripting of packaged installation of patches, software and configuration changes
Knowledgeable of programming languages (JavaScript, PowerShell, Python, XML, and .Net)
Exceptional knowledge of current Microsoft Server operating systems and as a MS365 enterprise administrator
Able to create deployment patches and package using configuration management tools like Tanium
Ability to self-manage and prioritize multiple projects with aggressive due dates
Understanding of network, system and application security
Proficiency in Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and PKI
Understanding of virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.)
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or a similar field required
Preferred
Knowledgeable of ITIL v3 framework preferred
Understanding of Internet/IP related technologies including, but not limited to, routing, switching and sub-netting preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of storage concepts and skills with various shared storage technologies (provisioning LUN's, expanding volumes, configuring RAID, replication, snapshot), utilizing EMC Unity, Pure Storage and Cohesity backup strategy and replication preferred
5 years of experience working with Citrix Netscaler preferred
Project management experience preferred
Experience with database server administration and technologies preferred
A+, Server+, and Network+ certification is preferred
ITIL v3 framework certification is preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance provided at no additional cost to employees
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
Long-Term Disability Coverage
Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
11 Holidays
Volunteer/Service Day
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Ameris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Supplemental Life & Other Insurance Plans
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Legal Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Advocacy Program
Tickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees)
AT&T Employee Discount
Wellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other Rewards
Employee Referral Incentive
Education Assistance
Employee Resource Groups
Free Interest Checking
Free Safe Deposit Box
Free Money Orders, Travelers’ Checks and Cashier Checks
Discount on Mortgage Origination Fee
Free Online Banking and Free Unlimited Online Bill Payment
Employee Banking Perks
Company
Ameris Bank
Ameris Bank is an financial holding company providing financial services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$125.3M2018-01-12Post Ipo Equity· $5.6M
2015-01-28Post Ipo Equity· $119.7M
1994-05-19IPO
Leadership Team
Emily Dawkins
Florida President
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