Xtensys · 2 months ago
Server Engineer
Ithaca, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelXtensys is a managed service provider focused on delivering advanced technology solutions to health systems. The Server Engineer will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of server and storage infrastructure, collaborating closely with cloud, network, and telecom engineers.
HealthcareHospitalHealth Care
Responsibilities
Engineers are expected to participate in On-Call rotations and be hybrid in nature, and able to travel within reasonable ranges to physical locations unless they are specifically hired as a fully remote resource. Those not explicitly remote may be infrequently required to travel further distances to conferences or for business trips, meet and greets, and site assessments
Systems Engineering and Design: Systems engineers are expected to be able to assess project requirements, design new servers and storage solutions or to adapt or implement existing solutions to new business needs or problems within the business or client’s business
Server and Storage Installation and Configuration: Setting up and configuring new servers and storage, including but not limited to installing operating systems, software applications, network services, and configuring networked storage and Storage Area Networks. Experience with Dell EMC Fabrics and Fiber Channel preferred. Windows and VMware iSCSI knowledge is preferred
Support Maintenance and Monitoring: Perform routine maintenance tasks such as software updates, patches, and monitor server performance and resource utilization. Maintain automated monitoring systems
User Account Management: Create and managing user accounts, groups, and access permissions to ensure appropriate access to server resources. Configuring systems to authenticate to central identity platforms such as Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS, Entra ID (SAML/OAUTH)
Security Management: Support the implementation of security measures as prescribed by our cybersecurity team to protect servers from unauthorized access, data breaches, malware, and other security threats. Participate in regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Documentation: Document server configurations, procedures, and changes to ensure accurate records and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team. Maintain a knowledgebase
Troubleshooting: Be able to diagnose and resolve complex server-related issues. Candidate should be comfortable managing the escalation of problems to senior team members or vendor support
Engineers may be responsible for additional duties as assigned. This may include administrative tasks, physical labor related to information technology such as physically lifting and racking hardware, pulling and making cables, cleaning IT related work or break areas and working on a ladder. Especially capable candidates may be asked to climb, crawl, lift and haul within reasonable limits. Candidates may be expected to serve as project managers for small or internal projects where a dedicated project manager is not justifiable or available
Qualification
Required
Relevant work experience or demonstrated knowledge in designing and maintaining enterprise server and storage environments
Strong ability to problem-solve, design and engineer new solutions
Demonstrated excellence in communication and teamwork abilities
Ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Participate in On-Call rotations and be hybrid in nature, and able to travel within reasonable ranges to physical locations
Systems Engineering and Design: Assess project requirements, design new servers and storage solutions or adapt existing solutions
Server and Storage Installation and Configuration: Setting up and configuring new servers and storage, including installing operating systems, software applications, network services, and configuring networked storage
Support Maintenance and Monitoring: Perform routine maintenance tasks such as software updates, patches, and monitor server performance and resource utilization
User Account Management: Create and manage user accounts, groups, and access permissions
Security Management: Support the implementation of security measures to protect servers from unauthorized access, data breaches, malware, and other security threats
Documentation: Document server configurations, procedures, and changes
Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex server-related issues
Ability to team-lift heavy equipment up to 50 lbs. per person, climb ladders, reach overhead and access areas that are inaccessible by elevator
Preferred
Experience with Dell EMC Fabrics and Fiber Channel
Windows and VMware iSCSI knowledge
A background in customer service, account management or MSP-related experience
Specific Knowledge in Healthcare IT, PowerShell, VMware, Hyper-V, Fiber Channel Storage technologies
A degree or certification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Company
Xtensys
Xtensys Connected Health Solutions to demonstrate our unique approach to building and supporting advanced applications.
Founded in 2023
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase