Seeking a Systems Engineer with strong experience in Middleware support, working in a large, Enterprise Application environment supporting a variety of applications and technologies. Position is located in New Haven, CT - will consider remote candidates within drivable distance for meetings.

Key skills -

Experience in Linux Scripting
Experience installing and managing a Java application server
Experience with load balancing
Experience with Web Servers

Senior Systems Engineers are responsible for the configuration and administration of all hosted and non-hosted Open Systems infrastructure platforms, Middleware technologies and Telephony/Network systems. Including

Implementation and administration of Single Sign On (SSO), Multi Factor Authentication (MFA), encryption (TLS, SSL, etc.) protocols and Digital Certificate installation/management.

Resolution of Service and Incident requests and management of any Problem and/or Change management assignments, including remediation of security related vulnerabilities (including application of security packages) and administration, troubleshooting and resolution of Firewall, Load balancer, reverse proxy, DNS, FTP and other networking issues.

Acts as an escalation point for Systems Engineers for all complex issues not able to be resolved.

Job Responsibilities
The following duties reflect the primary responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Responsibility Configuration and administration of all hosted and non-hosted Open system infrastructure platforms, middleware technologies, telephony/network and database systems. Including Implementation and administration of Single Sign On (SSO), Multi Factor Authentication (MFA), encryption (TLS, SSL, etc.) protocols and Digital Certificate installation/management. Resolution of Service and Incident requests and management of any problem change management assignments, including remediation of security related vulnerabilities (application of security packages). Basic administration and troubleshooting/resolution of Firewall, Load balancer, reverse proxy, DNS, FTP and other networking issues. Acts as an escalation point for Level 1 Service desk personnel as well as other Systems Engineers on all complex issues. Additional duties and assignments as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The depth and breadth of knowledge within the position’s field or specialty that is required to effectively perform the responsibilities of this position, e.g., insurance, KofC structure and processes. Describe the type and level of skills required to handle the position’s responsibilities, e.g., mathematical/analytical, communication, typing, spreadsheet.

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple initiatives.
Analytical and problem solving skills.
Sound judgment in decision making.

Systems/Technical Knowledge: e.g., network, mainframe, open systems, telephony, middleware, database, etc.

Experience with installing and configuring enterprise applications
Experience with Windows and Linux based Open systems.
Knowledge of PowerShell and windows batch scripting.
Knowledge of Active directory and group policy administration
Experience with digital certificate Administration and Management
Understanding of different types of directory structures such as IBM LDAP
Conceptual understanding of different application patterns such as client server and N-tier (multitier) web application architecture
Experience with basic network constructs, Firewall, Load balancer, reverse proxy, DNS, FTP
Experience with Java application servers (WebSphere, Tomcat, etc.)
Experience with Linux web servers (i.e Apache)
Experience with O365/outlook and Azure.
Experience with remediation of security related vulnerabilities (application of security packages)
Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Education and Experience Requirements

Education: BS or BA in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field or equivalent combination of experience and training.

Experience: 7 – 10+ years of information technology experience in assigned discipline or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licensing/Certification: ITIL Foundation certificate.