Junior Windows Engineer

Our client, located in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Junior Windows Engineer for an immediate Contract to Perm position.
Details include:




**3rd Shift - shifts will be 3:30 P.M. - 11:30 P.M. EST, Monday - Friday**


OBJECTIVE
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This position serves as a technical resource to support the organization as directed. This position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Assist in the physical planning, scheduling and installation of new computer hardware & software.

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Follow standard procedures and configuration management policies to get servers installed and connected to the network

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Communicate with vendors and other groups to determine needs

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Interface with Data Center Operations to ensure server is installed in a timely manner

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Aid in the research, development and deployment of new technologies and methods, process automation and multi-vendor integration

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Under the direction of Windows Server team leaders, coordinate the patch management of all servers.
Work with Information Security to address vulnerabilities and find the appropriate fixes

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Manage the ongoing patch management schedule inclusive of coordination with application development and quality assurance teams

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Communicate and schedule patch management events

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Under the direction of problem and/or change management, coordinate changes to production Windows servers.

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Document and get all work approved via Remedy

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Ensure requirements are met before implementing the system changes

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Coordinate with external and internal teams affected by system change

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Update and maintain system documentation and local procedures.
Ensure that any previous documentation is updated with new changes

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Provide documentation for all new processes and procedures that can assist other team members in maintaining servers

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Maintain technical proficiency in all phases of computer operations, data communications, operating systems and applications.

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Attend training classes when needed or assigned

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Identify weak areas in which training is needed

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Coach and share knowledge with peers and counter parts

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Accept OJT (on the job training) as an adequate means of training
Keep problem solving skills current

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Troubleshoot and repair Windows systems

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Provide engineering, daily support and implementation services for Intel/Windows production systems.
Troubleshooting includes, but is not limited to; isolating problems, recommending proper solutions and implementing solutions

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Work closely with other technical groups located locally and remotely

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Update problem tickets in a timely manner (creating, researching, referring, closing)

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Take necessary action to fix problems.



QUALIFICATIONS

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Should have knowledge and experience with Windows operating systems and Intel hardware platforms and the functions they perform.

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Experience with any or all of the following is preferred: Exchange 2000 Server, Windows 2000/ 2003 Server, and Active Directory.

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Knowledge of server hardware configuration and troubleshooting.

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A good understanding of networking concepts and technologies including: TCP/IP, DNS, and WINS.

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Must have excellent oral and written communication skills


*Ability to work on a team as well as independently


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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Must be willing to work in an environment where some lifting of equipment is needed.

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Lifting up to 50 lbs.



SPECIFICS OF THE JOB

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Required to carry a cell phone and provide rotational 24x7 on-call for systems support

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May be required to travel for varying lengths of time

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Will be required to attend technical training classes.

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