The System Engineer is responsible to service managed service customers, both onsite and remotely.
The successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency in a variety of hardware and software. He/she should be expert in network infrastructure technologies and IP network design and be a general expert in various Microsoft technologies including Windows Server and Desktop Operating systems (XP to Windows 7, Server 2000-2008), messaging and collaboration systems, and database systems.
In addition he/she should be able to quickly adapt to different situations and working environments and must also be able to identify issues and work independently.
Qualifications:
The skills and experience required for this position include the following:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field (or the equivalent)
3-5 or more years of experience in related IT position (consulting experience a plus)
Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the IT industry’s concepts, practices and procedures
Advanced knowledge of and experience with MS Windows 2003 and higher platform
Experience with Active Directory and Windows System Administration.
Experience with messaging and collaboration systems such as Exchange and SharePoint is a must.
Strong knowledge of Networking technologies such as TCPIP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, and SNMP
Experience with Windows Virtualization using VMWare ESX and Hyper-v including deployment and administration
Strong familiarity with Storage Area Network subsystems.
Specialized certifications or equivalent experience associated with assigned computer systems, such as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Network+, is a must.
Strong experience is proactive patch management and system upgrades
Experience with backup and restore policies and procedures.
Strong analytical skills and detail orientation and strong ability to communicate status or projects and system issues to helpdesk and other engineers
Ability to organize, prioritize and allocate workload for optimum efficiency and maintain and transfer technical knowledge to others within the group.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of Associates and management, as well as with the customers and outside partners
Ability to perform multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality
Strong proactive desire to maintain integrity of systems
Strong attention to detail
Must be able to make recommendations and implement changes to improve operation of managed networks
Experience with print management solutions/Document Management Systems implementations is a must.
Interpersonal Requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
Innovative and adaptable, team player and trainer.
Good management, communication and team motivation skills.
Multi-cultural awareness for working with a wide range of nationalities.
Previous Experience and Education
University Degree in Computer Science.
Mid-range and mainframe computing, local area and wide area communications know-how.
Understanding of project management methodology and practices.
Practical experience with integrated business application systems.
Flexibility to manage multiple activities simultaneously and the ability to prioritise.
Fluency in written and spoken English essential, knowledge of Arabic preferable.
Professional appearance, attitude and communication style (essential).
Familiarity with MS Office, Email and Internet (essential).
Please send your cv to
eng@targetjo.com