Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Catapult Federal Services is recruiting for a Senior System/Network Engineer to support a financial technology company's high-availability infrastructure and payment-processing technology environment. The role designs and architects infrastructure and networks, troubleshoots complex systems, develops security and operational procedures, supports backup and disaster recovery testing, participates in 24x7 on-call coverage, and mentors less experienced engineers.
Responsibilities
- Designs and architects IT infrastructure solutions
- Designs networks, such as LAN, WAN, Internet, and/or data networks
- Proposes and implements system enhancements (software and hardware updates) to improve system performance and reliability
- Performs advanced troubleshooting of concurrent and internally/externally reported system problems
- Writes environment security policies
- Writes system procedures, policies, and guidelines
- Participates in on-call 24x7 support rotation
- Manages and performs essential functions required for effective system backup and restore testing
- Manages and performs periodic recovery testing of DR plans
- May assist support groups with applications installed on various servers
- Evaluates and recommends technology solutions for potential purchase to drive enhancements and efficiencies
- Performs limited field supervision of technical objectives
- Assists and mentors less experienced peers
Skills
- Minimum of six to nine years of experience in systems/network administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues and work on complex, diverse projects requiring in-depth evaluation of variable factors
- Excellent knowledge of IT infrastructure concepts and principles
- Able to design and architect IT infrastructure systems
- Able to evaluate and recommend sound technology solutions
- Able to troubleshoot and resolve customer problems in a timely manner
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong customer interaction skills
- Able to work extended and/or flexible hours/shifts as business needs dictate
- Able to lift up to 75 lbs
- Able to travel occasionally, including overnight, as needed
- Associate's degree or equivalent required
- Applicable industry standard certification(s)
- Basic knowledge of products offered by the client
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)
Benefits
- Fully remote work arrangement
- Potential contract extension to 12 months or longer
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