Job Description – Systems Engineer AIX/VMS
Duration: PERM ROLE
Location: Winston-Salem/Greensboro, NC
Description
The Systems Engineer’s role is to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house information systems that support core organizational functions. This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all networked software and associated operating systems. The Systems Engineer will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues in order to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments.
If you or anyone that you know may be interested please let me know at gphares@ettaingroup.com
Responsibilities
- Design and deploy new applications and enhancements to existing AIX and VMS based applications, software, and operating systems.
- Gauge the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.
- Propose and create system design models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system programmer and development teams.
- Collaborate with infrastructure staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
- Design and perform server and security audits, system backup procedures, and other recovery processes in accordance with the company’s disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
- Work with IT management team members, decision makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues.
- Ensure system connectivity of all servers, shared software, and other applications.
- Create and maintain documentation as it relates to system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records.
- Ensure compatibility and interoperability with other in-house computing systems.
- Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems.
- Conduct research on software and systems products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts.
- Monitor and test system performance; prepare and deliver system performance statistics and reports.
- Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure system-related products and services.
- Provide orientation and training to IT support technicians for all modified and new systems.
Position Requirements
- University degree in computer science or software engineering and/or equivalent work experience.
- Proven experience in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software systems, applications, and related products.
- Proven experience with systems planning, security principles, and general software management best practices.
- Working technical knowledge of current software systems including AIX, VMS, Cache
- Extensive experience with core software applications, including Flexilab, Sunquest Commercial, Copath, and Financial systems
- Excellent software troubleshooting experience.
- Working technical knowledge of Mumps programming languages.
- Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
- Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and HIPAA laws.
- Good project management skills.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required.
- Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
- Highly self motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
- Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
- Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Work Conditions
- 24/7 On-call availability
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