What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Infrastructure Engineer position at Apex Systems?
Job Description
Job#: 1312781
Job Description:
Systems Infrastructure Engineer
Onsite/Remote Hybrid in San Diego, CA
Contract-to-hire
Job Description
This position is accountable for overall design, installation and maintenance of the organization's LAN, WAN and network security systems. Responsibilities include analyzing system performance, utilization reporting and capacity planning, establishing and implementing policies and procedures for LAN/WAN usage throughout the organization, executing network and security projects, executing and implementing security compliance, practices and policies, executing risk assessments and developing/documenting corrective action and project plans and system configurations. This position is also accountable for providing direction and support for other IT staff members.
Supervisory responsibilities
This position reports directly to the Director of IT Infrastructure. Staff reporting directly to this position for work direction and guidance include:
Direct Reports
System Infrastructure Administrators I-II
NATURE & SCOPE
Other Education, Skills, and Abilities
MAJOR Accountabilities
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or
Job Description:
Systems Infrastructure Engineer
Onsite/Remote Hybrid in San Diego, CA
Contract-to-hire
Job Description
This position is accountable for overall design, installation and maintenance of the organization's LAN, WAN and network security systems. Responsibilities include analyzing system performance, utilization reporting and capacity planning, establishing and implementing policies and procedures for LAN/WAN usage throughout the organization, executing network and security projects, executing and implementing security compliance, practices and policies, executing risk assessments and developing/documenting corrective action and project plans and system configurations. This position is also accountable for providing direction and support for other IT staff members.
Supervisory responsibilities
This position reports directly to the Director of IT Infrastructure. Staff reporting directly to this position for work direction and guidance include:
Direct Reports
System Infrastructure Administrators I-II
NATURE & SCOPE
- Leads in design planning for a company's technology architecture structure; implements hardware and software infrastructure.
- Develops and monitors the organization's technology architecture and plays a leading role in the vision and development of the company's future technology.
- Ensures infrastructure installations and upgrades are made in accordance with established policies, procedures and software licensing agreements.
- Identifies, implements and monitors best practices for technology architecture, while providing expert advice on core infrastructure initiatives.
- Supports the day-to-day computer operations as well as the underlying infrastructure of a large computing center.
- Develops and implements IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision.
- Participates and recommends in the design and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans, procedures, audits, and enhancements.
- Establishes and maintains regular written and in-person communications with the organization's end users regarding pertinent IT activities.
- Interfaces with other engineers, administrators and project managers within the IT department; takes an active role in determining overall company technology and development strategies and specific strategies for individual projects.
Other Education, Skills, and Abilities
- Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree with an emphasis in Information Technology/Systems, Computer Science and 5-7 years of related work experience utilizing comprehensive knowledge of network operating systems and network management tools, as well as extensive experience (minimum 5 years) with Network Infrastructure hardware such as fiber optics, bridges, routers, universal cabling, gateways, firewalls, etc.
- Requires Cisco CCNA/CCIE, Brocade BCNE, Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, VMware VCP or equivalent industry certifications. Certification requirements, including re-certification, may change according to organizational needs and technology trends as determined by the Director of IT Infrastructure.
- Proven experience in IT infrastructure strategic planning and development, project management, and policy development.
- Expert knowledge of VMware virtualization technologies and storage area networks.
- Experience with systems design and development from business requirements analysis through to day-to-day management.
- Strong working knowledge of intrusion detection and prevention systems.
- Expert knowledge of and demonstrated ability with TCP/IP, DNS, OSPF, SNMP, WAN technologies, VLANs and LAN switching and routing.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Highly self-motivated, self- directed, and attentive to detail.
- Ability to conduct and direct research into IT issues and products. Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
- Ability to multi-task and work under time constraints to meet project deadlines.
- Requires On-Call availability for support escalation.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a clean DMV record.
- Ability to appear for work on time, follow directions from management, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism.
MAJOR Accountabilities
- Evaluates network requirements and recommends corresponding changes in order to meet the organization's needs.
- Consults with users on devising network requirements, analyzing project proposals, resolving conflicts between users, recommending favorable networking approaches, and expanding network systems design.
- Supervises lower tier administrators and related projects and workloads.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or
