At VyStar, we offer competitive pay, an excellent benefit package that includes a 401(k) Plan, an extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program, and tuition reimbursement--available to all full and part time employees. Part time positions start at a minimum of 30 hours per week.

We encourage you to become a part of VyStar Credit Union's family of employees.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports and manages the VyStar virtual and physical server environment, storage, and related infrastructure. Ensures the systems are functioning at optimal levels. This includes the monitoring of the systems hardware and storage platform. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for managing the allocation of the physical space.
• Specifies, procures, and implements, server, storage, and cloud technologies. Evaluates factors such as vendor specifications, number of departments, and employees serviced by data processing equipment, volume of transactions, time requirements, cost constraints, security requirements, access restrictions, and business continuity to determine hardware configurations.
• Analyzes information to determine, recommend, and plan layout for type of computers and peripheral equipment, or modifications to existing equipment and systems, that will provide capability for proposed projects/workload, efficient operation, effective use of allotted space, and system recoverability.
• Provides assistance in maintaining and troubleshoot systems as necessary. This includes internally-developed systems, VMware, Citrix, Microsoft clustering, SCCM, ADFS, Enterprise storage platforms (Dell Unity, PowerStore, PowerScale), and others. Provides input into the deployment of Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP), Dynamic Domain Name System (DNS), and other sub-systems as needed.
• Assists in design and roll out of cloud technologies including Office 365 and Microsoft Azure.
• Participates in information technology projects and is accountable to tasks, milestone dates, and statuses.
• Documents related technical procedures, operations manuals, and other guidance. This person also acts as a liaison between VyStar and vendors regarding system-related issues.
• Mentors and provides guidance to other engineers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

This position requires a 4-year degree in Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related academic area and a minimum of 8 years' experience as a systems engineer or in a related position. Additional years of related experience in the field may be substituted for the formal education.

EXPERIENCE

• 5 to 7 years of Enterprise-level work experience in Systems Engineering or in a related position with physical and virtual Microsoft-based systems; ideally in a financial services organization (or related industry)
• Technical certifications or equivalent work experience required: MCSE or Azure Expert certification, VCP, CCP or CCE
• The successful candidate will have experience in designing enterprise-level environments for enterprises using hundreds of servers, many locations, and thousands of employees
• Experience with establishing technology guidelines based on best practices in enterprise-level systems engineering
• Demonstrated ability to lead major project initiatives from end to end

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Must demonstrate expert knowledge of three-tier, converged and hyperconverged systems including Cisco UCS, Nutanix and Dell servers. Must have expert knowledge supporting Dell/EMC SAN architectures.
• Expert knowledge of Windows Server 2019/2022, Virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper V, Citrix. Knowledge and experience required for cloud services including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Office 365 environments, and AWS cloud services.
• Experience with automation technologies and the ability to streamline processes a plus
• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade server operating systems and applications.
• Advanced troubleshooting abilities across multiple technologies and vendors. Able to calmly provide support on bridge lines during outages.
• Recognize and troubleshoot problems with server hardware and applications software. Establish and maintain system documentation, standards, and procedures.

DISCLAIMERS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment. The position description is indented to be an accurate account of the essential functions. The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. As required or requested, may exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

VyStar Credit Union is not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at VyStar via e-mail, internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of VyStar Credit Union.

No placement fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.

Thank you for your inquiry regarding our current job opening. Your resume will be carefully reviewed against the position requirements. Should your experience and skills match, you will be contacted by one of our Human Resources department staff members.

Thank you again for your interest in this position!

VyStar Credit Union Human Resources