Active Directory Engineer Needed
JOB TITLE: Systems Engineers, IV (208041-4)
FUNCTION: Business Operations JOB SECTION: Systems Architect Engineering
BUSINESS UNIT: ISS JOB FAMILY: Systems Engineer
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for architectural design and development of hardware, software, and the networking systems. Provides an architectural framework for system development, maintenance, and enhancement efforts. Implements standards and guidelines. Analyzes systems and performance usability testing to ensure performance and reliability, enhance scalability, and meet security requirements. Keeps informed of emerging technologies.
Level IV - Systems Engineer #208044 (Windows/Active Directory Engineer)
· SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:
o Rackspace is currently seeking a talented Active directory Engineer who will participate in the evaluation, planning, designing, implementation, maintenance and migration of Active Directory in an Enterprise
o Excellent knowledge of MIS objectives and strategies.
o Excellent technical knowledge in technology methodologies, design, and implementation.
o Excellent analytical and design skills at multi-product/multi-environment level.
o Aware of business issues as they impact overall project plans. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
o Centralized Identity Management Leveraging Active Directory; prefer experience with Centrify.
o Basic understanding of Linux and Windows
o Assess and recommend architectural designs/changes to customer systems in response to business or technical drivers Deliver project responsibilities within project plan timeline. This individual will evaluate technology solutions supporting business requirements specific to a complex Windows 2000/2003 Server Enterprise infrastructure environment. These responsibilities will focus on enterprise architecture, design, and escalation engineering and support. The definition and support of security requirements and policies within the hardware/software configuration is required. The ability to work collaboratively with good communication skills is essential. The position will be required to meet required service levels, maintain the technology, and provide capacity management supporting business growth.
o Able to resolve problems in a timely manner.
o Experience with Active Directory, Exchange and Microsoft core infrastructure technologies
o Strong networking background and experience is required. Must have experience in system level solution testing including test planning, test cases design, test execution, test tools and test automation.
o Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills including demonstrated experience presenting technology recommendations from a business perspective
· JOB COMPLEXITY:
o Responsible for complex architectural design and development of hardware, software and networking systems.
o Analyzes systems and determines business requirements.
o Ensures completeness and compatibility of the technical infrastructure to support system performance. Requires leading-edge skills in the latest areas of new technology.
o Ability to reason and think logically
o Strong attention to detail in regards to project planning and documentation
o Strong organizational skills
o Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and with written documentation
o Exceptional work ethic
o Display willingness to help others, a pleasant personality, a courteous manner, and a professional demeanor
o Ability to apply judgment, implement solutions, and resolve conflicts, all in a multi-tasked environment
· SUPERVISION:
o Operates under minimal supervision.
· EXPERIENCE:
o Bachelor's degree in business or computer science.
o Usually requires six plus years of information systems architecture and project management experience.
o Microsoft MCSE - Required
· PHYSICAL DEMANDS: General office environment. Considerable stress may occur at times. Some lifting up to 20 pounds required.
Interested? Send an email with your reusme/CV to amy.horowitz@rackspace.com