Location: Quincy,MA, USA
System AdministratorQuincy, MAType: ContractCategory: EngineerIndustry: GovernmentReference ID: JN -122###-####1Date Posted: 12/10/2024Shortcut: JobsDescription:Hybrid role in Quincy MA. Our client is currently seeking an exceptional individual to join the team as an Operations & Systems Engineer. The Operations & Systems Engineer is a key member of the operations team, providing analytical solutions and presents recommendations to enhance operations processes and meet strategic objectives.We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.Rate: $70 - $80 / hr. w2Responsibilities:Proactively monitor systems for availability, capacity & performance and when necessary, investigates and analyze the problems/issues, assess criticality, and report out as required.Ensure issues are identified, documented, communicated, and appropriately escalated to ensure timely resolution of each request.Exercise responsibility and maintain acceptable levels of service performance in resolving issues, data collection, recording, reporting, and in maintaining controls over IT processes.Set up and configure Dynatrace dashboards to track system performance, application behavior, and user experience metrics such as response times, throughput, and error rates.Create custom alerts in Dynatrace to detect performance degradation, triggering timely resolution before impacting end users.Provide technical support for daily operations & oversee production system maintenance activities in close cooperation with our vendors.Participate in the patch management process for servers, system, and software.Support data updates and create both scheduled and ad-hoc reports using SQL and other DB tools.Develop project plan/timeline estimation and identify key milestones for the operations team.Monitor, track, and complete project tasks as required, ensuring outputs are timely, high quality, and tailored to stakeholder needs.Develop and implement “best practice” methodologies to enhance operations efficiency.Provide support associated with tracking, validation, and driving closure of PROD Batch Schedule exclusions, workarounds, defects, and data corrections.Manage the User Access Request process for Database, Monitoring Tools and other HIX system access.Manage the Digital Certificate update process in close cooperation with our vendors.Maintain the software inventory list including latest version and planned updates.Design presentations at high levels, incorporate advanced features of PowerPoint, Excel, etc.Experience Requirements:Demonstrated ability to solve complex IT problems, monitoring servers and report generation.Ability to resolve problems as they arise and handle situations expeditiously.Must be a self-starter, have a broad technical background of systems, software, and technology, possess both critical-thinking and analytical skills and must be able to multi-task.Proven experience diagnosing and resolving complex IT issues using performance data from enterprise monitoring tools like Dynatrace.Familiarity with the following or other similar tools and technologies Dynatrace, QuickSight, AWS.Basic scripting skills (e.g., Linux shell, Python) for task automation related to monitoring and reporting.Familiarity with synthetic monitoring, log analytics, and APM (Application Performance Monitoring) best practices.Experience creating reports using SQL and Toad or SQL Developer. Working knowledge of basic DB concepts.Experience creating/interpreting architectural diagrams, ER diagrams and other technical documents.Demonstrated experience with ticketing system preferably service now.General knowledge and experience with Developing and presenting status reports, trends, and metrics.Ability to take notes and document all user interactions and steps taken.Excellent communication experience with technical and non-technical staffAbility to develop and maintain effective relationships with management, vendors, end users and program team members.Working knowledge of JIRA & SharePoint.Education Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related fieldMinimum (5-8) years of analytical experience, preferably within operations and system engineering roles with a focus on performance monitoring and troubleshooting.Experience working in a production environment with mission-critical systems, preferably in a regulated or government setting.Proficiency with MS Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and Visio a plusDeep knowledge and hands-on experience with Dynatrace.Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact ...@eliassen.com.About Eliassen Group:Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!