Systems Engineer jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Our client is a managed IT Services leader partnering with businesses in planning, developing, and implementing enterprise-class technology services. Naviga has been retained to help identify a Systems Engineer to join their team.

Title: Systems Engineer
Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Key Notes/Company Details:

• Since 2020, double-digit growth
• Approximately, $60M net revenue estimated 2023
• They’re highly trusted by their customers (relationship-driven sales) and have a high-performing value system that has not been exhibited in the past. They stick by their word and the solidarity brings them long-term customers.
• There is internal cohesiveness, unity, and a strong focus on strategy. Highly supportive, encouraging, and direct leadership. 
• The team is growing rapidly, and they are very collaborative.
• The organization has a very good focus on the target market. They know who the end customer is down to a T. There’s no question of who they’re going after, and they have great messaging so their identity is very clear. 

• Carry-out various projects related to Windows and VMware Infrastructure, including shared storage 
• Carry-out various projects related to Citrix NetScaler, including load-balancing, SSL, and authentication
• Provide excellent written and verbal communication with customers, other Lockstep engineers, and vendors.
• Maintain relationships and cultivate new opportunities with customers
• Work with Lockstep’s Operations Service Center to resolve Managed Services issues that have been escalated to the Professional Services team.

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft PowerShell Scripting, desired
• Strong background in Windows Server and Desktop Administration
• Ability to quickly gain expertise in new technologies to fulfill customer requirements and develop creative solutions
• At least 1 associate or expert-level certification from strategic vendors such as Microsoft and VMware (i.e. VMware VCP or higher, or Microsoft Solutions Architect Expert)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail and fact-oriented; results-focused
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Expertise in core infrastructure services including:
  • TCP/IP
  • iSCSI
  • Active Directory Domain Services
  • DHCP
  • DNS
  • Virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere
• Experience with the following skills:
  • Design, implementation, and upgrade of VMware vSphere
  • Implementation of iSCSI storage in virtualized infrastructure
  • Design, implementation, and upgrade of VM-based backup architectures such as Veeam or Cohesity
  • Design, implementation, and upgrade of Active Directory Domain Services
  • Migration and management of workloads to and from cloud services
  • Familiarity with and understanding of interactions between various enterprise Linux operating systems
  • Experience designing and supporting failover clusters
  • Experience with advanced Windows Server roles and functions, such as Active Directory Recovery, certificate authorities, IIS, etc.
  • Experience reviewing and remediating security vulnerabilities
• Travel: 15%-20% clients

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Plan with a company match
• Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 8 hours of volunteer time off
• 8 company paid holidays
• Remote work options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)