Systems Engineer - Windows 2000/2003, Web Servers

Systems Engineer - Windows 2000/2003, Web ServersDescription: Systems Engineer Windows 2000/2003, Web Servers, IIS, Active Directory, MS-SQL, MS Exchange, VMWare, DNS, DHCP, SSL, VPNs, Cisco PIX, IDS, Intrusion Detection SystemThe headquarters of a health and retirement fund for an entertainment labor union is seeking a Systems Engineer for a Contract position.OVERVIEW:The Systems Engineer will be a key member of the IT Operations staff, who will take an active role in the administration, and maintenance of the system, network and all operational components of Our Client's technology infrastructure. The Systems Engineer will also assist in the day-to-day support of the 150+ employees at Our Client Company.DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:The Systems Engineer: Plays a hands-on role in the: Planning, design, build-out, and maintenance of the system/network infrastructure, as well as the operational enhancement and performance/availability of a multi-site IT environment. Planning, design, building, implementation, and operation of Disaster Recovery infrastructure as per the SLA (Service Level Agreement) or Business Continuity Plan. Is responsible for helping create technical project plans, as well as meeting project deliverables on-time and on-budget. Must be available 24/7 and respond to Operational Escalation alerts of the above-mentioned systems, platforms, and infrastructure. Must also be able to work on several projects simultaneously, while handling day-to-day support issues. Provides Tier 3 desktop support as needed. Works with various third-party providers and vendors. About Our Client:This is the headquarters for a $2 billion fund serving the health and retirement needs of Union members, as well as qualified non-Union participants. Our Client is a separate, non-union entity managed independently from this particular Union, which is made up of people who entertain and inform America. In 32 Locals across the country, the Union's members work across media industries such as television, radio, cable, sound recordings, music videos, commercials, audio books, non-broadcast industrials, interactive games, the Internet, and other digital media.This is a Contract position through Volt Technical Resources - a division of a Fortune 1000 publicly traded Staffing Industry Leader, based in New York City. We are among the largest IT staffing companies in the US for contract/temporary and direct hire placements and support most of the top rated IT companies on the East Coast. Requirements: Required Skills for this Systems Engineer position include the following: 3+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer, working in a fast-paced team environment; should include 24/7 operational, on-call support availability Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and/or related experience a must Extensive experience with building, configuring, and managing: Windows (2000/2003) Servers Web Servers (IIS) MS-SQL Clustering Monitoring Systems Experience with Active Directory Design and Administration (Windows 2003) Extensive experience with supporting Microsoft Exchange Server 1½-3 years of experience: With Fiber SANs (HP preferred) Working with VMware ESX server and VMware Virtual Center in a mission-critical environment Extensive TCP/IP Design and Analysis experience Strong knowledge of DNS, DHCP, SSL, VPNs, and remote monitoring/administration of servers Extensive knowledge of Cisco PIX : Firewalls Switches Routers IDS (Intrusion Detection Systems) Solid communication and negotiation skills with third-party vendors, and collaboration skills with various IT units (both in the US and International) Understands and adheres to corporate policies that maintain and protect the confidentiality of sensitive customer and internal information, and is able to suggest additional industry Best Practices Excellent written and verbal communications skills and capacity to creatively solve problems Working knowledge of HP3000 and HP9000 a plus Microsoft-certified IT professional or Microsoft-certified Architect a plusPlease no Corp to Corp responses at this time. Local Candidates are preferred. Thank You.This position is urgent and you will be given immediate consideration should your resume meet the job requirements.Special Instructions to begin the process: Please email your resume to Volt at: newyork300270@volt.com Please use the entire job posting number in your subject line to ensure it gets routed to the correct Recruiter: 300270-7626-12-225491 Please include on the subject line the website where you saw this posting.For further information regarding this posting, please contact the Recruiter via E-mail ONLY, using the email address listed on this posting and again by placing the entire job number in the subject line. Please rest assured that if your resume matches what is reflected in this job posting, you should get a phone call from a Volt Recruiter to discuss this position with you. No Phone Calls Please for this position.Thank you for your attention to these details!The Recruiter for this position will now have your resume handy to discuss this position with you!Volt has a talented and upbeat staffing team focused on the quality of your career. Volt is a world leader in the staffing industry, boasting over 50 years experience. We work with many of the Fortune 500 and 1000 companies to provide workforce solutions. We offer our contractors competitive pay and benefits, as well as education programs and re-deployment assistance. We also offer many direct hire full-time positions. To learn more about Volt Information Sciences, please visit: http://www.volt.com and to see more of our job postings, please visit: http://jobs.volt.comVolt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and dedicated to fostering diversity in the workplace.Location: New York, NY Type: CONTRACT Duration: 180 - 365 Days Pay Rate: DOE Contact: Volt Technical ResourcesVolt Workforce Solutions477 Madison Avenue, 6th FloorNew York, NY 10022PH: 212/719-7800FX: 212/719-7850  Connecting talented people and respected companies. APPLY NOW Job Information Reference ID: 300270-7626-12-225491 Company: Volt Workforce Solutions Location: New York, NY 10016 Status: Temporary/Contract/Project Salary: DOE Job Category: IT/Software Development Contact Information Company: Volt Workforce Solutions Address: 477 Madison Avenue, 6th FloorNew York,NY 10022 Email: Apply by Email Phone: 212/719-7800 Fax: 212/719-7850