SCOM Systems Engineer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job SCOM Systems Engineer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Long term contract with a view to permanency
• Varied role which includes both BAU and projects
• Perth CBD

We are searching for a talented Systems Engineer within the SCOM space for one of our enterprise clients who have their global head office in Perth. In this role you will collaborate with Windows and Linux systems engineers, application technical support analysts and developers, internal and external support teams, both offshore and internal, to determine requirements for filters, events, alerts, and dashboards and reporting in various monitoring tools.

This role also has responsibility for supporting the other System Center components including Configuration Manager, Service Manager and Orchestrator, as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform administrative tasks from the Operation Manager console, provide application support for the SCOM platform and create and maintain monitoring and notification rules.
• Review and update SCOM console security, apply patches, create SCOM console roles and reviews, and create and install custom Management Packs (MP) as needed.
• Deliver SCOM views via Remote Desktop Web Access, create custom reports on results of SCOM monitoring, using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) technologies, and provide problem resolution for SCOM components and related custom scripts.
• Utilize verbal and written communication skills to maintain accurate system documentation and provide training as required
• Manage customer satisfaction through effectively communicating and managing customer expectations
• Ability to communicate how to leverage technology to create business value and become more effective and efficient
• Work with project managers and peers to understand and solve challenging technical problems, produce effort estimates, and improve system functionality, reliability and reduce costs.
• Work closely with Technology peers and management emphasising collaboration and joint effort to ensure that the needs and expectations of organizational stake holders, business partners, external customers, and third party organizations are met and/or exceeded.
• Transfer knowledge via documentation and training to Technology resources.

Basic Qualifications:

• S. degree in a computer science, information technology, computer related discipline or 5+ years IT work experience in a global information technology infrastructure environment.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience with the installation and administration of Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2012
• Experience using the Microsoft Windows PowerShell scripting engine to automate tasks with SCOM
• Experience with System Center Configuration Manager 2012 and major Microsoft technologies including PC and server operating systems, Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, SQL Server.
• Knowledge of server virtualization technologies, preferably VMware and/or Microsoft technologies
• Knowledge of data backup, replication, and encryption technologies
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN network infrastructure technologies
• ITIL Certification beneficial

Professional Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years IT experience managing deployment of technology components in a specific technical discipline: clients, servers, storage, web platforms, database platforms, security, networks, or communications ideally with a mix of skills that include technical architectures, engineering and operations experience
• A career track record of engineering, developing, deploying, and maintaining business critical systems in the area of technical expertise including hands on solution development and implementation experience
• Ability to impact and influence stakeholders and drive alignment on standard global technology solutions.
• Team Player with proven leadership, communication, organizational, and strong interpersonal skills. The role requires significant interaction with many different teams across a global company.
• Self-motivated, with keen attention to detail and excellent judgment skills
• Ability to establish new standards for quality, performance or productivity
• Must have excellent writing and communication skills, strong communicator with ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, contractors, managers, 3rdparties, and customers as needed
• Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner
• Able to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality

This will initially be a 6-12 month contract with a view to permanency. Start date is flexible depending on your availability and location. Individuals are invited to apply across Australia but you will have to be based in WA and willing to relocate here.

For more information, or a confidential discussion, please contact Jilly McIlchere on 08 93257788 / [email protected]