Job Description

Talascend is currently seeking a Senior IT / OT Systems Engineer for a W-2 contract opportunity with our client in Richardson, Texas.
Overview
Responsible for architecting, deploying, and supporting information and operational technology solutions for a mission critical manufacturing site. Will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy innovative infrastructure and software solutions to digitize and optimize semiconductor related manufacturing and business operations.
Responsibilities

• Operational support of on-premises server stacks and technology.
• Work with Hyper-Converged Infrastructure technology platforms such as Dell VXRail and newer.
• Troubleshoot performance issues related to virtualized and physical server workloads.
• Facilitate implementation of new technology stacks and migration of workloads from physical servers to virtualized instances wherever possible.
• Work with semiconductor process and equipment vendors to continually evolve infrastructure for the best performance and fault tolerance.
• Participate in calls / meetings with site and corporate team members to address and troubleshoot application and or infrastructure related issues.
• Participate in daily tier meetings with factory systems and manufacturing operations teams.
• Work with Corporate IT and Global Security to maintain all infrastructure to corporate and semiconductor cyber security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of experience in operational support of enterprise server ecosystems
• 5+ years of experience with Windows Server OS and RHEL LINUX 5-9.X
• 3+ years of experience with ServiceNow or another similar formal Service Management platform and/or methodology
• 3+ years of experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware, vSAN, vSphere, and VCF/NSX
• 1+ years of experience with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration
• Experience with one or more of the following: Server automation activities or Infrastructure as code - Tanium, CHEF, JSON, Powershell, Ruby, or other scripting languages.
• Experience with network fundamentals such as - Firewall configuration, VPN setup, VLANs, subnetting, IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, NAT, routing, and switching.
• Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and technology resilience strategies / processes.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in documenting infrastructure, automation scripts, and system configurations to ensure clarity, maintainability, and operational continuity.
• The ability to be a change agent and promote positive change in the organization.
• Excellent oral, written and collaborative communication skills.
• Skilled in partnering with internal customers at all levels to define problems, identify solutions, and facilitate change.
• A self-starting, self-driven individual, working to remain motivated and efficient with minimum oversight.

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced Degree preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• Experience with Windows patching tools such as Tanium and Windows security standards & OS Hardening concepts.
• Experience in all aspects of the software development lifecycle including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing and production support.
• Experience with support of Network infrastructure such as Cisco Nexus & Catalyst switches.
• Experience with support of contemporary data recovery products such as Rubrik.
• Experience with support of IT/OT systems and applications, including network implementation & segmentation, equipment integration and automation, and manufacturing execution systems.
• Understanding of supervisory control and data acquisition, manufacturing focused Windows-based PCs and servers, and industrial network architectures and how to effectively support these technologies.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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