Position: Senior System Engineer
Company: 8allocate
Experience required: 5y
Category: Security
English level: upper
Published: 2023-02-01T00:00:00+02:00

**8allocate** is a global provider of end-to-end custom software development solutions to companies all over the globe, from North America to the EU to Israel to Australia.

Currently, we are looking for a **System Engineer**.

**Project:** Our client is a leading joint US and Australia cyber security organization whose mission is to defend clients and partners from the most advanced threats. They are looking for a Systems Engineer to help build out, maintain, and troubleshoot our rapidly expanding infrastructure and our client networks.
Reporting directly to the CTO, the role of Systems Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of networked computer and security systems and services. This includes planning, developing, deploying, testing, and optimizing systems and services, taking responsibility for configuration management and overall operational readiness of network systems, especially environments with multiple operating systems and configurations, and providing troubleshooting and fault-finding services for problems.
The role is responsible for the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of both on-premises and support cloud-based systems. This will be achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing the software and associated operating systems; along with working directly with vendors to ensure a high level of service is adhered to and proactively planning, designing, and implementing next-generation solutions both on-premises and cloud-based. The Systems Engineer will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of systems investments.

**Requirements:**
— Minimum 5 years of proven experience in computer networking, system engineering, or cybersecurity.
— Demonstrated high-level conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to develop creative and innovative solutions to difficult and complex problems.
— Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
— High level of self-motivation, initiative, planning, and problem-solving skills.
— Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
— Self-starter — able to come up to speed on complex, difficult concepts with minimal assistance.
— Ability to quickly context-switch between multiple complex work streams.
Instinctive ability to subdivide problems into basic components in order to efficiently pinpoint the root cause of issues.
— Customer-obsessed attitude — a customer advocate, always going the extra mile.
— Team player with solid communication and presentation skills.
— Proactivity — identify opportunities and take preemptive action against potential problems.
— Continuous growth — permanently look for areas of improvement, make plans on how to improve them, and execute those plans.
— Exposure to several of the following technologies is essential:
— Working knowledge of Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems
— Working knowledge of Virtual Environments (VMware, Hyper-V, XenServer, KVM, etc).
— Network Routing and Switching Technologies.

**Responsibilities:**
— Developing and production of security appliances to provide cybersecurity capabilities to organizations.
— Ability to work with other members in gathering requirements, responsible for designing and building a solution that is accepted into operations.
— Take initiative to problem solve with a positive attitude towards feedback from the team for improvements.
— Inform and influence updates to security policies, standards, and procedures.
— Adaptable and flexible with the ability to multi-tasking.
— Willingness to share knowledge and good working ethic.
— Familiar with project development life cycle with deployment experience.
— Work as part of our extended support team in a startup atmosphere, doing whatever it takes to exceed customer expectations.
— Use your business and technical analysis skills and knowledge of the Development lifecycle to solve complex issues and promote best practices.
— Solve internal integration issues with new systems.

**Why choose us?**
— “Family and Friends”. We are no longer a start-up, but still, have a family atmosphere in our supportive and spirited team, who are all working together on the same goal.
— “Just break down all barriers and find a better way”. Every day you’ll meet with interesting and challenging (international) projects that are covering industries from commercial aviation to fintech (different technologies, different products).
— “Hungry for learning”. You will get a lot of chances for career advancement and the development of new skills, opportunities for mentorship, or learning from more experienced colleagues.

**Benefits from 8allocate:**
— You’ll work with a supportive and spirited team of professionals.
— Corporate events, holidays, and team buildings for your joy.
— Training and development: we have a huge library (about 500 books!) and a budget for your professional development.
— English classes.
— Coverage of sports activities.
— People-oriented management without bureaucracy.
— Paid vacation and sick leaves.