IT Systems Engineer II

Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction, and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, and healthcare. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BD+C, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee‑owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity, and Community, Hensel Phelps brings our clients' visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

The IT Systems Engineer II role is to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in‑house and cloud information systems that support core organizational functions. This is achieved by designing, building, managing, and supporting the infrastructure services that underpin all internal user services and services to the public. The Systems Engineer will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments.

• College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 5+ years equivalent work experience.
• Certifications in Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate and VMware VCP-DCV (Professional) are required. ITIL certification is preferred.
• Good Knowledge of infrastructure automation, monitoring, logging, reporting, and ability to adopt industry best practices and build high‑performance infrastructures that are self‑healing, scalable & resilient.
• Knowledge in Azure cloud infrastructure with hands‑on experience using Azure resources and Services. Also good knowledge of Platform Sizing, Infrastructure Cost Reduction.
• Good working experience and knowledge in configuring Dell Server/Storage Hardware.
• Good working experience and knowledge in setting up and deploying Forward/Reverse Proxies.
• Good working experience and knowledge in VMware vSphere (6.x - 7.x) Hypervisor, including VMware NSX, Storage vSAN, and iSCSI targets.
• Microsoft RDS (Farms, RDSH, RDG, RDWA, NPS (CAP & RAP), RDCB, and UPD).
• Microsoft SQL Database Administration (SQL queries, SQL PROCs, Database health maintenance, performance, backup, restore), SQL Server 2012, 2014, and 2019.
• Scripting in Python or a similar general‑purpose scripting environment (VBS, Power Shell, and Batch/CMD scripting).
• Windows Server 2012, 2016, and 2019 Datacenter OS level.
• Manage Exchange Servers 2016 and 2019 in DAG (Database Availability Group) environment (Client Access, Hub Transport, and Mailbox rules).
• Networking Knowledge (Preferred CCNA Level).
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and root cause analysis.
• Help plan, maintain, and improve Infrastructure BCDR (Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery).
• Strong system administration (Linux/Unix and Windows) at the command‑line level.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.
• Ability to present ideas in user‑friendly language.
• Highly self‑motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment.
• Experience working in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment.
• Support and assist the IT Infrastructure Manager in the development of IT strategies in collaboration with the other IT team members, with a specific focus on infrastructure service delivery and life cycle management.
• Implement and maintain policies and procedures set by the IT leadership.
• Deploy, manage, and maintain the enterprise’s infrastructure, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery Plan set by the IT Infrastructure manager and IT leadership.
• Prepare and ensure accuracy of documentation, procedures, manuals, and help sheets for all IT infrastructure systems.
• Support the development and implementation of the in‑house and cloud Infrastructure systems projects and new…