Overview

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

The Senior Systems Engineer will provide expert level solutions and architecture for NV5 Geospatial’s growing IT infrastructure. This position will be key in architecting, implementing, and maintaining Geospatial IT infrastructure and providing guidance and mentorship to tier 1/2 IT staff members. Additionally, this position will have a focus on fully vetting and documenting the entire operational lifecycle of IT solutions and services.

Responsibilities

The duties of a Senior Systems Engineer (SrSE) include:

• Support of a growing infrastructure spanning multiple sites
• This position will work with management and team members to develop strategies and initiatives for the IT team in support of business goals and objectives.
• The SrSE also ensures solutions are expertly selected, designed, and supported during the entire infrastructure lifecycle.
• The role requires deep knowledge of a technology range (including but not limited to Active Directory, enterprise class networking devices and various linux systems) where the SrSE will collaborate with other peers and colleagues to deliver and maintain infrastructure services to all sites within the business.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Expert in designing and supporting Linux operating systems
• Knowledge of Windows based enterprise systems such as Active Directory, Windows Server, Hyper-V, etc.
• Excellent system and infrastructure design skills including but not limited to Active Directory, enterprise class networking and enterprise class storage.
• Strong Experience in scripting/automation using bash or Phython. Experience in other languages such as Powershell or Perl preferred.
• Expert knowledge of enterprise class networking (TCP/IP, Layer 2 & 3) design, troubleshooting and support.
• Expert level knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix, etc)
• Excellent understanding of networking concepts as they apply in an enterprise-class Data Center.
• Strong understanding of enterprise class storage solutions.
• Strong understanding of DNS.
• Experience with supporting web server technologies (IIS, Apache).
• Cloud integration experience preferred – AWS and/or Azure.
• In depth knowledge of IT Service Management Framework and/or ITIL concepts and practices.
• Analytical skills necessary to ensure assignments are scoped and implemented in a clear, controlled, and anticipated fashion.
• Ability to quickly learn about methodologies and technologies for systems and applications, and to apply new knowledge in large scale environments.
• Demonstrated clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical and non-technical coaching experience preferred.
• BA/BS with 8-10 years of IT experience (3 to 5 years working as a Senior Systems Engineer) in an Enterprise IT environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enterprise Class Certifications (RHCA, MCSE, CCIE, etc.).
• Experience with GIS software.

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $120,000- $125,000 per year; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site. This role will remain open and accepting applications on our website until filled, or for at least 5 months since posting date.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.