Site Reliability Engineer 2

Site Reliability Engineer II

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Site Reliability Systems Administrator II is responsible for improving system reliability and resilience.  This role focuses on building automation to reduce manual effort and prevent service-impacting incidents.  The SRE combines software and systems engineering to build and support large-scale, distributed, fault-tolerant systems.  This role ensures that critical platforms are available, reliable, and able to support a fast rate of improvement.  This role relies on monitoring platforms and is continually taking a holistic view of system health and performance.  The SRE will enhance and support cloud-based transformations and is focused on pushing capabilities forward, staying ahead of customer needs, and innovating for continuous improvement.  The SRE provides operational support and engineering for multiple large-scale distributed software applications.

JOB DUTIES

• Defines, designs, and administers network systems used for data communications and recommends improvements to problems of moderate scope.
• Responsible for making sure that the company network works.
• Manages the load configuration of a central data communication processor under limited guidance and makes some recommendations for the purchase or upgrade of data networks.
• Exercises some discretion in proposing and implementing network system enhancements (software and hardware updates).
• Serves as a point of contact for performance analysis, scalability, and service architecture/database administration issues.
• Coordinates equipment orders including terminals and cable installation, as well as upgrading, monitoring, testing, and servicing the database/systems.
• Helps to negotiate and place orders with common carriers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a bachelor's degree and three (3) to five (5) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Intermediate knowledge of appropriate networks, products, and protocols
• Knowledge of Unix, Windows NT/2000/98, Internet Security, Oracle ERP, Distributed computing systems
• Knowledge of job associated database/software/documentation/programming languages/monitoring and version control tools.
• Troubleshooting skills
• Problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and adherence to Change Management processes.
• Ability to interface well with customers, end users, partners, and associates.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No

COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

DISCLAIMER: This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.

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