Sr Systems Architect, Full Time, Easton PA

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Sr. Systems Architect role is to analyze, design, test, implement, maintain, and document assigned IT Services and related components, to achieve high availability, security, and performance of the various business applications supported. This includes designing, installing, configuring, administering, and fine-tuning the technology supporting these services. Assigned IT Services may include VMWare, Windows and Linux servers, EMC Storage environments, and cloud environments such as AWS and Azure.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, coordinate, and participate in key process improvements for assigned IT services.
• Develop and execute on a three year roadmap for each assigned IT service.
• Drive high-availability to meet inter-company SLA's. Provide statistics and reports.
• Assist with vulnerabilities management and driving down vulnerabilities to minimize risk scores.
• Coordinate with network engineering, business application, and database administration functions to ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of IT services to meet corporate objectives.
• Ensure that all aspect of IT services comply with established policies, standards, licensing agreements, and configuration guidelines.
• Recommend and execute modifications in order to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Establish and implement policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure system security following NIST guidelines.
• Participate in the development of SOP and governance documents for both internal and external audiences.
• Participate in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity activities to support business.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in related field with 8 years of systems architecture experience
• Required work experience with Systems, Storage, VMware, Linux, O365, and Windows Server.
• Preferred experience with SAP both on-prem in in-cloud
• Familiarity working in an ITIL environment.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with DNS, TCP/IP, Group Policy and Active Directory.
• Strong documentation skills, utilizing Visio, Excel, Word etc.
• Ability to follow established work flows around change management and documentation.
• Familiarity with various network protocols, firewall management, and database administration.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Highly self motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Participate in on-call rotation for afterhours support.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WHY CRAYOLA?

• Kid Inspired Culture
• Free Admission to Crayola Experience for Employees
• Community Volunteerism Opportunities
• Annual Bonus Potential for all Full-Time Employees
• Company Matched 401k & Employee Value Sharing Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits for Eligible Employees
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Generous Product Discounts Onsite & Online
• Company Sponsored Employee Events
• Discounts on a wide variety of products and services - automotive, electronics, fitness, travel and entertainment

Diversity & Inclusion at Crayola
We will cultivate diversity and create a culture of inclusion for our collective brands - one that grows through sustained action, demonstrates care for every life experience, inspires new products and content, and builds a sense of belonging in which every employee is able to be their very best. Learn more about Crayola's Diversity and Inclusion strategy: https://www.crayola.com/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion.aspx

Green is our favorite color!
Crayola cares about the environment and responsibly makes the products you love. Learn more about Crayola's creative solutions for greener tomorrows: https://www.crayola.com/about-us/sustainability.aspx

We offer competitive salary, outstanding benefits and the potential for advancement through the use of creative abilities. No phone calls please.

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