Network Systems Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:
This position works as a part of a team to provide a variety of essential IT-related services to a worldwide corporate user community.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
As a senior member of the 3DIT team, this position takes a leadership roll in all major IT functions including help-desk support, life-cycle IT project management, and IT-related end-user training, as follows:

1)Network Design & Admin. — This position works as part of a team to provide a variety of essential IT-related services to a worldwide corporate user community. Job duties involve working both individually and collectively to find solutions for complex technical problems. The position is a key technical resource that receives escalated help-desk requests that can not be resolved by more junior members of the IT team. Researches solutions to complex problems. Develops procedures that document complex technical tasks. Creates best practices for recurring tasks. Provides quality oversight to other help-desk team members to ensure that standard operating procedures are observed. Provides assistance and/or guidance to more junior team members.
2)Life-cycle IT Project Management (i.e., system requirements definition, analysis, design, procurement/development, deployment, upgrade, and replacement)— Position takes a leadership roll in major company IT-related projects. Often works independently or as part (or leader) of a team. Utilizes available personnel and/or contractor (consulting) services to deploy IT solutions throughout the organization. Analyzes existing business processes (information, methods, systems, and procedures) in order to understand how information is used in the organization. Is concerned with finding better ways to deliver needed information to the organization. Investigates new or emerging technologies to determine feasibility and applicability. Guides the subsequent design, development, and implementation of new or improved information systems to enhance productivity and to reduce controllable costs.
3)IT-related End-user Training— Position is responsible for proactively reducing the end-user reliance on the help-desk function (for basic support) by increasing the overall level of training in the organization. Develops and coordinates training for various types of IT- related training events.

ABOUT 3D SYSTEMS:
Our solid imaging technologies are used to generate product concept models, precision and functional prototypes, master patterns for tooling, and end-use production parts for direct manufacturing. Our family of system solutions utilize patented, proprietary processes to fabricate physical objects using input from computer-aided design and manufacturing software, or 3-D scanning and sculpting devices.

Founded in 1986, with the invention of the first stereolithography rapid prototyping system, 3D Systems has grown into a global company delivering advanced solid imaging solutions to every major market around the world. Today, 3D Systems is the leading provider of solid imaging solutions that reduce the time and cost of designing products and facilitate direct and indirect manufacturing. By helping our customers improve their bottom line, our solid imaging solutions enable our customers to develop and maintain a sustained competitive advantage.
Combining hardware, software, materials, process, expert customer service and application support, we deliver a tightly integrated value-based solution to our customers.

3D Systems, Inc. offers a competitive compensation, excellent benefits and growth opportunities. EOE. Submit your resume and salary history online at www.3Dsystems.com.
REQUIREMENTS
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training:
AS/AA required, BS/BA preferred. MCSE required. Cisco Certification or Certified Network Engineer (CCNE) preferred.

Experience:
At least five years IT experience working in a technical role. Medium size data center experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must have hands on experience configuring and supporting Cisco routers and switches, Pix and Netscreen Firewalls / VPNs, Windows 2000/XP, Office XP-2003, Adobe Acrobat Writer, McAfee Anti-Virus, IIS 5, Windows Server NT-2003, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange 5.5-2003, SQL Server 2000, Network/Systems Security, Disaster Recovery Planning.

Extensive experience in network design and support, international experience a plus. Solid skills in voice telecommunication including VOIP.

Solid skills working in a team environment, self motivation, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to absorb information quickly is essential.