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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Thompson Technologies has an immediate and exciting contract to hire employment opportunity for a Systems Engineer located in Atlanta, GA. This position can also be located in Miami, FL. Our client has a growing and innovative environment, and they are looking for a bright mind with a creative edge. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Description</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>As a Server Engineer you will be responsible for administration and support of all Distributed Computing Systems implementations. You will also direct elements of electronic data processing, systems strategies, technology architecture, project management, infrastructure, and vendor management, and provides the Infrastructure server team with technology application delivery, direction, advice and leadership. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Provides direct technical support for all requirements in the planning, coordination, scripting, and implementation of releases, upgrades, or changes to our Distributed Computing environment that consists of; UNIX, Microsoft, NetWare, Linux, OS400, MAC operating system software, as well as the range of products and productivity tools that support the testing and production environments. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Performs capacity planning, performance monitoring, tuning, and prediction. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Participates in 24 x 7 on-call rotation, every 10 weeks, and they’re issued a laptop and cell phone. (This rotation requirement would not begin until someone is converted to employee status. There would be no on call requirement during the contract portion.) <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Provides technical assistance/guidance to less experienced administrators. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Identifies and evaluates new products. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Maintains vendor relationships.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Requirements:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>At least 2-4 years of experience with Linux (Suse Linux / OEL / Red Hat.) <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Prefer experience with VM Ware, but it’s not required. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>In-depth knowledge of server technologies employed, hardware, O/S, and related tools and applications. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Expert technical diagnostic and research skills of servers, expert trouble-shooting. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>In-depth knowledge of networking components and services such as TCP/IP protocols, DHCP and DNS technologies, and LAN/WAN topologies and transports. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Ability to explain the technical implications of various alternative solutions to non-technical management. <o:p></o:p></li></ul><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Qualified applicants can send their resumes to </span><a href="mailto:jstlouis@thompsontechnologies.com"><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>jstlouis@thompsontechnologies.com</span></a><br><br><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Thompson Technologies has been named several times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country by Inc. 500. We have recently been selected as one of Atlanta's 50 fastest growing companies by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! Our growth is due mainly to a partnering approach with our Clients. We are focused on making Clients successful, and we do it with honesty and integrity.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Joe St. Louis</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Technical Recruiter</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:green'><img border=0 width=194 height=44 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01CBB960.5831D190" alt="cid:image001.jpg@01C9CD76.3DFD3850"></span></b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Atlanta's Best Places to Work & Inc 500 - Two Time Winner</span></b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>(770) 794-8380 x 2047 Main</span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>(770) 794-8381 Fax<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><a href="mailto:jstlouis@thompsontechnologies.com"><span style='color:blue'>jstlouis@thompsontechnologies.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.thompsontechnologies.com"><span style='color:blue'>www.thompsontechnologies.com</span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>