IT Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Architect and engineer Windows Server environments and core enterprise infrastructure, defining build standards, hardening baselines, and high-availability designs
• Design and own Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity architecture including Entra ID, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and identity integrations. Set the standards for user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access controls
• Architect virtualization (VMware), enterprise storage (SAN), and backup/recovery solutions; lead capacity planning, performance tuning, and BC/DR design and testing
• Build and administer cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS), including virtual machines, storage, networking, and RBAC. Engineer secure hybrid connectivity between cloud and on-premises environments
• Engineer automation frameworks and tooling using PowerShell and APIs to standardize provisioning, configuration, patch management, and monitoring to improve operational efficiency and consistency across the environment
• Partner with the Security, Development, and Analytics teams to build and execute strategic roadmaps. Develop the technical vision for systems and security
• Serve as the senior technical escalation point for complex infrastructure incidents. Lead root-cause analysis and drive problem management, change management, and operational improvements
• Create and own technical documentation, standards, policies, and guidelines
• Manage strategic vendor relationships and lead evaluation and purchase of hardware and software
• Mentor Systems Analysts and junior colleagues
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Server technologies
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Entra ID
• Proficiency in virtualized technologies (VMware) and supporting infrastructure (SAN storage, enterprise backup)
• Solid understanding of core networking concepts, including routing, switching, and firewalls
• Proficiency in automation and scripting using PowerShell and APIs
• Ability to estimate the financial impact of individual solution architecture alternatives and to provide accurate estimates for tasks and project activity
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor analysts and junior colleagues
• 7+ years of experience with the functional and technical aspects of IT infrastructure services and related solutions, capabilities, and technologies, including virtualization (VMware), SAN storage, and enterprise backup
• 3+ years of identity and access management (IAM) experience, including Entra ID, SSO, and MFA
• 3+ years of experience supporting or engineering cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS) – preferred
• 3+ years of network management, firewall, and switching experience – preferred
• Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate preferred
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator preferred
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate preferred

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience: 7+ years of experience with the functional and technical aspects of IT infrastructure services and related solutions, capabilities, and technologies, including virtualization (VMware), SAN storage, and enterprise backup
• Skills: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Server technologies, advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, proficiency in virtualized technologies (VMware) and supporting infrastructure (SAN storage, enterprise backup), solid understanding of core networking concepts, including routing, switching, and firewalls, proficiency in automation and scripting using PowerShell and APIs, ability to estimate the financial impact of individual solution architecture alternatives and to provide accurate estimates for tasks and project activity, excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills, strong communication skills and the ability to mentor analysts and junior colleagues

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more

Pay

• Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 annually

Schedule

• Full-time