Senior IT Systems Engineer

About the role

The Senior IT Systems Engineer plays a key technical leadership role in designing, securing, and operating modern cloud and infrastructure platforms. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in Microsoft-centric environments, enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, and wants to help shape the future of IT in a multi-site, operational business.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including Conditional Access, MFA, identity governance, and least-privilege access.
• Lead Microsoft Intune and endpoint management initiatives, including Autopilot, compliance policies, configuration profiles, and security baselines.
• Ensure secure user and device lifecycle management across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Architect, maintain, and support VMware environments (hosts, clusters, storage, and backups).
• Support on-prem and hybrid infrastructure, including Windows Server, storage platforms, and core services.
• Maintain system performance and availability; proactively identify and mitigate risk.
• Perform advanced system administration: server hardening, patching, vulnerability remediation, and incident response support.
• Partner with cybersecurity leadership on audits, security reviews, and remediation efforts.
• Ensure systems meet organizational security standards and industry best practices.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex infrastructure and cloud issues.
• Work within Jira Service Management to track incidents, requests, and changes.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and support staff; provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve reliability, security, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft Intune/Endpoint Manager, VMware virtualization platforms, and Windows Server and enterprise infrastructure services.
• Excellent Change Management and organization skills.
• Experience supporting multi-site or hybrid environments.
• A collaborative mindset with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field plus 7+ years of experience or equivalent experience with Systems Engineering at mid-to-large companies.

Skills

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Experience with Microsoft Intune/Endpoint Manager
• Experience with VMware virtualization platforms
• Experience with Windows Server and enterprise infrastructure services

Benefits

• Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year plus 8 paid holidays.
• Robust benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, dental, and vision programs.
• Competitive pay and a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and problem-solving.

Pay

The starting salary for this position is $85,000 - $96,000 per year depending on experience.

Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Location

We are located in New Hope or Plymouth, MN.