Sr Systems Engineer- Networking

Position Summary

The Senior Systems Engineer - Networking is responsible for the design, installation, management, and maintenance of Summit's core Network as well as core IT systems. Senior System Engineers have primary, secondary and tertiary core competencies among the various system platforms. These system platforms include on-premises and cloud hyperconverged data centers and virtualization with supporting networking infrastructure, expansive cloud data center footprint, storage, servers, and operational technology required to run, monitor, and manage these services. The Senior Systems Engineer - Networking will serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader on critical infrastructure and software required to operate a secure, highly available, resilient, and elastic ecosystem. Additionally, the Senior Systems Engineer - Networking serves as a mentor to other Systems Engineers and System Administrators, leads projects and initiatives, and partners with the Sr Manager, IT Engineering to assess technology needs.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Core Systems and Network Management:

  • Architect, implement, and manage core systems both in physical and cloud locations to include: interconnectivity, installing and maintaining firewalls/routers/switches/access points/servers (On-premises physical/On-premises virtual/cloud), configuring data access and single sign-on solutions, server and desktop virtualization design and provisioning, mail flow and unified messaging configuration, assessing and reporting operational status, and performing backups and restorations.

• System Implementation:

  • Develop new system and application implementation plans, documentation, custom scripts, and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability. Train technical team members on new software and hardware developed and/or acquired.

• Operational Maintenance:

  • Ensure networks, workstations, operating systems, and software applications are operational. Proactively deciphering alerts and ensuring server hardware and software are patched and updated.

• Cybersecurity and Privacy:

  • Develop procedures, implement tools, and follow practices to maintain a high cybersecurity and privacy protection posture for the company. Participate in all cybersecurity audits and lead remediation activities.

• Disaster Recovery:

  • Document requirements, build, and test effective IT business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Participate in all table-top exercises and real-world scenarios

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in IT systems engineering, network management, and cybersecurity
• Experience with cloud-based technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, security best practices, and disaster recovery strategies
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders