Systems Engineer

About the Role

The Systems Engineer is responsible for engineering, optimizing, and securing the firm’s core enterprise infrastructure. This role drives the installation, performance tuning, management, and monitoring of all Windows Server environments, Microsoft Active Directory, and associated cloud-hybrid subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains servers and possibly storage systems
• Analyzes and troubleshoots system issues
• Performs and coordinates server replacements and server builds
• Monitors, manages and maintains Active Directory
• Assists with, and may lead, setting assigned technology strategies of the firm
• Acts as a technical resource for the Project Management Office
• Completes and upgrades system documentation
• Some virtualization experience with Hyper-V and/or VMware
• Basic networking, switching, and routing experience (firewall skills a plus)
• Ability to work after standard business hours and travel (up to 25%)
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• High School diploma / GED, required
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, preferred
• Three (3) or more years of hands-on experience administering and managing large-scale server environments (50+ endpoints), required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Endpoint Manager (System Center), Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) and/or Active Directory, preferred
• One (1) or more years of experience with leading projects, preferred
• Prior experience with on-premise (SAN/NAS) and virtual storage (VMware ESXi), preferred

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in managing modern Microsoft Windows Server operating systems, Active Directory, and core network services (DNS, DHCP), required
• Strong administrative experience with VMware ESXi and vSphere virtualization platforms, preferred
• Practical experience with enterprise SAN/NAS storage arrays and network fabrics, preferred
• Foundational or administrative knowledge of Linux systems (RedHat), preferred
• Familiarity with hardware management tools, specifically Cisco Intersight, preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple complex projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on details
• Capable of successfully multi-tasking while working independently or within a group environment
• Ability to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Capable of working well under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional manner
• Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of employees and management
• Ability to interact and build consensus among people

Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) preferred
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate or equivalent legacy MCSA/MCSE credentials preferred

Pay

National Range: $115,000 - $125,000
Maryland Range: $115,000 - $125,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $115,000 - $125,000

Benefits

BDO provides a comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership
• Additional benefits subject to eligibility requirements

Learn more about our benefits

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world.