Systems Engineer

Job Summary

The Systems Engineer owns server and platform operations across on-prem and Microsoft Azure and will improve reliability through standard builds, automation, disciplined patching, and dependable backups.

Job Description

• Raise patch and vulnerability remediation performance through consistent scheduling, validation, and reporting
• Reduce manual work through scripting and repeatable build processes
• Support identity and core platform services, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy operations in coordination with security standards
• Support virtualization and storage operations, such as VMware or equivalent, capacity checks, performance triage, and host health
• Support Azure operational needs tied to server workloads, including VM operations, images, RBAC assignments, tagging support, and monitoring
• Build and maintain monitoring and alerting for server and platform health
• Tune noisy alerts and define clear escalation paths
• Write and maintain automation scripts for routine operations using PowerShell and one additional scripting language where practical
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours incidents per established procedures
• Participate in incident response and after-action reviews. Drive root cause analysis and remediation plans with measurable follow-through
• Maintain runbooks, build standards, and documentation. Keep documentation current after approved changes
• Work within change control practices and coordinate planned maintenance with stakeholders

Required

• 4 or more years of hands-on experience supporting Windows Server in an enterprise environment
• Strong experience with patch management and server operations, including troubleshooting performance and availability issues
• Strong experience with backup and restore processes, including recovery testing
• PowerShell skills used for automation and operational support
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy operations
• Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, or equivalent
• Experience supporting server workloads in Azure, including VM operations and basic Azure administration
• Experience providing Microsoft 365 administrative support, including Exchange and SharePoint
• Experience supporting an enterprise voice and VoIP environment in a coordination role including incident triage and partner engagement
• Documentation and experience working within incident management and change control processes

Paid

• $85,000 - $95,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement account access
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law

Benefits

• Flexible Worksite
• Onsite Position
• Salaried Position