Systems Engineer
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Job description
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Design & Architecture: Plan and implement enterprise infrastructure (Windows Server/Linux, virtualization, storage, networking, identity, and cloud services) with a focus on scalability, resiliency, and cost effectiveness.
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Cloud & Identity: Administer Azure/AWS services (compute, storage, networking, IAM), Azure Active Directory/Entra ID, SSO/MFA, conditional access, and identity governance.
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Security & Compliance: Harden systems, patch at scale, manage certs/keys/secrets, and ensure adherence to internal standards (e.g., the company password standard). Ensure privileged user practices align with policy and audit requirements.
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Collaboration: Work closely with Security and external partners to remediate findings, tune detections, and prepare for assessments/pen tests. (We regularly coordinate with our vCISO and SOC partners.)
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Service Ownership: Own core services (AD/DNS/DHCP, virtualization, file/print, backup/DR, email/M365, endpoint management), including lifecycle, roadmaps, and change management.
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Networking (with NetOps): Contribute to L2/L3 troubleshooting, VLAN/subnet design, firewalls/NGFW policies, VPN, and zero trust segmentation.
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Business Continuity: Design and test high availability and disaster recovery strategies; conduct tabletop exercises; meet RTO/RPO targets.
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Documentation & Runbooks: Maintain architecture diagrams, SOPs, and recovery playbooks; mentor engineers through code reviews and technical guidance.
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or related field.
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2-5 years in systems engineering or infrastructure roles supporting production environments.
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Expert knowledge of Windows Server (AD, Group Policy, PKI) and solid proficiency with Linux (systemd, SELinux/AppArmor, package management).
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Hands on with virtualization (VMware vSphere/ESXi or Hyper V) and enterprise storage/backup solutions.
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Proven experience administering Azure/AWS and M365/Exchange Online, including identity, security baselines, and cost governance.
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Strong automation skills (PowerShell, Bash) and experience with IaC/config management tools (Terraform, Ansible, DSC).
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Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing/switching, DNS/DHCP, VPN, load balancers, firewalls).
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Track record of delivering secure architectures, patch management at scale, and meeting compliance requirements aligned to internal standards and privileged user controls.
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Excellent troubleshooting, incident response, and stakeholder communication skills; ability to lead complex investigations under time pressure.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Excellent troubleshooting, incident response, and stakeholder communication skills; ability to lead complex investigations under time pressure.
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Experience with Zero Trust patterns, conditional access, and device compliance
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Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR platforms and collaborating with a SOC/vCISO.
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Experience with BGP/SD WAN, micro segmentation, and PKI lifecycle management.
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Certifications such as Microsoft (AZ 104, AZ 305, SC 300), AWS (SysOps/SA), VMware (VCP), Linux (RHCSA/LPIC), Security (CISSP/GCWN/GCSA).