System Engineer

The mission of the Systems Engineer is to support the design, implementation, and operation of secure, stable, and compliant infrastructure under the guidance of senior engineers, while developing the technical judgment and systems thinking required for long-term ownership.

Systems Engineers contribute to infrastructure projects and ongoing system improvements by executing well-defined engineering tasks, validating configurations, and producing accurate documentation (network diagrams, creating baseline configuration via templates to show current state configurations, creating/updating Standard Operating Procedures).

Operating across multiple client environments, Systems Engineers build confidence by following standards, asking good questions, and learning from complexity, gradually moving from task execution toward broader system responsibility while upholding CompliancyIT’s commitment to security, documentation, and excellence in communication.

Do you have experience in Systems engineering?, * 2-4 years of experience in IT systems administration, infrastructure support, or a technical escalation role (Service Desk Level 3, Jr. Engineer, or equivalent) for low end of salary scale

• 5+ years experience in IT systems configuration and systems engineering for higher end of salary scale
• U.S. Based, U.S. Citizen
• Hands-on experience supporting and configuring servers, cloud platforms, or networked environments independently
• Prior exposure to working in multi-client or MSP environments
• Experience deploying infrastructure projects and/or migrations

Foundational Technical Competencies:

Servers & Server Operating Systems

• Working knowledge of:

• Windows Server fundamentals (Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy)
• Server patching, backups, and basic hardening practices
• Ability to execute defined configuration changes accurately and safely

Microsoft 365 / Azure / Entra

• Practical experience configuring and hardening:

• Microsoft 365 tenants
• Entra ID (Azure AD) users, security groups, MFA, conditional access policies, and access controls

• Familiarity with:

• Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive
• Intune for computers and mobile devices (MDM/MAM)
• Ability to follow identity and security standards without deviation

Networking Fundamentals

• Solid understanding of:

• TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and basic routing concepts
• Firewall rules, VPNs, and secure remote access (conceptual and operational)
• Ability to troubleshoot common connectivity and name-resolution issues

Execution, Discipline & Reliability

• Ability to:

• Follow documented standards, procedures, and change processes
• Execute tasks with accuracy and attention to detail
• Validate work and confirm outcomes before handoff
• Strong time management and task prioritization skills in a structured environment

Documentation & Communication

• Clear written documentation skills:

• Accurate technical change notes
• Updating baseline configurations post-change
• Creating and updating network diagrams

• Ability to communicate:

• Status, blockers, and questions clearly to senior engineers and project manager
• Technical information concisely and professionally

Learning Mindset & Coachability

• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn
• Comfortable asking questions and accepting feedback
• Ability to apply lessons learned and improve execution over time
• Desire to grow into broader system ownership and engineering responsibility

Security & Compliance Awareness

• Demonstrated security-conscious mindset:

• Understands why security controls and safeguards exist, not just how to configure them
• Follows least privilege and change management discipline
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST CSF and NIST 800-171/CMMC.
• Willingness to learn how infrastructure supports compliance and audit readiness

Operational Expectations

• Comfortable working across multiple client environments
• Willingness to support incident response activities under guidance

• Strong alignment with CompliancyIT’s:

• Non-Negotiables (Security is Paramount, Detailed Documentation, Excellence in Communication)
• The Principles (core values) which stress a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

Prior experience in:

• MSP serving clients with regulated environments
• Remote Monitoring & Management Toolsets (RMM)
• Ticketing tools
• Entry-level or associate certifications (or equivalent experience):
• Exposure to scripting, automation, or infrastructure-as-code concepts
• CMMC / NIST 800-171 (conceptual understanding acceptable)

A Systems Engineer is someone we trust to execute correctly, ask smart questions, and grow steadily into ownership - without skipping steps.

If you’re ready to join a dedicated and passionate team, contact us today. Please provide a cover letter and salary requirements. We look forward to meeting you!

Please provide your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you think you’d be a good fit for the position and salary requirements We get a lot of resumes and will screen out applicants who do not provide a cover letter and salary requirement. This also shows us if you have attention to detail and can follow directions., * What kind of experience/knowledge do you have with CMMC/NIST 800-171?

• Are you a United States citizen?
• What experience do you have in an MSP/multi-client environment?

Pulled from the full job description

• Professional development assistance
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule, * 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

CompliancyIT is a fast-growing IT Services, Security, and Compliance Company with primary operations out of Greensburg, PA. At CIT, we empower businesses with secure, compliant, and high-performing IT environments. Through strategic infrastructure services and compliance-focused support, we help our clients meet evolving regulatory requirements (CMMC, ISO 27001, NIST 800-171) while achieving their business objectives. We work with high performers who are committed to excellence, agility, and continuous improvement.

Our Massive Transformative Purpose is to create an environment where awesome people join to do meaningful work to grow personally and professionally and to believe in themselves. Our meaningful work is assessing, securing, maintaining, and configuring IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, security toolsets, servers, and computers. We use our guiding Principles to make decisions and determine what action to take. We are a tight knit team with high visibility and accountability. We specialize in providing CMMC Compliance services for businesses in the Defense Industrial Base.

Our 3 Non-Negotiables are: Security is Paramount, Detailed Documentation, Excellence in Communication.