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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, Systems Engineer - **Company:** Slate Auto - **Location:** Warsaw, IN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $123,000.0 - $154,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Proxmox, Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, CentOS, Computer Networks, Domain Name System (DNS), Hyper-V, Identity and Access Management, Linux Distribution, Logical Volume Manager, Nagios, Network File Systems, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Prometheus, Systems Integration, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Zabbix, Scripting, Grafana, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Microsoft InTune, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Iptables, ZFS File System, Hardware Infrastructure, Comptia Linux+, Terraform, Docker, Vmware - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c1a677e8e96c5ffd ## About the Role Slate is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented, and hands-on Systems Manager to join our growing IT team. The Systems Manager will be responsible for leading the implementation, support, and optimization of enterprise systems and cloud platforms across Slate's environments, including manufacturing plants and corporate operations. This role will act as the primary technical escalation point for complex system issues while guiding and mentoring systems engineers to ensure consistent and reliable service delivery. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience across cloud and enterprise platforms, a solid understanding of identity and endpoint management, and the ability to lead technical execution in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. At Slate, we are committed to providing our employees and candidates with access to information about our compensation practices. The expected base salary range offered for this role is $123,000-$154,000. Compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location. (Warsaw, IN), * Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred. Experience: * 5-8 years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure roles. * Experience supporting enterprise environments preferred. * Prior experience leading projects or guiding engineers is a plus. Technical Skills: * Strong experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, and identity platforms (Entra ID). * Familiarity with endpoint management tools (Intune or similar). * Understanding of system integrations across enterprise platforms. * Ability to troubleshoot complex system issues across environments. * 8+ years of hands-on experience administering RHEL-family Linux distributions (RHEL, Rocky, CentOS) in a production environment. * Strong working knowledge of Docker - building images, managing containers, troubleshooting networking, and working with compose and registries. * Demonstrated experience writing and maintaining Ansible playbooks, roles, and inventories for infrastructure automation. * Experience deploying and administering Zabbix (or a comparable enterprise monitoring platform such as Nagios, LibreNMS, or Prometheus/Grafana), including custom template development and alert tuning. * Experience with AWS infrastructure - specifically EC2 instance management (provisioning, security groups, AMIs) and RDS administration (deployment, backups, parameter tuning). * Solid understanding of Linux networking (iptables/nftables, VLANs, bonding/teaming, DNS, NTP) and storage (LVM, ZFS, NFS). * Comfort working in the terminal - scripting in Bash is second nature. * Familiarity with hardware lifecycle management: racking servers, managing UPS/PDU infrastructure, cabling, and labeling. * Strong troubleshooting methodology and the ability to work independently through ambiguous problems. * Experience with Kubernetes (K8s) - cluster deployment, pod management, Helm charts, or managed K8s services. * Exposure to PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) environments and industrial/OT networking concepts. * Experience with Inductive Automation's Ignition platform (gateway administration, module management, or tag/scripting work). * Experience with virtualization platforms such as Proxmox, VMware, or Hyper-V, Kubernates. * Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools beyond Ansible (Terraform, Packer). * Relevant certifications (RHCSA/RHCE, AWS Solutions Architect/SysOps, CKA, Docker DCA, CompTIA Linux+). Certifications (Preferred): * Microsoft certifications (AZ-104, MS-102, or equivalent). Soft Skills: * Ability to design and implement a cloud and on-premises infrastructure. * Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Good communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. ## Description Systems Operations & Execution: * Lead day-to-day operations of enterprise systems and cloud platforms. * Support system deployments, upgrades, and integrations across environments. Technical Leadership: * Provide escalation support for complex system and platform issues. * Mentor and guide systems engineers to ensure consistency and quality. Standards & Optimization: * Ensure consistency in configurations, documentation, and system standards. * Support monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. Collaboration & Support: * Partner with Network and IT Services teams to ensure end-to-end service delivery. * Support after-hours escalation as needed for critical systems and operations., At Slate, we're fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. 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