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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer (P3) - **Company:** Aptaero, Inc. - **Location:** Schaumburg, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Software as a Service, Databases, Database Servers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), HP Systems Insight Manager, Web Servers, Hypervisor, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Log Analysis, Windows Servers, PCI Data Security Standards, Windows PowerShell, Remote Desktop Services, Reverse Proxy, Runbook, Server Virtualization, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Web Applications, Scripting, Load Balancing, Computer Network Technologies, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science) - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5a62a89f1eeb7c71 ## About the Role * 5+ years of hands-on experience in systems administration, infrastructure operations, or a similar IT operations role * Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration in a production, multi-server environment * Practical experience with server virtualization platforms and hypervisor-based infrastructure * Experience operating enterprise backup solutions, including restore testing and recoverability verification * Familiarity with infrastructure and application monitoring tools, including alert triage, investigation, and escalation practices * Working knowledge of directory services, identity management, and endpoint management platforms * Fundamental networking knowledge: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and firewall concepts * Scripting ability for automation and reporting (PowerShell or similar) * Strong documentation habits, with comfort producing and maintaining runbooks, change records, and procedures Preferred Qualifications * Experience in a SaaS, managed services (MSP), or multi-client hosting environment * Exposure to hyperconverged infrastructure or hybrid cloud environments * Familiarity with enterprise security tooling such as endpoint detection and response, log analysis, or SIEM/SOC workflows * Experience with load balancing, reverse proxy, or application delivery technologies * Understanding of database server administration fundamentals * Awareness of compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS or ISO 27001 in an operational context * Relevant certifications: Microsoft (Azure/Windows Server), CompTIA (Security+, Network+, Server+), or network and security specific credentials * Experience contributing to CI/CD pipelines or infrastructure automation initiatives Personal Attributes * Hands-on and independent. You take ownership of problems and see them through without needing constant direction. * A methodical troubleshooter. You isolate variables, read the logs, and work from evidence rather than guesswork. * Genuinely curious. You want to understand why systems behave the way they do, not just restore service. * Organized and consistent. Documentation, change records, and follow-through are habits, not afterthoughts. * Calm under pressure. Production incidents focus you rather than rattle you. * Always simplifying. You notice repetition and look for ways to automate or eliminate it. * Security-minded by default. Least privilege and auditability are part of how you think, not a checklist. * A clear communicator. You keep the right people informed with the right level of detail. ## Description We are looking for a talented Systems Engineer (P3) who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited by the opportunity to be part of the future of air travel. This position is responsible for supporting and maintaining all facets of the infrastructure that delivers our client-facing and internal services. As a key member of our IT team, you will be the operational backbone of our infrastructure, keeping our server environments healthy and resilient. You will work in a complex, multi-client hosting environment alongside experienced IT staff, with exposure to the security and compliance disciplines specific to our industry. This is a hands-on role with genuine ownership from day one, ideal for someone who wants variety, responsibility, and a direct line of sight to the impact of their work., * Administer, monitor, and maintain a large Windows Server estate across on-premise virtualized infrastructure and public cloud environments * Manage day-to-day backup operations: monitoring job health, investigating failures, and verifying recoverability * Serve as a first line for infrastructure and application monitoring alerts: triage, investigate, resolve, and escalate with clear context * Support application delivery platforms including remote desktop services, web server farms, and database environments * Provide responsive internal user support: endpoint troubleshooting, account and access administration, and device lifecycle management * Execute structured patching and maintenance cycles across servers and endpoints, maintaining compliance reporting * Manage digital certificate lifecycles for client-facing web applications, tracking renewals and coordinating deployments * Maintain accurate asset inventories, technical documentation, runbooks, and change records * Develop and maintain scripts to automate recurring operational tasks and reporting * Contribute to infrastructure projects, environment changes, and continuous improvement initiatives alongside senior team members * Participate in a shared on-call rotation for production incidents ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Technical Documentation - How Can I Write Them Better and Why Should I Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/681-technical-documentation-how-can-i-write-them-better-and-why-should-i-care) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)