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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Element
- **Location:** Salem, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Windows Servers, Citrix Systems, Windows PowerShell, SQL Databases, VMware Virtualization, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, Patch Management, Cloud Integration, Nutanix, Vmware
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/317b3f7f-e082-4187-aa09-08abceaaefac

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
 * 7+ years of experience managing mid-large Windows Server environments.
 * Extensive experience with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, PowerShell scripting, SQL, and VMware virtualization.
 * Knowledge of Windows security hardening, patching, and upgrades.
 * Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.
 * Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
 * Seeking a self-motivated individual passionate about emerging technologies and continuous self-learning.
 * Covid vaccinated preferred.

## Description

The Systems Engineer is responsible for managing and supporting a mid-large-scale Windows infrastructure. This is a hybrid role., * Configures, administers and supports enterprise-scale Windows Server environments across on-premise, physical, virtual, VMware, Citrix, and Nutanix platforms, ensuring stability, performance, and security.

 * Monitors the health and performance of the systems using monitoring tools (LogicMonitor).
 * Responds to urgent and escalated support cases, including after-hours and weekend incidents-to maintain uninterrupted operations in mission-critical environments.
 * Participates in infrastructure planning, lifecycle management, and modernization initiatives to enhance system reliability and scalability.
 * Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support production systems, resolve complex issues.
 * Implements security best practices, including antivirus solutions, encryption, and secure authentication mechanisms.
 * Assists with or lead technical projects, such as server migrations, new software implementations, or cloud integration.
 * Optimizes system performance through regular maintenance, updates, and improvements.
 * Manages patch management.
 * Performs other duties as required.