The Systems Engineer maintains on-premises and cloud applications, servers, storage, and network equipment. The position reports to the VP of IT. It will be expected to plan, install, configure, and manage all aspects of IT infrastructure to ensure reliable, secure, and cost-effective delivery of services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Candidates need creativity to imagine innovative, effective new solutions and designs.

Managing and maintaining Firewalls, VPN, and Windows domain controller/Active Directory

Managing all system Backups and Hardware

Monitor systems' availability and performance by using available tools.

Designs and documents WAN configurations according to business requirements and needs.

Prepares checklists and processes for the help desk team.

Develops and monitors appropriate security procedures to safeguard the system from physical harm and viruses, unauthorized users, and damage to data.

Ensuring vulnerability remediation is completed promptly.

Performs other duties and projects as required.

General Qualification Guidelines:

Experience, Education, and Certification

A bachelor’s degree is preferred, or in a degree program in Information Systems or equivalent certification (e.g. MCSA, VCP, Comp TIA, A+, Network+).

Experience and Skills.

At least 5 years’ experience in the following technologies–

Ability to function effectively on both a strategic and tactical level.

Ability to achieve results in a highly ambiguous and changing environment.

Robust analysis, problem resolution, judgment, and decision-making skills.

Strong ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Must have demonstrated analytical, written, and oral communication skills.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 products and technologies.

Azure cloud services experience preferred.

Knowledge of VMWare Stack

An understanding of Microsoft Server Operating Systems (2016, 2019, 2022), VMware or Microsoft Hypervisor, LAN and WAN topologies (Ethernet), and protocols (TCP/IP). Strong experience with server hardware and software, file and print services, shared network resources, and Internet access.