Senior Systems Engineer, IT Infrastructure
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Architect and implement IT infrastructure solutions, including servers, storage, and security tools, while monitoring performance metrics and proactively troubleshooting server and storage issues. Manage infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and capacity forecasting to optimize resource utilization, and execute disaster recovery testing and backup procedures to ensure business continuity. Lead on-call rotation support, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with cross-functional IT groups to resolve platform-specific incidents and maintain compliance with security policies and regulatory standards. Develop PowerShell automation workflows for system lifecycle management and drive efficiency improvements across the Microsoft ecosystem.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of IT experience
- at least 4 years of hands-on experience administering and engineering Microsoft core on-prem platforms and hybrid cloud environments
- Deep understanding of server operating systems (Windows, Linux), server hardware, and server virtualization (VMWare, HyperV)
- Deep understanding of Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and authentication protocols, in on-prem, cloud (Entra ID), and federated configurations, with SSO and MFA, and with PowerShell-based automation
- Expertise with end user device management, including provisioning, control, and security
- Expertise with system configuration management, and with the Microsoft System Center suite
- Expertise with software distribution architectures, tools and methods
- Expertise with enterprise application delivery and access controls (VDI, Citrix)
- Expertise in network protocols and services (TCP/IP, DHCP, NTP)
- Experience implementing and managing storage platforms (SAN, NAS, DAS) and expertise with connectivity services for storage (Fiber Channel, iSCSI, NFS, SMB, CIFS)
- Expertise designing, implementing and supporting data services, including File Servers, File Systems and Shares, with security practices conforming to the Principle of Least Access to Data Privacy regulations and other best practices, with auditability
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure) and related interconnectivity, federation, and tenant-management practices
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation for Microsoft administration
- Experience with Microsoft-based tools and policies for implementing security standards and Microsoft Defender
- Familiarity with SOX-related IT controls
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage projects effectively
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
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