Systems Engineer Level I
$65,000–$85,000 year
HybridWheaton, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Design and deploy servers in on-premises and cloud environments using VMware, Proxmox, Hyper-V, and Microsoft Azure. Implement and maintain local area networks, including switching, routing, firewalls, and site-to-site VPNs. Deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Intune and Entra ID for device management and zero-trust security. Administer Microsoft 365 environments and identify AI and automation opportunities to streamline workflows. Document client networks in ITGlue and serve as the top tier of escalation for complex infrastructure issues. Develop test plans to verify security posture and establish best-practice standards aligned with HIPAA and CMMC. Provide technology leadership, mentor staff, and collaborate with professional services to recommend technical direction and scope projects. This full-time, salaried, exempt role includes health insurance and retirement benefits. AIE offers a hybrid work arrangement with one day of remote work per week.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2-4 years' experience in IT systems engineering
- preferably at least 1 year at an MSP
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager and modern device management (Autopilot, conditional access, Entra ID)
- Practical experience using AI tools and/or automation platforms (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT/Codex, Copilot, Power Automate, n8n) to improve efficiency, scripting, or client deliverables
- Possess one or more of the following certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900), VMware Certified Professional, or CompTIA Security+
- Working knowledge of PowerShell or other scripting languages for automation and reporting
- Working knowledge of compliance frameworks such as CIS Controls v8 (CIS 18), HIPAA, and CMMC
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues simply
- Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills, with the ability to take ownership of problems
- Strong attention to detail and planning capabilities
- Ability to uphold AIE's core values: Communication, Compassion, Competence, and Community
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