Senior Systems Engineer

Introduction

Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact!

 

We’re problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams. And, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction. 

 

Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT.  Find out what our people deliver.® means when you come move the world with us!  

 

Hear directly from our teammates at AIT Worldwide Logistics and make us the next stop on your career journey.

Overview

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, and security of the company's IT infrastructure. This role involves managing and maintaining enterprise-wide systems, overseeing installations, upgrades, and patches, and proactively addressing potential issues. The Senior Systems Engineer will also mentor junior team members and contribute to the development and implementation of IT solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Azure, O365 and AWS environments
• Install/maintain/upgrade/patch Windows Server 2016/2022
• Proactively resolves potential issues on Windows Server
• Deploy and manage Windows servers running in Azure\AWS.
• Ability to analyze, diagnose, and resolve AD, email, O365 and server issues quickly.
• Strong experience managing Microsoft enterprise products, including O365, Active Directory, Exchange, and
• other E5 offerings, both on prem and in the Azure Cloud.
• Create change control processes and documentation for Windows, Azure and AWS solutions.
• Be the technical authority and mentor junior team members in Azure, Server, Email and cloud administration
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Education• Bachelor's Degree Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Required)Experience• 5+ years years’ experience in a Systems Administration role (Required)• 3+ years Experience in a Systems Administration role with in-depth, hands-on experience in the following areas: Azure, Exchange and all O365 apps, and AWS (Required)• 3+ years Applicable experience includes, but is not limited to, computer and networking infrastructure, operating systems, application software development, project management, regulatory compliance (Required)Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities• High level of self-motivation with the ability to work well independently and in a collaborative environment High• The ability to maintain confidentiality regarding information processed, stored, or accessed by the systems High• The ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and to reason analytically is High• Effective verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in writing technical specifications High• Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills High• Strong team player High• Ability to work independently and within teams HighLicenses and Certifications• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) - (Preferred)• - Azure (Preferred)• - AWS (Preferred)• CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Technician - (Required)

What AIT Can Offer You

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life scienc