Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, supporting, managing, and maintaining all aspects of the organization’s systems infrastructure. This role requires a strong background in Azure, Windows and Linux servers, SQL databases, enterprise storage solutions, virtualization technologies, and a solid understanding of LAN/WAN networking.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned: 

• Design, implement, and manage complex enterprise network solutions, ensuring high availability, redundancy, and optimal performance across LAN and WAN environments.  

• Administer and optimize the Azure cloud environment, including virtual machines, networking, and security configurations.  

• Administer and maintain Windows and Linux servers to ensure security, performance, and reliability.  

• Perform Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) administration, including identity, access, and policy management.  

• Manage and support Microsoft Exchange environments, including mailbox administration, mail flow, and security configurations.  

• Maintain and optimize SQL database environments, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security.  

• Administer enterprise storage solutions, ensuring high performance and data availability.  

• Deploy, configure, and manage virtualization platforms, including host infrastructure and centralized management tools.  

• Monitor systems to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and user accessibility.  

• Develop and execute technical implementation plans, including timelines, milestones, and dependencies.  

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices, recommending improvements where appropriate.  

Qualifications 

To be successful in this role, the candidate must be able to perform all essential duties effectively. The qualifications below represent the required knowledge, skills, and abilities: 

• 5+ years of experience administering and managing modern Windows Server environments.  

• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), or equivalent are preferred.  

• AZ-900 (Microsoft Azure Fundamentals) certification recommended but not required.  

• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, Linux server administration, SQL database management, enterprise storage solutions, and virtualization platforms.  

• Experience with scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell.  

• Strong understanding of LAN/WAN networking concepts, including network protocols, IP routing, VPNs, firewalls, and security best practices.  

• Working knowledge of ADFS, Single Sign-On (SSO), DNS, replication, and user/group management within enterprise environments.  

• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.  

 

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