POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our organization’s systems infrastructure with a focus on Azure, Cloud Native Technologies, Networking, Windows Server, and Virtualization technologies. The position requires constant learning and thought leadership of new methods, processes, and technologies that can be applied to achieve Firstech’s technology operations.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Knowledge of:

• Minimum 5 years of senior level systems engineering experience in a virtualized Microsoft Windows Environment
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft infrastructure technologies including Microsoft Windows Server, IIS, PKI, Group Policy, and Active Directory
• Advanced experience and knowledge working with virtualization technologies such as Nutanix or VMWare.
• Advanced to expert level knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell
• Moderate to advanced knowledge of networking concepts including Cisco routers, firewalls, switches, and third-party load balancers.
• Moderate to advanced knowledge of cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Preferred experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation technologies such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Exposure to cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, Serverless workloads, CI/CD, and Microservices
• Nice to have - Experience with Microsoft O365 (Teams, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Intune)
• Intermediate experience with SSO technologies such as SAML, OAuth, and OIDC

Ability to:

• Passionate about technology and has a desire to constantly expand technical knowledge
• Demonstrate sound problem-solving skills coupled with a desire to take on responsibility
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork, and ability to mentor others.
• Lead critical thinking initiatives to address complex technical challenges.
• Demonstrate self-motivation in managing projects with minimal supervision.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of system design and maintenance.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• 5+ years of senior level systems engineering experience in a virtualized Microsoft Windows Environment
• Cloud Professional Exam Certificate(s) such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Preferred certification(s) for on-premise technologies such as MCSE, CCNA

• Design and implement scalable, high-availability system solutions in Azure and on-premises environments.
• Develop and oversee virtualization strategies to optimize resource utilization.
• Collaborate with network team to ensure seamless connectivity and network performance.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure continuous system improvements.
• Participate in the identification and remediation of any security issues/vulnerabilities across the environment and implement repeatable/scalable remediations via automated means where possible.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of standard configuration frameworks across technologies in the Firstech ecosystem.
• Design, Implement and test new technologies/system according to defined requirements.
• Assess, monitor, and project lifecycle of systems to ensure platforms are running supported/secured versions of software, hardware resources remain under vendor/software support and can support future business objectives.
• Consistently assess the utilization of technology resources to determine areas for improvement/cost reductions by moving workloads to more efficient/cost effective solutions.
• Maintain documentation for the purposes of business continuity, supportability, and regulatory compliance.