We've got a position available for a systems engineer.
Company:
Porcupine Union
Job Purpose:
The IT Operations Systems Engineer is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and improving the organization's IT infrastructure. This includes managing servers, storage, virtualization, and cloud platforms. Be part of a team that ensures system availability, performance, and security across our IT landscape
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor, maintain, and support Windows and/or Linux-based systems (on-prem and cloud)
Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Office 365
Maintain and support virtualization platforms VMware
Assist with patch management, system updates, and configuration changes
Manage cloud infrastructure components (Azure, AWS) including virtual machines, backups, and storage
Ensure systems are compliant with security policies and best practices
Respond to and resolve incidents and service requests within SLAs
Monthly operations reports
Participate in the planning and implementation of infrastructure projects
Perform daily system health checks and proactive monitoring
Collaborate with developers, service desk, and 3rd party vendors
Required Skills & Experience:
3-5 years of experience in IT systems engineer/administration or operations
Strong understanding of Windows Server administration (2019/2022)
Experience with Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, and Azure services
Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery technologies e.g., Veeam, Zerto, Redstor
Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls)
Familiarity with monitoring tools like PRTG, Site24x7 and Nagios
Understanding of ITIL-based processes and change management
Preferred Qualifications:
IT Diploma or equivalent
Microsoft certifications (AZ-104, MCSA, MS-900)
Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools e.g., Terraform is beneficial
Experience with identity management and single sign-on (SSO) integrations
Soft Skills:
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Good communication and interpersonal abilities
Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Willingness to participate in on-call rotation or after-hours work when needed
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