Senior Systems Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Lead and engage in the development of enterprise-level direction and strategy for Server/Network infrastructure.

• Conduct research and assess current and emerging technologies and methodologies, providing recommendations for technology initiatives.

• Undertake Server/Network architect responsibilities and contribute to strategic planning for effective technology solutions.

• Analyze capacity, anticipate growth requirements, and keep track of technology and industry trends.

• Evaluate new technologies based on functionality, interoperability, reliability, availability, supportability, and return on investment.

• Suggest upgrades, enhancements, and lifecycle replacement plans for hardware, software, and communication media.

• Manage a large, intricate, multi-segment wired and wireless network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, access points, and internet connections.

• Design, develop, install, integrate, maintain, and support infrastructure utilizing various technologies, protocols, vendor products, and systems.

• Establish network standards, naming conventions, and addressing protocols.

• Monitor and evaluate network traffic and capacity utilization to enhance performance and availability.

• Analyze data to identify and rectify communication bottlenecks.

• Provide leadership and guidance as the lead engineer and oversee Server/Network upgrades and conversions.

• Formulate and recommend Server/Network contingency and disaster recovery strategies.

• Develop specifications for hardware, software, and cabling upgrades.

• Assess and recommend network and systems hardware, software, monitoring tools, and utilities.

• Create and maintain network documentation and reference materials.

• Execute advanced troubleshooting and third-tier problem resolution.

• Design innovative internal solutions that facilitate organizational scaling.

• Offer third-level technical support and systems administration for escalated issues.

• Plan, design, configure, implement, maintain, and support server hardware, software, and management tools.

• Provide strategic planning, disaster recovery, and redundancy support.

• Prepare detailed project management documentation for significant projects and strategic plans.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is required.

• 5–10 years of experience in systems and network engineering, IT, or a related field.

• Industry Standard Technical Certifications (Cisco, Microsoft, VMware, ITIL).

• Strong understanding of systems and network engineering principles, methodologies, and tools.

• Proficient in Microsoft Server Operating System(s), including administration, configuration, and support.

• Experience with networking protocols, hardware, and infrastructure, such as Cisco/Meraki, Fortinet, Juniper, or Aruba.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working effectively in a team environment.

• Detail-oriented and highly organized, able to manage multiple projects at once.

• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits.

• Monthly $43 stipend for ancillary benefits.

• HSA with qualifying HDHP plans along with a company match.

• 401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included).

• Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for support.

• Employee Appreciation Days.

• Employee Wellness Events.