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Sr. Systems Engineer

Cranberry, PA, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 6 hours ago

Full Time

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Skills

Systems Engineering
IT Management
FOCUS
Scalability
Group Policy
Scripting
VMware
Computer Networking
TCP/IP
Firewall
Load Balancing
Documentation
Communication
Infrastructure Architecture
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Server
Active Directory
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DHCP
Lifecycle Management
High Availability
Tier 3
Root Cause Analysis
Corrective And Preventive Action
Optimization
Windows PowerShell
Configuration Management
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Azure
Virtual Machines
Backup Administration
Virtualization
VMware vSphere
Hyper-V
Management
Backup
Disaster Recovery
Replication
Hardening
Microsoft Windows
Auditing
Regulatory Compliance
Sarbanes-Oxley
HIPAA
ISO 9000
System On A Chip
Leadership
Mentorship
Budget
Roadmaps
Collaboration
Network

Summary

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support a highly available Microsoft Windows-based infrastructure. This role is responsible for advanced system engineering, platform optimization, and serving as a technical escalation point while partnering closely with security, networking, applications, and IT leadership.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Windows Server technologies, Active Directory, virtualization, automation, and hybrid cloud environments, with a strong focus on reliability, security, and scalability.

Job Description

Key Competencies:

7+ years of experience supporting enterprise Windows environments
Expert knowledge of:
- Windows Server (2016/2019/2022/2025)
- Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP
- PowerShell scripting and automation
Strong experience with virtualization (VMware and/or Hyper-V)
Experience supporting hybrid or cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, load balancing).
Bachelor's Degree in informational technology or related field
Proven experience troubleshooting complex systems issues
Excellent documentation and communication skills

Job Responsibilities
.Infrastructure Design & Engineering

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Windows Server environments (on-prem, hybrid, and cloud)
Architect and support Active Directory, including GPOs, DNS, DHCP, trusts, and identity integrations
Lead server lifecycle management, including builds, upgrades, patching, and decommissioning
Engineer high-availability and disaster recovery solutions

Operations & Support

Provide Tier 3 escalation support for systems-related incidents and problems
Monitor system performance, availability, and security posture; proactively address risks
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action planning for complex outages
Ensure systems meet SLAs, compliance requirements, and operational best practices

Automation & Optimization

Develop automation using PowerShell and related tooling to improve efficiency and reliability
Standardize system builds and configurations using infrastructure-as-code or configuration management tools
Continuously optimize system performance and capacity

Cloud & Virtualization

Support and integrate Microsoft Azure services (Azure AD, VMs, backups, monitoring)
Design and manage virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere and/or Hyper-V
Implement and manage backup, disaster recovery, and replication solutions

Security & Compliance

Partner with security teams to implement system hardening, patch compliance, and vulnerability remediation
Enforce security baselines and best practices across Windows environments
Support audits and compliance initiatives (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, ISO, SOC)

Leadership & Collaboration

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
Document architecture, standards, processes, and procedures
Participate in infrastructure planning, budgeting, and roadmap development
Collaborate with application, network, and security teams on cross-platform initiatives

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