Senior Systems Engineer

  • Oakland, CA
  • Posted 6 days ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 102,000.00 - 153,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Servers
Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity Planning
Scalability
Mentorship
Knowledge Sharing
Documentation
Regulatory Compliance
Computer Science
IT Infrastructure
Systems Engineering
Virtualization
VMware
Hyper-V
Identity Management
Active Directory
Microsoft Office
Management
Cloud Computing
Computer Networking
Cisco
Meraki
Fortinet
Scripting
Windows PowerShell
Python
Cyber Security
Firewall
Vulnerability Management
Microsoft Azure
Security+
ITIL
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET

Job Details

Description

Overview

We're looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. This role serves as a senior technical resource for escalations, ensures systems are secure and scalable, and provides mentorship to IT team members.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as escalation point for complex technical issues and incidents.
  • Design, implement, and manage infrastructure, including servers, networks, virtualization, and cloud platforms.
  • Administer Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, and related identity/security services.
  • Drive IT infrastructure projects from planning through delivery.
  • Implement and monitor security, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
  • Optimize system performance and scalability through monitoring and improvements.
  • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge sharing within the IT team.
  • Partner with vendors and stakeholders to ensure quality solutions and services.
  • Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.


Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT (or equivalent experience).

7+ years in IT infrastructure/system engineering roles.

Expertise in:
  • Virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V)
  • Cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure)
  • Identity management (Entra ID / Active Directory)
  • Microsoft 365 and endpoint management (Intune, Defender, Autopilot)
  • MDR tools, Zero Trust models, and cloud-managed networking (Cisco Meraki, Fortinet)
  • Scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python)

Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, firewalls, and vulnerability management.

Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.

ITIL framework knowledge; certifications (Azure, Security+, ITIL) preferred.

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