Systems Engineer

Description

We are looking for a skilled Systems Engineer to join our team in Maryville, Tennessee, on a contract with the potential for a permanent position. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize IT systems that support both manufacturing and enterprise operations, ensuring their security, performance, and reliability. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work across hybrid environments, including on-premises and cloud-based systems.

Responsibilities:
Design, deploy, and manage Windows and Linux server environments across on-premises, virtual, and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, certificate services, and role-based access controls to ensure secure identity and access management.
Engineer and maintain virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V.
Support and manage hybrid cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure services like virtual machines, storage, and network connectivity.
Maintain and synchronize Active Directory environments, Entra ID, and Zscaler systems while enabling secure cloud application integrations.
Manage databases and workflows between on-premises and cloud systems, including updates to OS, DB, and virtualization platforms.
Oversee endpoint lifecycle management using tools like Microsoft SCCM for OS deployment, patching, software distribution, and inventory.
Develop and maintain enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions, including monitoring and testing using tools like CommVault.
Monitor infrastructure health and respond to system alerts, ensuring uptime and stability while participating in incident resolution and root cause analysis.
Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to support secure IT and OT system integration within production environments.

Requirements

Proficiency in managing Windows and Linux server environments, including hybrid cloud systems.
Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V.
Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, Azure Active Directory, and role-based access controls.
Familiarity with cloud administration tools and services, particularly Microsoft Azure.
Experience with endpoint management tools like Microsoft SCCM for patching, imaging, and software distribution.
Expertise in backup and recovery platforms, including disaster recovery planning and testing.
Solid understanding of networking technologies, including VLAN configuration, Cisco switches, and Palo Alto firewalls.
Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools like PowerShell to streamline system management tasks.

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