Azure Systems Software Engineer

Job Title: Azure Systems Software Engineer
Primary Location: Hybrid Chicago Southwest suburbs - Lisle IL
Position Type: Direct hire.

Compensation Information

The expected salary range for this position is $118,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year no bonus, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, company matched 401(k) equivalent, and paid time off. Committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

Systems Engineer Level 3 in Chicago's Southwest Suburbs. This is a hybrid role that requires being in the office when needed. In this role you will be designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining the organization's information technology systems. You will be working with the architecture team to evaluate and ensure the efficient and secure operation of IT & business systems. Must be eligable to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

What You Bring to the Role. (Required)

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, related field, or equivalent experience
• Certification or equivalent engineering experience in multiple OS's, VM and storage systems, Windows

What You'll Do. (Skills Used in this Position)

Server Management:

• Administer and maintain server infrastructure, including installation, configuration, and monitoring
• Perform regular system updates, backups, and ensure high availability of servers
• Troubleshoot server-related issues and optimize server performance

Storage Management:

• Design, implement, and maintain the storage infrastructure ecosystem
• Design, implement, and maintain data backup environment, including off-site disaster recovery
• Responsible for applying patches, upgrading software, and making sure that data is secure
• Maintain the fiber channel switches, cloud storage and SAN arrangements

Active Directory:

• Design, implementation, and maintenance of Active Directory and Azure Active Directory environments
• Responsibilities include managing domains and troubleshooting Active Directory authentication issues
• Ensure that the Active Directory environment is secure, efficient, and scalable
• Manage certificate authority servers, certificate lifecycle, and secure PKI infrastructure
• Provide management and support of DNS systems
• Develop strategies for disaster recovery and ensuring compliance with regulations and policies

System Design, Implementation & Configuration:

• Design, implement, and maintain IT systems and infrastructure
• Ensure the seamless integration of innovative technologies into existing systems
• Assist in the recommendation of hardware and software solutions to meet organizational requirements

Security and Compliance:

• Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices
• Assist during regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards
• Monitor and address issues related to device endpoint security and configuration deployment

Technical Support:

• Collaborate with the service desk team to resolve escalated technical problems
• Develop and maintain documentation for troubleshooting and system configurations
• Provide technical support to end-users, addressing hardware and software issues
• Perform incident root cause analysis and remediation of system outages
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide off-hours support and maintenance

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements
• Collaborate with peers, system architects, and other stakeholders to develop effective IT solutions
• Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• Maintain infrastructure diagrams, configurations, and operating procedures

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies
• Propose and implement improvements to enhance system performance and efficiency
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with relevant certifications and skills

Technology stack is: Microsoft Server 2016 , Hyper-V 2016 , Microsoft Active Directory 2016 , Microsoft System Center Machine Manage 2019 , Dell Compute & Storage (M7000 Blades and Compellent (iSCSI\Fiber Channel), Synology NAS, Nakivo-Wasabi, Okta, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Office technologies, Microsoft Intune, DUO, Sentinel One.

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