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Systems Engineer

TEKsystems
$110,000.00 - $125,000.00 / yr
United States, Illinois, Westchester
Jun 07, 2025
The System Engineer is a critical role within our organization and is responsible for designing, deploying, and managing multiple Microsoft-based environments. This role focuses on managing the active directory environments while striving for optimization, availability, and improvement. The Systems Engineer will collaborate with IT and development teams to create a resilient environment. A deep understanding of network protocols, virtualization, and cloud services is essential for success in this position. In addition to technical expertise, the Systems Engineer will play a critical role in developing and enforcing IT policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. The candidate will be expected to stay current with emerging technologies and trends, continuously improving our systems and processes. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are required, as the role involves working closely with various departments to understand their needs and deliver effective solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong in Windows Server administration, group policy management, DNS/DHCP, and scripting with tools like PowerShell. Experience with Active Direction, automation, system monitoring tools and familiarity with backup/disaster recovery solutions is also highly valued. Major Accountabilities: Microsoft System Administration (50%) oManage and maintain Windows Server environments, Active Directory, group policies, DNS/DHCP, and familiarity VMware infrastructure. Monitor system health, perform routine maintenance, and ensure systems run efficiently with minimal downtime. Virtualization Infrastructure Management (20%) oDesign, implement, and manage the virtual infrastructure, ensuring optimal configuration, performance, and availability of virtual machines. Oversee maintenance and upgrades for platforms like VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud-based virtualization to support business operations effectively and ensure a reliable virtual environment. Performance Monitoring and Optimization (20%) oImplement robust monitoring tools and practices to track the health, performance, and utilization of Microsoft environments. Continuously analyze performance metrics, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues to maintain high service quality and avoid disruptions. Disaster Recovery and Backup Management (10%) oDevelop and manage backup and disaster recovery plans for Microsoft platforms. Regularly test and update recovery procedures to minimize data loss and downtime in case of disruptions, ensuring that the Microsoft infrastructure supports business continuity requirements. Additional Details: Performance and Capacity Optimization: Assess the performance of Active directory and windows systems, making critical decisions about resource allocation (e.g., CPU, RAM, storage) to ensure systems are optimized for current and future workloads. Decide on capacity planning strategies and necessary upgrades or adjustments to avoid performance bottlenecks while balancing cost constraints. Troubleshooting Complex Issues: Quickly diagnose and resolve complex issues related to Active Directory and windows systems, such as resource allocation problems, system crashes, or application failures. Skills Windows, VMware, System administrator, Systems engineering, Active directory, Windows server, Python, Azure, PowerShell, Engineering, Infrastructure, Support, Troubleshooting, Scripting Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $125000.00/yr. Delivering the best employee experience is an important part of who we are as an employer. We believe that the employee experience includes how we support our team members and their families. The benefits we offer are important and our goal is to provide you and your families valuable and affordable options. For current employees: your opportunity to make benefit choices will take place during the open enrollment period. For new hires: once you enroll, your benefits will be effective the first of the month after your start date. Please make your benefit elections within the first 30 days of employment. We strive to provide offerings that make sense to you and your family. We encourage you to read through all the benefit options to make the best choices for you and your family. On behalf of the entire leadership team, thank you for the difference you make each day - we value your commitment to providing outstanding service to our customers and each other. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Westchester,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2025. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.