Senior Systems Engineer
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Description

Senior Systems Engineer

Onsite

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, air guns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,200 employees across twelve locations in three states and is a certified Great Place to Work. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer to join our dynamic IT Infrastructure team. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing critical systems across multiple platforms (ie: Windows, Linux, Cloud, and SaaS systems as well as appliance-based technology (ie: SAN, Telephony, etc.) systems). This position is focused on datacenter and infrastructure platforms but some escalation from and direction to other teams (ie: Desktop, Security, Applications) is expected. Additionally, the role involves managing vendor relationships, and other duties.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems architecture and cybersecurity. This role requires on-call availability for overnight issues escalated from support teams and may include limited travel.

FLSA: Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain scalable infrastructure to support our company's growth.
• Work within the IT infrastructure team to support servers, networks, SAN, and other technologies, resolving system issues in a timely manner.
• Manage and maintain multiple systems, including implementing security best practices and monitoring for performance issues and potential vulnerabilities.
• Manage Storage Area Networks (SAN) to ensure data availability and integrity.
• Perform regular system patching and updates to maintain security and compliance, including responding to critical alerts from vulnerability scanners.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Oversee web hosting services, including setup, configuration, and performance.
• Manage domain name registrations and public DNS entries.
• Ensure timely renewal of SSL/TLS certificates and manage certificate installation.
• Implement and manage web security tools, such as Cloudflare, to protect against threats.
• Collaborate with vendors to procure and manage IT services and products and services.
• Work with and support escalations from other groups including Support, Development, Security/Compliance and internal customers.
• Ensure systems are sufficiently backed up and participate in disaster recovery procedures.
• Collaborate with the IT team to develop and execute technical strategies.
• Conduct system performance analysis and recommend and/or implement improvements.
• Document infrastructure designs, system configurations, and operational procedures and policies.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in systems engineering or a similar role.
• Proficiency with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and/or compliance requirements such as CMMC, NIST, ITAR, PCI and others.
• Strong understanding of, and experience with, virtualization technologies.
• Knowledge of fundamental networking principles and protocols (e.g., AD, DNS, DHCP, PKI).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Broad technology experience with and a penchant for securing systems and guiding others on the importance of doing so.
• Experience with cloud services (e.g. Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
• Experience with scripting languages like Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Professional certifications (e.g. MCSE, RHCE, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Puppet).

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, and twist, lift and move files.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.

SIG SAUER, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)