Job Title: Remote Systems Engineer
Salary: Up to $85,000 annually (Direct-Hire)
Location: Remote (United States, preferably in Central Time Zone, Kansas City Metro preferred)
PANEL-10 DRUG TEST REQUIRED
Role Summary & Objectives:
AimHire is partnering with a leading tech-enabled, private equity-backed marketing solutions provider to find a Remote Systems Engineer. The successful candidate will manage and optimize the company's IT infrastructure, ensuring systems are secure, efficient, and scalable. This role focuses heavily on Microsoft Azure, server management, automation, backup strategies, and some networking.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Azure and SharePoint for document management and collaboration. The role demands proactive problem-solving, system optimization, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Key Objectives of this Role:
- Manage and Monitor Infrastructure & Systems: Oversee all system and infrastructure installations, including configuration, testing, and ongoing maintenance to ensure high availability and operational efficiency.
- Backup, Security & Redundancy: Implement and maintain strategies for robust backup systems, security measures, and redundancy protocols.
- Proactive Issue Resolution: Identify potential issues and proactively implement solutions before they affect business operations.
- Automation & Scripting: Craft custom scripts to reduce manual intervention and automate routine tasks, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Enable Smarter Business Processes: Use automation to enable faster, smarter business processes and develop meaningful analytics for continuous improvement.
- Reporting & Communication: Engage regularly with upper management, providing detailed reports on project status, activities, and achievements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Stakeholder Communication: Work closely with stakeholders to understand their objectives and translate them into effective system designs and solutions.
- Expert-Level System Administration: Provide expert-level administration of hosts and servers, ensuring high availability, resource optimization, and efficient management.
- Standardization & Automation: Standardize and automate system processes using scripting technologies to streamline operations.
- System Installation & Configuration: Install and configure operating systems, software, and hardware components, ensuring they meet the company's infrastructure requirements. Leverage IT staff for routine tasks by documenting design, maintenance, and support procedures.
- Routine Software Testing: Regularly test software for bugs, redundancies, and security vulnerabilities, ensuring systems run smoothly and securely.
- Root-Cause Analysis & Preventive Measures: Conduct high-level root-cause analysis of service interruptions and implement corrective actions to prevent future issues.
- Collaboration with IT Staff: Work closely with other IT staff to document system configurations and support routine maintenance, ensuring smooth workflows across the team.
- Minimal Travel: Travel is limited (likely once per year) to assist with satellite office issues when necessary.
Required Experience:
- Microsoft Azure: Extensive experience in managing Azure-based infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and security features.
- SharePoint Expertise: Hands-on experience with SharePoint for document management, collaboration, and migration. Strong SharePoint administration skills are essential.
- System Administration: Proficiency in Windows Server environments.
- Backup & Recovery: Experience with enterprise-level backup systems and disaster recovery planning.
- Scripting & Automation: Expertise in scripting languages for automating processes and improving system efficiency.
- Networking: Basic understanding of network management, including VPNs, firewalls, and connectivity troubleshooting.
- Version Control: Familiarity with Git or other version control software for tracking and managing code changes.
- System Performance Optimization: Experience with system performance monitoring, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions to improve performance.
- Security & Compliance: Strong knowledge of security protocols, system patching, and user permissions to maintain compliance with internal policies.
- Project Management & Cloud Computing: Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud computing and familiarity with project management and application design/integration.
Preferred Experience & Qualifications (Plusses):
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certifications: Professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), CompTIA Network+, or Azure certifications are highly preferred.
- Experience with SharePoint Migration: Proven experience with SharePoint migration projects is a plus.
- Experience with Linux servers, particularly those running ERP systems is a plus.
AimHire is an equal opportunity employer.