Sr. Systems Engineer

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology. With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.

Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Pay and Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) match program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility
• Flexible work hours
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance

Base Pay Range: $100,698.00 - $130,000.00

*Please note some career sites assign estimated compensation ranges that may not accurately reflect what is offered by Banner Engineering.

Position Summary

In this role, you will primarily be accountable for the operation of all server and storage related IT infrastructure technologies for the entire global organization. This responsibility includes the design, installation, administration, monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and disposal of all servers, storage systems, backup and recovery systems, and virtual infrastructure. This role is also responsible for managing Active Directory, file shares, group policies, and other system administrative functions.

This position reports to the Director of Global IT Infrastructure & Security.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working individually and collaboratively, staying on top of tasks, and making a meaningful impact across teams and projects. Below are some key responsibilities of the role:

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support enterprise server platforms -- including HPE, Nutanix, and Cisco UCS -- with a deep understanding of compute, architecture, firmware, and performance tuning.
• Administer and optimize enterprise storage platforms (NetApp SAN, Pure Storage), including block/file storage, replication, deduplication, and tiering strategies.
• Manage and enhance VMware virtualization environments, including clustering, high availability (HA), and lifecycle management.
• Demonstrate deep expertise in how servers, storage (SAN/NAS), and network infrastructure interoperate -- including TCP/IP, VLANs, multipathing, and Fiber Channel.
• Design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC) strategies, including regular testing and validation of RTO/RPO objectives.
• Perform root cause analysis efforts for complex incidents and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Establish and enforce secure configuration baselines, patching strategies, and vulnerability remediation workflows.
• Secure data across its lifecycle through encryption (at rest/in transit), immutable backups, and ransomware protection strategies.
• Contribute to transformation initiatives, transitioning legacy infrastructure to modern, hybrid, or cloud-native architectures.

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• 5 years of progressive experience in systems engineering, infrastructure, or platform engineering roles within enterprise environments
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including root cause analysis and proactive issue prevention in complex, distributed environments
• Deep expertise in server operating systems, including modern Windows Server and Linux distributions, with emphasis on automation, patching, hardening, and secure configuration management
• Strong hands-on experience with on-premises infrastructure, including compute (rack/blade servers), enterprise storage (NetApp, PureStorage, Nutanix), and data center operations
• Proven experience with VMware virtualization (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter), including configuration and lifecycle management
• Proven experience with backup, recovery, and replication technologies (e.g., Veeam, Druva, or similar), including offsite replication, ransomware recovery strategies, and regular DR testing
• Deep knowledge of disaster recovery (DR), backup strategies, and business continuity planning, with demonstrated experience implementing and validating recovery solutions (RTO/RPO alignment)
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, routing) and how they integrate with server and storage infrastructure

Preferred

• Experience working in manufacturing and/or engineering environments
• Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (AWS and Microsoft Azure), including infrastructure deployment, hybrid connectivity, backup/DR integration, and workload migration strategies
• Experience with modern observability platforms and AI-driven monitoring/automation solutions to proactively detect, analyze, and remediate infrastructure issues.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

What to Expect at Work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day.
• Continuous movement, walking, or standing.
• Exposed to a computer screen for extended periods.
• May require repetitive motions such as utilizing a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment.
• Communicate with others frequently.
• Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment and travel to other facilities when needed.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Corporate office environment – indoor and climate-controlled.
• Frequent interaction with internal departments, cross-functional teams, or external partners, as well as employees across all levels of the organization.
• Exposure to moderate noise, moving mechanical parts, and temperature changes in production areas.
• PPE may be required in specific areas (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection).
• Exposure to various manufacturing, warehousing, or related industrial locations.

Core Values

Customer Driven, Accountability Focused, Integrity Always, New Solutions – Every Day

If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow, you’ll find a great fit here. Banner Engineering is a premier employer headquartered in MN, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development as we rapidly grow in the Industrial Automation industry.

Banner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Affirmative Action (AA)/Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Salary : $100,698 - $130,000