What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer position at Emerald Technical Solutions?
Position Overview
Emerald Technical Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the architecture, optimization, and modernization of the Town of Elkton’s IT infrastructure. This role provides senior-level engineering expertise across on-premises systems, virtualization, networking, cybersecurity, and hybrid cloud strategy.
This position plays a critical role in strategic planning, security alignment, and infrastructure evolution, ensuring compliance with NIST, CJIS, and Maryland SMCS standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Infrastructure Engineering & Architecture
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Benefits
Emerald Technical Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the architecture, optimization, and modernization of the Town of Elkton’s IT infrastructure. This role provides senior-level engineering expertise across on-premises systems, virtualization, networking, cybersecurity, and hybrid cloud strategy.
This position plays a critical role in strategic planning, security alignment, and infrastructure evolution, ensuring compliance with NIST, CJIS, and Maryland SMCS standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Infrastructure Engineering & Architecture
- Lead design, implementation, and optimization of:
- Hyper-V virtualization environments
- Windows Server infrastructure (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO)
- Exchange 2019 and migration to Exchange Online
- Evaluate and modernize infrastructure with hybrid cloud solutions (Azure / M365)
- Develop and execute a phased IT modernization roadmap
- Lead migration initiatives:
- Exchange Online
- Azure AD (Entra ID) hybrid identity
- Cloud-based backup and DR
- Provide cost-benefit and risk analysis for all modernization efforts
- Align systems with:
- NIST CSF 2.0
- CIS Benchmarks
- CJIS Security Policy
- Lead vulnerability management and remediation planning (Tenable Nessus)
- Design and enforce:
- MFA and privileged access controls
- Network segmentation and firewall policies
- Support incident response planning and tabletop exercises
- Oversee management of:
- Arista Untangle, SonicWall, Juniper SRX300
- VPN architecture and site-to-site connectivity
- Optimize network performance, redundancy, and security
- Architect and validate Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Plans (DR/BCP)
- Define and enforce RPO/RTO targets
- Oversee Veeam backup architecture and recovery testing
- Ensure CJIS-compliant operation of:
- Cody RMS
- Axon systems (AxonMain, Alpha1)
- Livescan and access control systems
- Coordinate with vendors while maintaining security compliance
- Lead transition activities including:
- Full infrastructure discovery and validation
- Risk identification and mitigation planning
- Deliver Transition Completion Report and 90-day roadmap
- Provide technical leadership to on-site technicians
- Establish SOPs, standards, and best practices
- Review and approve system changes (Change Management)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field
- 8 years of IT experience
- Deep expertise in:
- Windows Server & Active Directory architecture
- Virtualization (Hyper-V)
- Networking (firewalls, VPNs, routing)
- Microsoft 365 / Azure cloud services
- Experience with enterprise backup and DR solutions
- Candidates must undergo and pass CJIS-compliant fingerprint-based background screening, in addition to Emerald Technical Solutions’ internal background investigation
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft: AZ-305 (Solutions Architect) or AZ-104
- VMware or Hyper-V certification
- CISSP, CISM, or Security (required for security-heavy environments preferred)
- Cisco (CCNP) or equivalent networking certification
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Salary range $100,000 – $120,000 based on experience and qualifications
- Professional development and certification support
- Collaborative, supportive team environment
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000