Network Systems Engineer

Position Summary

The Network Systems Engineer serves as a key technical resource responsible for the architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management of enterprise network and infrastructure systems, including virtualization platforms, storage solutions, and endpoint environments.

This role ensures the stability, security, and scalability of IT operations across multiple sites by implementing best practices in monitoring, backup and disaster recovery, and system performance optimization. The Network Systems Engineer provides advanced troubleshooting across integrated systems and collaborates with cross-functional teams to support production-critical operations and drive infrastructure modernization initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Maintains division and local datacenters IT infrastructure
• Ensures data integrity and business continuity through effective implementation and maintenance of the data backup and disaster recovery plan including daily reviews of backups and corrective action for job failures.
• Maintains deployment and maintenance of security software.
• Ensures timely resolution/referral of user problems by understanding the impact to the user and assigning an appropriate priority and resolution goal.
• Monitor server health and conducts preventive maintenance to ensure near 100% uptime.
• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure across division, local, and remote datacenters, ensuring high availability and performance
• Administer and support virtualization environments, including VMware and Hyper‑V, covering hosts, clusters, and virtual machines
• Manage storage systems (SANs) including provisioning, monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning
• Oversee lifecycle management of Windows-based virtual servers hosted in VMware and Hyper‑V environments
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise backup solutions (Veeam), including backup jobs, replication, and disaster recovery procedures
• Install and support Layer 2 and Layer 3 network infrastructure, including Cisco and Juniper switches
• Configure and support end-user systems, including PCs, printers, and peripheral devices
• Manage and maintain enterprise communication systems, including VoIP phone systems and video surveillance
• Deploy, configure, and support wireless networking infrastructure across facilities
• Administer Active Directory, including user and group management, permissions, and organizational unit structure
• Design and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security and configuration standards
• Support and maintain Microsoft Intune and Azure (Entra ID) for endpoint management and identity services
• Administer Microsoft 365 / Office 365, including Exchange Online, mailbox management
• Manage and maintain Windows Remote Desktop Services (RDS) infrastructure
• Perform system monitoring, patching, and updates across servers, network devices, and endpoints
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues spanning networking, systems, storage, and virtualization
• Document configurations, procedures, and network diagrams to maintain operational clarity and compliance
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing to ensure business continuity
• Collaborate with IT teams and vendors to support infrastructure improvements and issue resolution
• Communicates relevant information to all appropriate functional areas (manufacturing, engineering, quality, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills

• Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and accountability for assigned projects.
• Ability to work flexible hours and a history of being dependable
• Demonstrated ability to stay current with technology and maintains knowledge; learns new technology quickly.
• Proven experience of taking initiative and having a strong sense of urgency.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Highly organized and self-motivated individual.
• Ability to work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• JNCIS-MistAI Certification Preferred but NOT REQUIRED
  
  

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field. MS degree is highly desirable.
• 5 years of experience managing a network of at least five servers and 50 clients.
• Expert knowledge of Windows Server platforms and Active Directory.
• Good working knowledge of Vmware and HyperV.
• Good working knowledge of SAN management and maintenance.
• Good working knowledge of layer 2 and layer 3 switch configuration.
• Working knowledge of Local Area Network infrastructure and protocols.
  
  

Physical Demands

Physical Demands

Not at All

Infrequently

Occasionally

Frequently

Continually

<1%

1-33%

34-66%

67-100%

1-2x hr.

3-6x hr.

7-30 hr.

>30x hr.

Squatting

X

Bending

X

Kneeling

X

Reaching

X

Twisting

X

Sitting in a chair

X

Stair Climbing

X

Ladder Climbing

X

Other climbing (type)

X

Walking of rough surfaces

X

Near moving machinery

X

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

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