IT Systems Engineer II Verified today
About the Role
The IT Systems Engineer II manages and optimizes IT infrastructure to ensure reliability and efficiency. You will install, configure, and maintain operating systems and software applications; manage and troubleshoot network configurations and protocols; implement virtualization technologies; develop automation scripts; and design backup and recovery procedures.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Install, configure, and maintain operating systems and software applications
- Manage and troubleshoot network configurations and protocols to ensure seamless connectivity
- Implement and manage virtualization technologies to optimize resource utilization
- Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline IT processes and improve efficiency
- Design and implement backup and recovery procedures to safeguard data integrity
- Perform routine system administration tasks, including user account management, system monitoring, and resource allocation
- Manage authentication and authorization processes
- Administer local and network resources using Windows administrative tools and Active Directory
- Administer networked and distributed computing environments, including routing and remote access services
- Modify deployed group policies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support IT projects and initiatives
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies
About You
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)
- Typically 2+ years of related experience
- Proficiency in operating systems, including installation, configuration, and maintenance
- Knowledge of networking protocols and configurations
- Experience with virtualization technologies
- Familiarity with scripting languages for automation
- Understanding of backup and recovery procedures
- Familiarity with basic system administration tools and processes: booting/shutting down machines, adding and removing user accounts, using backup programs, managing shared resources such as file systems and printers, and adding workstations to networks
- Understanding of distinctions between system processes/services and user processes, authentication and authorization processes, local and network resources and resource sharing, and basic networking concepts and practices
- For Windows administrators: familiarity with basic Windows administrative tools such as Computer Management and Active Directory tools
- Familiarity with networked and distributed computing environment concepts, including route command usage, routing and remote access service administration, and deployed group policy modification
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced certifications in relevant IT fields (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate)
- Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure
- Proficiency in advanced scripting and automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Compensation
Pay Range: $87,156.00 to $119,839.50
Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity, and market competitiveness.
Benefits
Sierra Space offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%; life insurance; and 3 weeks paid time off.