We are looking for a skilled Systems Engineer to join our team in Elyria, Ohio. This contract-to-permanent position involves managing and maintaining IT infrastructure, ensuring its reliability, security, and performance. The successful candidate will contribute to both daily operations and long-term IT strategies while supporting the organization’s technical needs and goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and maintain IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage systems, virtualization, and cloud-based services, to ensure optimal performance and uptime.<br>• Perform routine administrative tasks such as managing user permissions, configuring servers, monitoring systems, and updating network settings.<br>• Collaborate with IT leadership to develop and implement long-term strategies for infrastructure improvements and standardization.<br>• Enhance infrastructure security by applying updates, managing security tools, and training users on cybersecurity best practices.<br>• Provide support for help desk operations and participate in the on-call rotation to address technical issues promptly.<br>• Configure, test, and troubleshoot backup systems and disaster recovery solutions to ensure business continuity.<br>• Plan and execute IT projects, including upgrades, migrations, and new system implementations.<br>• Conduct user training sessions and recommend improvements to existing systems and processes.<br>• Manage IT budgets, research emerging technologies, procure equipment and software, and maintain detailed inventories of hardware and software assets.<br>• Support environmental management initiatives and perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.<br>• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT systems engineering, with a proven track record of managing enterprise-level infrastructure.<br>• Strong knowledge of VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows Server/Desktop, Active Directory, and Group Policy.<br>• Familiarity with technologies such as Veeam Backup, DNS, DHCP, MDM solutions, and Azure Active Directory.<br>• Hands-on experience with Citrix technologies, Microsoft Exchange, and enterprise hardware.<br>• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills, with a customer-focused approach.<br>• Ability to work on-call and outside regular business hours as needed.<br>• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to balance immediate needs with long-term objectives.

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