We are looking for a skilled Systems Engineer to join our team in Maryville, Tennessee, on a contract with the potential for a permanent position. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize IT systems that support both manufacturing and enterprise operations, ensuring their security, performance, and reliability. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work across hybrid environments, including on-premises and cloud-based systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design, deploy, and manage Windows and Linux server environments across on-premises, virtual, and hybrid cloud infrastructure.<br>• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, certificate services, and role-based access controls to ensure secure identity and access management.<br>• Engineer and maintain virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V.<br>• Support and manage hybrid cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure services like virtual machines, storage, and network connectivity.<br>• Maintain and synchronize Active Directory environments, Entra ID, and Zscaler systems while enabling secure cloud application integrations.<br>• Manage databases and workflows between on-premises and cloud systems, including updates to OS, DB, and virtualization platforms.<br>• Oversee endpoint lifecycle management using tools like Microsoft SCCM for OS deployment, patching, software distribution, and inventory.<br>• Develop and maintain enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions, including monitoring and testing using tools like CommVault.<br>• Monitor infrastructure health and respond to system alerts, ensuring uptime and stability while participating in incident resolution and root cause analysis.<br>• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to support secure IT and OT system integration within production environments.
<p>The Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise infrastructure systems that ensure the availability, security, and performance of the organization’s technology environment. This role leads technical initiatives, supports critical business systems, and works independently to troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance server and application environments in alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Technology Leadership & Project Ownership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the implementation of new technologies and systems from evaluation through deployment.</li><li>Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned systems, including upgrades, vendor coordination, and lifecycle management.</li><li>Make independent decisions related to system architecture, implementation approaches, and remediation strategies using established change management (CAB) processes.</li></ul><p><strong>System Monitoring & Maintenance </strong></p><ul><li>Perform daily monitoring of servers, hardware, storage, applications, and system processes to ensure reliability and performance.</li><li>Review system and application logs, validate successful completion of scheduled jobs (e.g., backups), and take proactive action to prevent issues.</li><li>Independently manage backup systems, maintenance activities, and scheduled downtime communications.</li><li>Develop and maintain operating procedures to maximize system resiliency, productivity, and availability.</li></ul><p><strong>Troubleshooting & Vendor Collaboration </strong></p><ul><li>Diagnose and resolve Windows and application-level issues across enterprise systems.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to test, troubleshoot, and deploy new or modified systems and applications.</li><li>Execute system commands, analyze results, and independently determine corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve performance.</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement & Documentation </strong></p><ul><li>Improve operational efficiency through scripting, automation, and documentation.</li><li>Contribute to ongoing improvements in system reliability, security, and support processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Hardware & Infrastructure Support </strong></p><ul><li>Install, document, and maintain physical and virtual infrastructure including servers, PCs, peripherals, VDI endpoints, and related equipment.</li><li>Coordinate hardware and software installations and provide backup support to other systems team members as needed.</li></ul>