Systems Engineer I

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day systems administration tasks across enterprise Windows and Linux environments, on-premise and in the cloud.
• Apply operating system and application patches following established runbooks and change management procedures.
• Provision, modify and deprovision user accounts and access in line with internal security policies.
• Monitor system alerts, triage issues, and escalate problems that fall outside documented procedures or your training.
• Perform routine backup verification and support restore testing as part of disaster recovery practices.
• Shadow senior engineers on incident response, troubleshooting and small infrastructure projects.
• Develop simple scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) to automate repetitive tasks, with review from senior team members.
• Assist with hardware installation, data center rack-and-stack, and asset tracking.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in systems administration, IT support, or infrastructure roles. Internships, co-ops, military experience, and home lab projects are all relevant.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) environments.
• Basic understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs).
• Familiarity with at least one scripting language (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Strong attention to detail, with the discipline to follow procedures and self-check work before submission.
• Clear written communication skills, particularly for documentation.
• Willingness to ask questions early, seek help when facing obstacles, and actively incorporate feedback.