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Job Description
Job Summary
As a Systems Engineer, you will oversee on-premises and Azure cloud-based technology systems with little oversight. You will work with various infrastructure components, such as physical and virtual servers, virtualization technologies, storage, backups, and support systems like DNS, NTP, DHCP, and Active Directory. You will be involved with the design, documentation, implementation, configuration, maintenance, and security of the systems team's infrastructure. You will also handle proactive capacity planning, performance tuning, monitoring, and problem-solving. You will manage the Microsoft Azure environment to ensure effective deployment, governance, application management, automation, integration, and support services.
In this role, career progression is structured into three steps (I, II, Senior). Step I is the entry-level, the ideal of individuals who meet the minimum requirements of this position, offering a chance to build on foundational skills and knowledge. Step II is for individuals who have at least three years of experience in this role and have enhanced their skills through solving complex problems. The Senior step is for those with over six years of experience, exceptional proficiency, and the ability to handle complex projects independently. These steps will provide a road map for professional growth and increased responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Design, implement, and manage IT operations infrastructure. 2. Optimize system performance and capacity. 3. Develop and implement temporary solutions to be used if the immediate resolution is not feasible. 4. Perform routine maintenance for optimal performance and availability. 5. Collaborate with IT and Business teams to implement cutting-edge systems. 6. Maintain technical knowledge and skills, and mentor junior administrators. 7. Engage with vendors to resolve problems and maintain seamless operations. 8. Assess and prioritize critical issues for resolution. 9. Manage data operations, including backups, disaster recovery, and data governance.
Minimum Job Requirements 1. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and 4 years relevant experience. 2. Understanding of Active Directory, DHCP, and DNS. 3. Understanding of cloud technologies. 4. Understanding of virtualization technologies.
Preferred Experience 1. Understanding of PKI technologies, including certificate and key management. 2. Experience managing security solutions. Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne, and Proofpoint preferred. 3. Experience with Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.) and Azure infrastructure services (PaaS, VMs, networking, Azure AD, Monitor, Storage Accounts, Resource Manager, Automation) 4. Experience in managing Microsoft on-premises infrastructure technologies with Powershell, including Active Directory, DNS, NTP, Group Policy, IIS, and Windows Servers. 5. Familiarity with a load-balancing platform (e.g., Kemp) and associated concepts. 6. Skilled in utilizing the VMware ecosystem, including ESXi, vCenter, VRealize, and High Availability (HA) technologies. 7. Familiarity with shared storage (preferably iSCSI).
Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
1. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.) 2. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis 3. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis 4. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors 5. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures 6. Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc. 7. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis 8. Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day 9. Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis 10. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
Safety Level
Non-Safety Sensitive
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About Us
As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.
At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.
Benefit list:
- Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
- Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
- Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Workplace Wellness Programs
- Mental Health Program
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee-Owner Perks
- Educational Assistance
- Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS Sundt Construction's Talent Acquisition team is the only authorized department to engage with and execute agreements on behalf of the company with external search firms, staffing agencies, and other third-party recruiting partners. Sundt Construction does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions. We will only consider candidates submitted by agencies that have a fully executed agreement with Sundt Construction on file prior to the candidate's submission.
Any candidate submitted without an active, fully executed agreement will not be considered a qualified referral, and Sundt Construction assumes no obligation to pay any placement or recruiting fees. Additionally, any unsolicited resumes submitted to any Sundt Construction employee—including hiring managers or other personnel—will be deemed the property of Sundt Construction without any obligation to the submitting agency.



