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Job Description

We rely on IT infrastructure and applications to support critical business functions and drive value to the customers. The successful candidate will join a dynamic multidiscipline team responsible for design, implementation, integration, and support of the enterprise IT infrastructure, which includes secure cloud-hosted and on-premises environments. As part of the team, the Senior Systems Engineer's responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to) the following:

• Development of detailed technical and performance specifications for mission-critical information technology solutions based on business needs, operational requirements, and constraints of diverse internal and external stakeholders.

• Researching available technology options and their respective functional, performance, security, and interoperability characteristics; test and evaluate technology components;

• Producing detailed system design, including network and systems infrastructure, application hosting, cloud services, and related components, integration with system monitoring and management, as well as cybersecurity capabilities; work closely with System Architect and other senior members of the technical team to drive best practices across the entirety of the enterprise IT platform;

• System implementation, configuration, including extensive use of automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), of key solution components and associated cybersecurity controls, network infrastructure, application software, database instances, and other components;

• Plan, evaluate and execute capacity optimization, updates, upgrades and other lifecycle activities associated with the solution; troubleshoot common infrastructure and application problems; provide escalation support for service availability and performance issues;

• Create and maintain detailed and accurate system documentation, including design and configuration plans, design diagrams, task-oriented procedures, operations and maintenance plans, etc.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

Specific qualification requirements for the position include the following:

• Cloud Platforms & Orchestration: Extensive experience deploying and managing workloads on Amazon Web Services (AWS) using CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible for Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Proficient in Kubernetes for container orchestration across hybrid environments, including RHEL-based clusters.

• Operating Systems & Automation: Deep expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems engineering, including secure configuration, system hardening, and lifecycle management. Skilled in Ansible Automation Platform for configuration management and orchestration across RHEL and cloud-native environments.

• Monitoring & Observability: Integrated monitoring solutions using Nagios, AWS CloudWatch, Splunk to ensure system health, performance, and security compliance across cloud and on-premises infrastructure.

• DevOps & CI/CD Tooling: Hands-on experience with Git, Terraform, Ansible, and Jira for version control, automation, and agile delivery. Strong background in containerization using Kubernetes and managing CI/CD pipelines for scalable deployments.

• Security & Identity Management: Advanced knowledge of secure authentication and access control mechanisms, including Active Directory, Entra ID, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and conditional access policies. Experience implementing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and secure application delivery frameworks.

• Cloud Services & Architecture: Proficient in designing and supporting AWS environments, including compute, storage, networking, and security services. Skilled in cloud-native architecture and hybrid cloud integration strategies.

Experience & Expertise:

5–7 years of progressive experience in systems engineering, cloud infrastructure implementation, and enterprise support functions. Proven ability to deliver secure, scalable, and automated solutions in complex environments.

• Advanced knowledge of secure configuration benchmarks and hands-on experience in system hardening;

• Thorough understanding of network infrastructure, concepts of operation, and protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, Syslog, etc.

• Knowledge of zero trust architecture (e.g., Zscaler) implementation, as well as working experience with network routing, switching, and firewall configuration is a plus

• Working knowledge of endpoint security (e.g., Defender, Trend Micro), SIEM (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel), vulnerability scanning (e.g., Tenable Nessus/Security Center), and other systems and security management tools

• Demonstrated time management and organization skills while working in a fast-paced, multidiscipline team environment;

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

• Strong communication (oral and written) skills;

• Proficiency with workflow and lifecycle management systems (e.g. Atlassian Jira)

Education and Certification:

• Education:

o Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a Related Engineering Discipline

o Exceptions are possible depending on YOE

• Certification: Must be obtained within 6 months – employer will pay for exam

• AWS Certified Solution Architect

• Linux + / RHCSA / RHCSE

• Security 130-190k per year annual salary. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.