Junior System Engineer
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Talan
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
Location:
NYC (Hybrid – at least 3 days onsite/week)
Visa Sponsorship:
We offer sponsorship under specific treaty-based U.S. work visas, including TN and E-2 (for eligible Canadian, Mexican, and French citizens). We do not support or transfer other visa types (e.g., H-1B).
One of our clients, a leading software company operating in the telecommunications and network optimization sector, is seeking a System Engineer to join its technical team. This role focuses on software deployment, system integration, infrastructure support, and customer-facing technical activities within enterprise environments.
Role and responsibilities- Deploy, configure, and upgrade software solutions in customer environments.
- Design and recommend optimal system architectures and deployment models.
- Provide technical support related to system integration, databases, licensing, and infrastructure.
- Deliver administration and technical training to customers.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting activities.
- Support pre-sales and post-sales technical engagements, including evaluations, proof of concepts, installations, and production support.
- Collaborate with internal engineering, support, and customer success teams to ensure successful implementations.
- Participate in automation and process optimization initiatives.
- Windows and Linux environments
- Virtualization technologies (VMware, Citrix)
- Databases:
Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB - Scripting & Automation:
Power Shell, Python, Bash - Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
- Containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (nice to have)
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 2-4 years of experience in system administration, software deployment, infrastructure support, or database administration.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with virtualized environments.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
- Scripting experience, ideally with Power Shell, Python, or Bash.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact directly with customers.
- Ability to work across infrastructure, software, database, and cloud-related topics.
- Experience with enterprise software deployment and support.
- Knowledge of automation platforms and workflow orchestration.
- Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Previous customer-facing or consulting experience.
- Competitive salary between USD $65,000 - US $80,000
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
- 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
- Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
- Voluntary STD and LTD
- Commuter/transit benefits
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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