System Engineer

Job Title: Systems & Security Engineer

Duration: Direct hire

Our client is hiring a Systems & Security Engineer to help support and secure their critical infrastructure including networking, virtualization, cybersecurity, systems administration, and hands-on escalation support. The ideal candidate is technically sharp, operationally reliable, and security-minded professional who enjoys variety, thrives under responsibility, and sees mentorship and collaboration as part of the job.

• Oversee and support the Hyper-V datacenter environment, including ERP-connected SQL workloads, backup solutions, Net App storage, and physical host systems.
• Configure and manage networking infrastructure such as Layer 2 switches, VLANs, trunking, cabling, and edge devices (Cisco, Meraki, Uni Fi).
• Administer and monitor firewalls, site-to-site VPNs, routers, and user access technologies to ensure reliable connectivity and security.
• Drive security operations by managing vulnerability scans, patching, system hardening, endpoint protection, and perimeter defense monitoring.
• Investigate, respond to, and remediate security alerts or user-reported incidents, including after-hours resolution when necessary.
• Maintain and enforce identity and access management policies across Office 365 tenants, Active Directory, and collaboration platforms.
• Serve as an escalation point for the Helpdesk team, providing coverage during high demand or staff absences.
• Develop, document, and uphold standard operating procedures and technical guidelines for systems and security operations.
• Assess, test, and deploy new tools, third-party services, and infrastructure enhancements in partnership with the IT team.
• Collaborate with all internal stakeholders — from staff to executives — to resolve technical issues and gather requirements.
• Mentor Helpdesk and junior IT staff, fostering a collaborative and solutions-oriented culture within the team.
• Participate in the on-call rotation, providing backup coverage and addressing urgent security or infrastructure issues as required.

• 3–5 years of experience across systems, security, and networking functions
• Hyper-V environments, server/storage management, and backup solutions
• Cisco-based Layer 2 networking (VLANs, trunking, switch configs, cabling)
• Firewalls, VPNs, conditional access, MFA, and endpoint protection
• Microsoft 365 administration and multi-tenant support
• A strong record of independent troubleshooting and responsible change management
• Professionalism and communication skills suited to C-level and frontline staff alike
• A team-first, initiative-driven work style — able to execute without micromanagement

• Power Shell scripting or automation experience
• Exposure to user security training or awareness programs
• Familiarity with CIS/NIST-aligned best practices and hardening standards
• Previous experience in smaller teams with wide access across the tech stack

• Associate

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• IT Services and IT Consulting