Systems Engineer Specialist Mendota Heights, MN

Systems Engineer Specialist

We are looking for a Systems Engineer Specialist to support and strengthen a complex technology environment. This role focuses on infrastructure reliability, network security, Microsoft 365 administration, and cloud-connected systems while helping ensure strong operational performance across the organization. The ideal candidate brings hands-on systems administration experience, sound troubleshooting ability, and a proactive approach to improving resilience, security, and documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day health of core infrastructure, including Windows servers, network hardware, firewall platforms, and related system components, while applying updates and configuration changes as needed.

• Safeguard the environment by administering security controls, reviewing firewall activity, and maintaining protections such as antivirus, malware defense, intrusion prevention, and wireless security measures.

• Perform Hyper-V administration and continuity validation activities, including failover exercises and readiness checks that support disaster recovery objectives.

• Track performance across systems, applications, cloud services, and network resources, and build meaningful alerts, dashboards, and reports to improve visibility and response times.

• Manage Microsoft 365 technologies such as Exchange Online, SharePoint, One Drive, Teams, Intune, Defender, and Entra  an emphasis on security, usability, and service reliability.

• Support Azure-based and hybrid infrastructure by assisting with cloud workloads, identity synchronization, and connected services that enable secure operations across on-premises and cloud environments.

• Administer identity and access processes, including account lifecycle controls, device enrollment, conditional access policies, access reviews, and role-based permissions.

• Maintain backup and recovery operations through routine validation, restoration testing, retention oversight, and participation in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

• Create and update technical standards, system documentation, architecture records, and operational procedures while contributing to assigned technology initiatives and broader IT support needs.