Senior IT Systems Engineer

At SJE, we are more than a company — we are a family of brands with a shared vision and mission to provide industry‑leading, innovative, and reliable control and monitoring solutions that improve efficiencies, protect the environment, and deliver dependable solutions to our valued customers. We are looking for a Senior IT Systems Engineer to support our corporate IT team. This role will work out of our New Hope or Plymouth, MN locations.

As our Senior IT Systems Engineer, you will play a key technical leadership role in designing, securing, and operating our modern cloud and infrastructure platforms. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in Microsoft‑centric environments, enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, and wants to help shape the future of IT in a multi‑site, operational business.

In this role, you will be a hands‑on technical leader responsible for Microsoft Entra , Intune, Azure services, VMware virtualization, and core infrastructure services. You’ll collaborate closely with IT Support, Cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and well‑documented solutions that support business growth and resiliency. Other duties will include:

• Design, implement, and manage Microsoft Entra  (Azure AD), including Conditional Access, MFA, identity governance, and least‑privilege access.
• Lead Microsoft Intune and endpoint management initiatives, including Autopilot, compliance policies, configuration profiles, and security baselines.
• Ensure secure user and device lifecycle management across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Architect, maintain, and support VMware environments (hosts, clusters, storage, and backups).
• Support on‑prem and hybrid infrastructure, including Windows Server, storage platforms, and core services.
• Monitor system performance and availability; proactively identify and mitigate risk.

• Perform advanced system administration: server hardening, patching, vulnerability remediation, and incident response support.
• Partner with cybersecurity leadership on audits, security reviews, and remediation efforts.
• Ensure systems meet organizational security standards and industry best practices.

• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex infrastructure and cloud issues.
• Work within Jira Service Management to track incidents, requests, and changes.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and support staff; provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve reliability, security, and efficiency.

• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Entra  (Azure AD), Microsoft Intune/Endpoint Manager, VMware virtualization platforms, Windows Server, and enterprise infrastructure services.
• Excellent Change Management and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting multi‑site or hybrid environments.
• A collaborative mindset with strong communication and leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field plus 7+ years of experience or equivalent experience with Systems Engineering at mid‑to‑large companies.

• Paid Time Off:
  Up to 120 hours in the first year plus 8 paid holidays.
• Competitive salary: $85,000–$96,000 per year depending on experience.
• Robust benefits package including health, life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, dental, and vision.

SJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.