System Engineer

We are seeking a talented Systems Engineer with 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining mission‑critical IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will join our systems engineering team in Willowbrook, Illinois, reporting directly to our Systems Engineering & Information Technology Manager. Due to the sensitive nature of our work, U.S. Citizenship and the ability to pass a rigorous background investigation, drug screening, and working on location are required.

• Design, implement, and support VMware-virtualized and bare‑metal Windows and Linux server environments, ensuring high availability and security.
• Maintain and expand corporate IT environment, including Active Directory, Entra, Azure, Intune, Sentinel One, and other enterprise‑level solutions.
• Configure and maintain network infrastructure such as routers, switches, and firewalls from Ubiquiti, Cisco, Fortigate, and Netgear.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools (Bash, Power Shell, Ansible, etc.) for system provisioning and configuration management.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate virtualization (vSphere, Hyper‑V), containerization (Docker), and cloud‑based resources when applicable.
• Assist in cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability scanning, and remediation; documenting findings in line with NRC RG 5.71, NEI 08-09, and industry best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Configuration of Active Directory, including group policy, and integrating Azure SAML authentication with other vendors.
• Configuration and troubleshooting a diverse spectrum of IoT devices such as cameras, motion sensors, and industrial automation appliances.
• Supporting day‑to‑day IT operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system, network, and application issues promptly.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in systems engineering, with demonstrated Windows and Linux server administration expertise.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in virtualization and containerization, VMware VCP certifications are a plus.
• Proficient with networking, switching, and routing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), Office 365, and Active Directory.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and compliance frameworks (NIST, NRC/NEI/DOE regulations, role-based access controls).
• Experience with Netbox and Snipe-IT.
• Experience with SMB-level storage infrastructure; SAN or NAS.
• Ability to travel 20%.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.