Senior Systems and Networking Engineer

Senior Systems & Networking Engineer

Full-time Employment

Location: 100% Remote (U.S. Based)

Salary: $156,000 per year

We are seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Senior Systems & Networking Engineer to support and evolve enterprise infrastructure environments across systems, networking, and cloud platforms.

This role is ideal for an engineer who not only solves today’s problems but also designs for tomorrow. You will serve as a senior escalation point, lead troubleshooting efforts, and help shape the technical direction of the environment while supporting mission-critical systems. This role has heavy emphasis on Active Directory/Entra.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a senior escalation resource for complex systems and network issues
• Design, maintain, and optimize Windows and Linux server environments
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and long-term remediation
• Support and enhance Identity & Access Management (Active Directory, IAM)
• Manage and maintain networking infrastructure (firewalls, switches, routers, VPNs)
• Support virtualization and cloud platforms (VMware, Azure, AWS)
• Troubleshoot application, upgrade, and deployment issues
• Create documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures
• Collaborate with engineering teams on infrastructure improvements
• Help manage scope and prevent uncontrolled project creep

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise systems and network engineering
• Strong expertise in:
• Windows Server & Active Directory
• Networking (firewalls, switches, routers, VPNs)
• Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix)
• Cloud platforms (Azure and AWS)
• PowerShell and automation tooling
• Experience in incident response and structured troubleshooting workflows
• Client-facing experience (3–5 years preferred)
• Ability to think strategically about infrastructure growth and stability
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Employment is contingent upon a successful completion of a background check.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current of future visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft (AZ-104, MS-500)
• AWS
• Nutanix
• Extreme Networks

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• Experience in managed services or NOC/MSP environments
• Exposure to:
• Hybrid cloud architectures
• Database recovery and disaster recovery scenarios
• Pen testing, remediation, and compliance requirements
• Leadership or team-lead experience

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who brings more than technical skill. This role requires:

• An engineering mindset with long-term vision
• Strong ownership and accountability
• The ability to balance operations with forward-looking design
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Quarterly profit sharing
• Company-funded 401(k)
• 100% employer-covered individual & family health insurance
• Collaborative, high-performing team environment