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Job Summary:
The Wenger Group is a leading Northeast family-owned food and agricultural products organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. They are seeking a Systems Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization's enterprise IT infrastructure across multiple locations, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise IT infrastructure, including physical and virtualized servers, cloud platforms, and storage solutions.
• Develop and optimize hybrid cloud strategies (AWS, Azure, on-premises) to ensure scalability, security, and cost efficiency.
• Define system security architectures, including access controls, identity management, and compliance with best practices (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies such as AI-driven automation, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Manage Windows Server and Linux environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Administer and optimize virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Nutanix) for compute efficiency and workload distribution.
• Implement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans to mitigate risks and ensure uptime.
• Optimize enterprise storage solutions (SAN, NAS, cloud storage) to support business applications and data growth.
• Lead cloud migrations and optimization initiatives, ensuring a seamless transition to AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud solutions.
• Automate system deployments and configurations using PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, or Python.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation and self-healing systems.
• Integrate cloud-native security controls such as AWS IAM, Azure Security Center, and cloud SIEM solutions.
• Implement and enforce system security best practices, including patch management, hardening, and monitoring.
• Work closely with cybersecurity teams to mitigate risks, enforce Zero Trust security models, and comply with industry regulations.
• Configure and maintain identity and access management (IAM) solutions, including Active Directory, SSO, MFA, and role-based access controls.
• Implement secure configurations and audit controls to support SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST, and ISO 27001 compliance.
• Act as an escalation point for critical system incidents, ensuring rapid diagnosis and resolution.
• Provide Tier 3 support for IT operations, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network-related system issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis for significant incidents and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain detailed system documentation, including architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures, and incident reports.
• Work closely with IT leadership, security teams, developers, and business units to align system strategies with company objectives.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior engineers and IT support staff.
• Lead IT infrastructure projects, including new office setups, cloud migrations, and security improvements.
• Build relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure cost-effective, high-quality solutions.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5-8+ years of experience in enterprise systems engineering, administration, and architecture
• Extensive hands-on experience with Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022) and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS)
• Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix)
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud environments
• Expertise in Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and IAM solutions
• Proven experience in automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform)
• Strong background in backup and disaster recovery solutions (Veeam, Rubrik, Cohesity)
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and best practices for change management and incident response
• Ability to design and implement future-proof infrastructure strategies
• Deep hands-on knowledge of enterprise systems and emerging technologies
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in high-pressure situations
• Ability to lead complex IT projects from planning to execution
• Works effectively across security, infrastructure, and application teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and executive audiences
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic enterprise environment
Preferred:
• Industry certifications preferred, such as: Microsoft: MCSE, Azure Solutions Architect, VMware: VCP, VCAP, AWS/Azure: AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator
Company:
The Wenger Group is an industrial firm that focuses on manufacturing food and various agricultural products for its customers. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Rheems, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.