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Senior Systems Engineer

Rochester, NY ยท Hybrid

$103K - $141K/yr

Who we are looking for The Senior Systems Engineer designs, implements, secures, and supports ... Enterprise Projects & Architecture * Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise initiatives, including ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Rochester, NY ยท On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

Who we are looking for The Senior Systems Engineer designs, implements, secures, and supports ... Enterprise Projects & Architecture * Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise initiatives, including ...

... software architecture, R&D and regional engineering teams. * 30+% travel to customer / project ... Understanding of V-model systems engineering process. * Experience with Application Lifecycle ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Henrietta, NY ยท On-site

$113K - $166K/yr

... software architecture, R&D and regional engineering teams. * 30+% travel to customer / project ... Understanding of V-model systems engineering process. * Experience with Application Lifecycle ...

Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities. Validate outcomes with ... As a Senior Manager in our Digital Integration & Architecture practice, you'll be an enterprise ...

Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities. Validate outcomes with ... Responsibilities - Architect and manage master data management solutions - Lead significant ...

Data Architect

Rochester, NY ยท On-site

$63 - $81/hr

... systems. You bring deep expertise in enterprise data architecture and understand how to connect ... You are comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, collaborating across functions, and balancing ...

Data Architect

Rochester, NY ยท On-site

$63.25 - $81.50/hr

... systems. You bring deep expertise in enterprise data architecture and understand how to connect ... You are comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, collaborating across functions, and balancing ...

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How much do senior systems architect jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior systems architect in Rochester, NY is $147,326.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $131,800.00 and $158,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the senior systems architect position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Systems Architect, you need a deep understanding of systems engineering, software architecture, and IT infrastructure, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like AWS, Azure, VMware, enterprise integration frameworks, and relevant certifications (such as TOGAF or AWS Certified Solutions Architect) is highly valued. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities help you collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects. These skills are crucial for designing scalable, secure systems that meet organizational goals and adapt to evolving business needs.

How much do senior systems architects make in the US?

Senior systems architects in the US typically earn between $110,000 and $160,000 annually, with salaries varying based on experience, location, and industry. They often require strong knowledge of cloud platforms, network infrastructure, and enterprise architecture tools.

What are the main responsibilities of a senior systems architect on a day-to-day basis?

A Senior Systems Architect typically spends their days designing high-level system architectures, reviewing technical requirements, and collaborating with software engineers, network specialists, and project managers to ensure seamless integration of system components. They often lead architecture review meetings, create detailed documentation, and provide guidance on best practices for system scalability, security, and performance. In addition to technical tasks, they may mentor junior team members and participate in long-term technology planning. This balanced mix of hands-on technical work and strategic oversight ensures that business objectives are supported by robust, reliable IT solutions.

What is a senior systems architect?

A Senior Systems Architect is responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of complex IT infrastructure and software systems. They analyze business needs, create architecture blueprints, and ensure scalability, security, and efficiency. This role requires collaboration with stakeholders, development teams, and IT personnel to align technology solutions with business goals. Senior Systems Architects also evaluate emerging technologies and establish best practices to optimize system performance and maintainability.

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Infographic showing various Senior Systems Architect job openings in Rochester, NY as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,259 per year, or $70.8 per hour.

Senior Systems Engineer

Re:Build Manufacturing

Rochester, NY โ€ข Hybrid

$103K - $141K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago


Job description

ย About Re:Build Manufacturing

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America's next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.

Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We've assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we're leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.

Who we are looking for

The Senior Systems Engineer designs, implements, secures, and supports enterprise IT systems across aย multi-site manufacturing environment. This is aย hands-on senior roleย requiring deep technical expertise, strong operational ownership, and effective partnership with business and technical teams.

The role owns resolving operational issues while also leading infrastructure modernization and enterprise delivery initiatives across hybrid and cloud environments.

What you get to do!Escalation Support & Availability
  • Own and resolveย Tier 3 incidentsย involving hardware, software, identity, endpoints, and infrastructure.
  • Monitor system health, diagnose root causes, and implement permanent fixes to maintain uptime.
  • Serve as theย final resolution pointย for complex, high-impact technical issues.
Enterprise Projects & Architecture
  • Leadย end-to-end deliveryย of enterprise initiatives, including system migrations, new implementations, upgrades, and modernization efforts.
  • Design, configure, upgrade, manage, and solve systems acrossย on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
  • Partner with collaborators to gather requirements, design solutions, implement changes, document outcomes, and complete operational handoff.
  • Establish and enhance standard processes forย system design, testing, implementation, security, and operational support.
Cloud, Identity & Collaboration
  • Design and support solutions acrossย Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Microsoft 365ย within hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
  • Administerย Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), identity governance, and MFA.
  • Support Microsoft 365 collaboration and productivity services includingย Teams, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online,ย Intune, andย Defender.
  • Integrate identity and access controls acrossย Azure, AWS, and on-premises environments, supporting secure authentication, authorization, and least-privilege access.
  • Lead cloud and collaboration migrations, includingย on-premises to cloud,ย tenant-to-tenant, and post-acquisition integrations.
Endpoint, Server & Core Infrastructure
  • Administer and supportย Windows 10 and Windows 11 enterprise endpoint environments, including mixed or partially migrated deployments.
  • Design, monitor and supportย Windows Server environments up to and including Windows Server 2022.
  • Supportย Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, certificates, and core identity services.
  • Administer virtualization platforms includingย VMware and Hyper-V.
Hybrid, Multi-Environment Architecture
  • Design and supportย hybrid architecturesย spanning on-premises infrastructure and cloud platforms.
  • Work withinย multi-forest Active Directory,ย multi-tenant Microsoft 365, andย multi-cloud environmentsย (Azure, AWS, VMware).
  • Partner with software development and digital teams to ensure infrastructure enables secure, scalable solutions.
Networking & Security
  • Design and support network infrastructure includingย firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, and access points.
  • Administer and supportย Fortinet network and security equipment.
  • Implement security-first architectures aligned withย Zero Trust principles.
  • Support regulated environments includingย Microsoft 365 GCC High,ย Azure Government, andย AWS GovCloud.
  • Participate in environments whereย FedRAMP and other regulatory requirementsย may apply.
Automation, Documentation & Leadership
  • Drive automation and scripting to improve reliability and reduce manual effort.
  • Create and maintainย Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs),ย knowledge base articles, andย fixing guides.
  • Provide clear ticket communication and technical guidance to collaborators.
  • Mentor and support other IT and technology teams across the organization.
What you bring to the TeamRequired
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ yearsย delivering enterprise IT solutions end-to-end.
  • 7+ yearsย diagnosing and resolving complex IT issues.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience managing Microsoft Azure environments.
  • Hands-on experience supportingย Windows 10 and Windows 11 enterprise environments, including upgrade planning and mixed deployments.
  • Experience handlingย Windows Server environments up to Server 2022.
  • Deep experience withย Microsoft 365, including Entra ID, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, Defender, and Exchange.
  • Strong experience withย Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, certificates, and hybrid identity.
  • Experience designing and supportingย hybrid, multi-forest, multi-tenant, and multi-cloud architectures.
  • Hands-on experience supporting regulated government cloud environments, including Microsoft 365 GCC High, Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, and environments aligned to FedRAMP and/or ITAR requirements
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document clearly.
  • Strong experience in prioritizing leading competing workstreams.
Preferred
  • Experience withย Fortinetย networking and security equipment.
  • Exposure toย OT networkingย in manufacturing environments.
  • Familiarity withย ITIL processes.
  • Exposure toย CAD systemsย such as SolidWorks.

Location and Work Week: Hybrid Work Week 3 days in / 2 days remote onsite at our Rochester, NY location.ย 

The base salary range for this position is $92,000- $137,000 per year. This range represents the Company's good faith estimate of the base compensation for this role at the time of posting.ย  Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives, subject to Company plans. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits.ย 

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@ReBuildmanufacturing.com or you may call us at 617.909.6275.

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