<p>Role Summary</p> <p>The Senior Systems Engineer at Rand Worldwide is responsible for managing and optimizing the company's IT infrastructure, including physical and virtual servers and networking components. The role involves leading IT projects, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and automating routine functions to improve system performance.</p> <p>This individual will work cross-functionally to support strategic initiatives, provide advanced IT support, and manage vendor relationships while adhering to change management processes.</p> <p>Major Responsibilities/Activities</p> <ul> <li>Manage and maintain physical and virtual server environments </li><li>Administer and troubleshoot Windows operating systems </li><li>Manage backup, security, and system management tools (e.g., SysAid, CrowdStrike) </li><li>Optimize and test network and server performance, identify potential problems, and implement solutions accordingly </li><li>Develop and configure custom scripts to automate routine functions and increase system performance </li><li>Identify and translate business requirements into new opportunities for efficiency </li><li>Provide high Level II and Level III support for the IT Helpdesk </li><li>Lead new infrastructure projects and associated vendor relationships (e.g., company communications, stakeholder management, training/education, etc.) </li><li>Create and follow all Change Management procedures and policies </li><li>Create and maintain lists/spreadsheets/databases of software application license expirations, SSL certificates, and domain renewals. </li></ul> <p>Education Requirements</p> <ul> <li>BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience </li></ul> <p>Experience/Skill Requirements</p> <ul> <li>10-15 year experience in the IT industry </li><li>Experience with IaaS (preferably w/Microsoft Azure) </li><li>Cybersecurity experience </li><li>Experience with virtualization technology (preferably w/Hyper-V and/or VMWare) </li><li>Technical aptitude to evaluate, design, and implement new technologies into the IT infrastructure </li><li>Solid fundamental networking experience (OSI layers, TCP/IP, etc.) </li><li>Basic scripting and PowerShell experience a plus </li></ul> <p>Travel</p> <ul> <li>This position requires up to 5-10% travel. Frequently travel is outside the local area and overnight. </li></ul> <p>Compensation</p> <ul> <li>Year 1 Total Compensation $120,000-$130,000 </li></ul> <p>Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Health, Dental, and Vision </li><li>Health Savings Account with Employer Matching Contribution </li><li>Limited Purpose FSA Account </li><li>Medical Flexible Spending Account </li><li>Dependent Care Assistance Plan </li><li>Short & Long-Term Disability </li><li>Wellness Programs </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Group Term Life Insurance </li><li>Voluntary Life Insurance </li><li>Paid Holidays </li><li>Vacation and Sick Leave </li><li>401(k) with company match </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Service Awards </li><li>Employee Referral Bonus Program </li></ul> <p>Visit us at http://www.rand.com for more information.</p> <p>We celebrate employment equity and diversity! We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on disability, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, provincial or local laws.</p> <p>We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, we will work with you to meet your needs.</p> <p>We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those applicants who are to be considered will be contacted. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without company sponsorship.</p>