IT Systems Engineer

Job Position: IT Systems Engineer - Infrastructure & Automation
Responsibilities and Time Allocation:

1. Server Administration (4hrs)
   • Physical Servers
     • Perform regular software and hardware updates to ensure optimal performance.
     • Manage file systems and server configurations, ensuring security compliance.
     • Monitor server alerts and responds to any incidents or issues promptly.
     • Manage and maintain virtual machines (VMs) hosted on physical servers.
   • Cloud Servers
     • Update and maintain cloud-based servers and virtual environments.
     • Oversee file system management, security configurations, and server alerts.
     • Ensure cloud server configurations meet best practices and security standards.
2. Backup Administration (2hrs)
   • Physical Backups
     • Manage and monitor network backups, ensuring data integrity and recoverability.
   • Cloud Backups
     • Oversee 365 backups, ensuring cloud data is backed up securely and recoverable.
3. Network Administration (2hrs)
   • Maintain and troubleshoot the phone system, switches, firewalls, and WiFi networks.
   • Ensure network security by managing configurations and monitoring for threats.
   • Implement and manage security protocols to protect network infrastructure.
4. 365 Administration (8hrs)
   • Develop and automate solutions using Power Automate and PowerShell for administrative tasks.
   • Manage and maintain the Office 365 environment, ensuring compliance with security and performance standards.
5. MDM Administration (6hrs)
   • Deploy and manage software updates, configuration profiles, and endpoint compliance.
   • Implement and maintain security profiles and compliance standards for all mobile and desktop devices.
   • Manage Autopilot for device setup and configuration, utilizing PatchMyPC for automated updates.
   • Oversee Apple Business Manager for managing Apple devices within the organization.
6. Hardware (2hrs)
   • Conduct infrastructure repair, replacement, and upgrades as needed.
   • Ensure all hardware functions optimally and meets organizational standards.
7. Software Administration
   • Active Directory: Manage user accounts, group policies, and directory services.
   • Azure: Oversee various services including databases, containers, compute resources, DevOps, and hybrid/multicloud setups.
     • Manage identity, integration, migration, monitoring, networking, security, storage, and web/mobile services within Azure.
   • Additional Software: Administer and support tools such as Ignition Cloud, SonicWall, Veeam, Mitel, VMware, Eplan, Sendgrid, and Office 365 services like Exchange and Power Automate.
8. Project Duties (15hrs)
   • Lead and participate in automation projects using PowerShell, Power Automate, and other automation tools.
   • Design and implement solutions to enhance system efficiencies and streamline processes.
9. Auditing (2hrs)
   • Conduct network audits to verify configurations, security, and performance.
   • Audit hardware assets to ensure they meet compliance and organizational standards.
10. Documentation (2hrs)

• Create and maintain documentation for infrastructure, configurations, and processes.
• Review and update existing documentation to ensure accuracy and relevance.

1. Professional Development (1hr)

• Engage in training and research to stay current with industry developments and best practices.
• Participate in online courses and workshops to further develop skills related to system engineering, infrastructure, and automation.

Experience

• Experience with PowerShell
• Experience with PowerAutomate
• 3-5 year's experience as a Systems Engineer
• Experience with Microsoft 365
• Experience with Azure

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for extended periods of time

• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Accessibility: If you need ADA accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources via email

Why Work for Knobelsdorff
In the early 1980s, in a small garage on a plot of family-owned land, Knobelsdorff Enterprises began. At the beginning KE was a small operation, serving local agricultural and industrial facilities. Three decades of hard work, and a commitment to excellence has grown KE into four divisions. Teamwork, and dedication to our core values has expanded our operations nationwide and have grown to surpass 500 employees. We continue to grow, and drive success with the same steadfast dedication, and core values since the start. Join us today!

• We offer our employees a career with plenty of room to grow. We offer customizable training programs, and educational stipends so employees can continue to develop.
• Great benefits with a wide selection of options to choose from. Our benefit package includes a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid health, dental, life, long-term disability, vacation, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match
• We offer an unparalleled culture that allows employees a work/home balance that fits their lifestyle choices. We have paid vacation based on years of service, as well as unpaid vacation to meet your own work/life balance choices.
• We have full time work booked years in advance to offer you sustainable employment.
• For more about our culture visit our careers page at

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