Senior Systems Engineer

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Company: TESSCO

Location: Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093

Description:

Are you passionate about designing, managing, and optimizing enterprise IT infrastructure? Tessco Technologies, a leader in wireless manufacturing and retail solutions, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join our IT team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies across Windows, Linux, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments.

We are looking for a proactive problem-solver with deep expertise in system architecture, automation, and enterprise-level IT management. If you have a passion for enhancing operational efficiency and implementing scalable IT solutions, we want to hear from you!

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will:
  • Design, build, and maintain enterprise IT environments, including Windows Server, Linux, and Cloud-based infrastructure.
  • Manage and optimize Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, NPS, and Certificate Services.
  • Oversee Linux environments (RedHat/CentOS and Debian-based systems), ensuring high availability and security.
  • Implement and manage virtualization platforms, including VMware and Azure Stack.
  • Administer and optimize cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure and AWS, ensuring scalability and security.
  • Develop and maintain automated patch management systems and IT infrastructure tools.
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot incidents, and conduct root cause analyses.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to streamline IT operations, define best practices, and improve development and deployment processes.
  • Enhance security posture by identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity best practices.
  • Drive automation initiatives using scripting tools to improve operational efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Experience:
  • 3-5 years managing RedHat/CentOS and Debian-based Linux environments.
  • 3-5 years managing Windows Server environments, including Hybrid Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, NPS, and Certificate Services.
  • Significant experience managing Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, including:
    • SCCM / Intune (endpoint management and automation)
    • Defender (security operations and threat protection)
    • Sentinel (SIEM and security monitoring)
    • Purview (compliance and data governance)
  • Hands-on experience managing Amazon Web Services (AWS)in a production environment, including:
    • IAM, RDS, EC2, ECS, and Control Tower
  • Familiarity with containerized environments, particularly Docker.

Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of networking, storage, security principles, and middleware technologies.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, and Bash.
  • Experience with DevOps practices and Agile methodologies.
  • Understanding of security frameworks such as HIPAA, PCI, and NIST 800-53.

Certifications (Highly Desirable):
  • Relevant IT certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS, Red Hat, Cisco, or security-related certifications).

Soft Skills:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Why Join Us?
  • Work with a dynamic and forward-thinking team in a growing technology-driven organization.
  • Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge cloud and automation technologies.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and certification support.

If you are an experienced Senior Systems Engineer with a passion for designing and optimizing IT environments, apply today and be a part of Tessco Technologies!

Tessco Teschnologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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