Associate Systems Engineer (Infrastructure)

Michigan Farm Bureau; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Benefits package

Job summary

Michigan Farm Bureau is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer (Infrastructure) to support and improve our IT infrastructure. Under guidance, you will assist with configuring servers, virtualization, storage, and core Windows services, while learning standard infrastructure practices.

You will monitor health and capacity, perform initial troubleshooting, apply patches, backups, user administration, and ticket requests in line with security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience required.
• 2–4 years of experience supporting infrastructure, systems administration, or IT operations.
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems; basic networking concepts.
• Ability to follow change control and operational procedures, with attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installing, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining server, storage, virtualization, and core Windows services.
• Monitor system health, capacity, and alerts; perform initial troubleshooting and escalate issues per procedures.
• Support patching, backups, user/group administration, and service requests in accordance with security standards.
• Follow change control processes and document procedures.

Skills

Windows operating systems

Networking basics

Change control procedures

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related field

Tools

VMware

PowerShell

Storage concepts

Job description

Associate Systems Engineer (Infrastructure)

To help support and improve the Farm Bureau Family of Companies IT infrastructure. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will assist with installing, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining server, storage, virtualization, and core Windows services. This role focuses on learning standard infrastructure practices, following change control processes, documenting procedures, and resolving routine issues to keep systems reliable, secure, and available for business operations.

Assist with day-to-day administration and support of server, virtualization, storage, and core infrastructure services under the guidance of senior engineers.

Monitor system health, capacity, and alerts; perform initial troubleshooting and elevate issues following established procedures.

Support routine operational tasks such as patching, backups, user/group administration, and service requests in accordance with security standards.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related field required, or equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience (internship, co-op, or employment) supporting infrastructure, systems administration, or help desk/IT operations.
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems; basic understanding of networking concepts required.
• Ability to follow change control and operational procedures, with attention to detail and a focus on reliability.

Preferred

• Familiarity with VMware, basic storage concepts, and/or PowerShell; relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Security+, or Microsoft) are a plus.

Note: This is a Hybrid position working both Remotely from the State of Michigan, and three days per week On-site at the Farm Bureau Center located in Lansing, Michigan.

Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

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