Cloud Systems Engineer

Quanex; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period

Bonus Potential

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Wellness/Fitness Resources

Training/Development

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Dynamic Culture & People

Job summary

Quanex seeks a Cloud Systems Engineer to support the deployment and maintenance of cloud and on-premises IT infrastructures across multiple U.S. locations, including Owatonna, MN. The role focuses on engineering, troubleshooting, and project ownership within modern Microsoft cloud technologies.

The ideal candidate will bring Windows Server/AD, PowerShell, and Azure experience, plus strong collaboration with internal teams and external partners to drive major IT projects forward.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computing fields.
• 5-7 years in Windows Server and Active Directory administration.
• Experience administering public cloud environments, Azure preferred.
• PowerShell and scripting experience required.
• Enterprise identity management using Azure beneficial.
• Strong backup and disaster recovery knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and maintain cloud and on-premises environments.
• Provide advanced technical support and manage incidents in ServiceNow.
• Monitor performance and perform root cause analysis when issues arise.
• Design and implement system improvements across IT infra projects.
• Create clear technical documentation and knowledge materials.
• Travel up to 10% and support after-hours as needed.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

PowerShell

Azure

Networking

Disaster Recovery

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

System Center

SolarWinds Orion

Splunk

Job description

Quanex is looking for a Cloud Systems Engineer in Cambridge, OH, Houston, TX, Owatonna, MN, Rice Lake, WI, Akron, OH or in Sioux Falls, SD. The Cloud Systems Engineer will play an integral role in supporting the systems engineering activities of the organization with a key focus on the deployment of system infrastructures. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to many IT infrastructure projects.

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary
• 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period
• Bonus Potential
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Various Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness/Fitness Resources
• Training/Development
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!

What's attractive about the Cloud Systems Engineer position?

• Opportunity to work with modern Microsoft Cloud technologies
• Hands-on role with meaningful technical ownership across cloud and on-premises infrastructure
• Collaboration with internal teams and external technology partners
• Exposure to major IT infrastructure projects

What Success Looks Like

• Cloud environments are effectively engineered, maintained, planned, and supported.
• Provides advanced technical support and effectively manages ServiceNow incidents.
• Proactively monitors system performance, identifies potential issues, and addresses them accordingly.
• Performs effective root cause analysis on failed system components and implements corrective measures.
• Successfully designs and implements system improvements.
• Major IT infrastructure projects are successfully implemented and rolled out.
• Provides clear and detailed technical documentation and knowledge materials.
• Maintains strong relationships with staff, contracting agencies, and outsourced service providers.
• Demonstrates a strong customer service-oriented attitude when supporting users and resolving IT issues.
• Uses strong analytical and technical skills to resolve issues with a strong sense of urgency, especially those that could impact the business.
• Effectively participates in disaster recovery exercises and helps support business continuity.
• Uses PowerShell scripting and coding skills to support systems administration and improve processes.
• Successfully works with limited direction while delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Is willing and able to travel up to 10% and work extended hours/weekends as needed to support business and infrastructure needs.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. Will consider years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Microsoft or other relevant IT certifications are preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in Windows Server and Active Directory administration.
• Experience administering public cloud environments, Azure preferred.
• Experience with PowerShell and other programming/scripting languages.
• Experience with Enterprise level Identity Management using Azure.
• Working knowledge of LAN/WAN networking to supporting server and Active Directory.
• Experience with enterprise backups and disaster recovery strategies.
• Intermediate knowledge of and ability to implement semi-complex IT security best practices.
• Experience with enterprise-grade monitoring, alerting, and management platforms such as System Center, Solar Winds Orion, Splunk, etc.

The salary range for this position is $92K-$112K with the potential to earn an annual

About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.