Cloud Systems Engineer – Azure Cloud & Infra Ownership

Quanex; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401K Match

Bonus Potential

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Resources

Training & Development

ESPP

Dynamic Culture

Job summary

Quanex is seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer to join our IT infrastructure team across multiple U.S. locations (Cambridge, OH; Houston, TX; Owatonna, MN; Rice Lake, WI; Akron, OH; Sioux Falls, SD).

The role centers on deploying system infrastructures with hands-on ownership of cloud and on-prem environments. You will design, maintain, and optimize cloud environments, manage incidents in ServiceNow, and collaborate with internal teams and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; years of experience may substitute.
• Microsoft or other IT certifications preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in Windows Server and Active Directory administration.
• Experience administering public cloud environments; Azure preferred.
• PowerShell and other scripting languages experience.
• Enterprise Identity Management using Azure experience.
• LAN/WAN networking knowledge to support servers and AD.
• Experience with enterprise backups and disaster recovery strategies.
• Intermediate IT security best practices knowledge.
• Experience with monitoring/alerting platforms like System Center, SolarWinds, Orion, Splunk.

Responsibilities

• Cloud environments are effectively engineered, maintained, planned, and supported.
• Provides advanced technical support and manages ServiceNow incidents.
• Proactively monitors system performance and addresses issues.
• Performs root cause analysis and implements corrective measures.
• Designs and implements system improvements.
• Major IT infrastructure projects are implemented and rolled out.
• Provides clear and detailed technical documentation and knowledge materials.
• Maintains relationships with staff, contractors, and providers.
• Demonstrates a customer service oriented attitude when supporting users.
• Uses analytical and technical skills to resolve issues with urgency.
• Participates in disaster recovery exercises and supports business continuity.
• Uses PowerShell scripting to support systems administration and improve processes.
• Delivers results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with limited direction.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Microsoft or other IT certifications preferred

Tools

Azure

Active Directory

PowerShell

System Center

SolarWinds Orion

Splunk

Job description

Quanex is seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer to join our IT infrastructure team across multiple U.S. locations (Cambridge, OH; Houston, TX; Owatonna, MN; Rice Lake, WI; Akron, OH; Sioux Falls, SD).

The role centers on deploying system infrastructures with hands-on ownership of cloud and on-prem environments. You will design, maintain, and optimize cloud environments, manage incidents in ServiceNow, and collaborate with internal teams and partners.