Hybrid Cloud Systems Engineer | Windows, VMware, Azure

Charles River Associates International; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Immigration support

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Charles River Associates (CRA) is seeking a Systems Engineer to join its global IT team. The role supports a hybrid Windows-based infrastructure, VMware, and cloud technologies, with on‑premise and cross‑regional responsibilities.

Responsibilities include administering Windows servers, VMware vSphere, Active Directory, and automation with PowerShell, plus on-call rotations and cross‑functional collaboration across offices in Boston, Chicago, London, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
• 3+ years of significant experience working within a hybrid on premises/cloud environment.
• MCSA preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of Azure with minimum AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals qualification.
• Ability to build a well-documented and robust PowerShell script from the ground up.
• Proficient with core technologies: Office 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, RBAC.
• Experience working in a geographically dispersed cross-functional team.
• Experience with VMware vSphere/VCF.

Responsibilities

• Install/configure, operate, maintain and troubleshoot systems hardware and software in a Global Windows server environment.
• Install/configure, operate, maintain and troubleshoot Windows Servers.
• Install/configure, operate, maintain and troubleshoot VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi.
• Provide Level 2 support to the Service Delivery team.
• Active Directory and Entra Administration, Group Policy & RBAC.
• Automate common administrative tasks.
• Rotate off-hours on-call support.
• Complete fast-paced and high-volume work order requests.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Hybrid on-prem/cloud experience

Office 365

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

RBAC

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)

Tools

Azure (AZ-900)

VMware vSphere/VCF

Job description

Charles River Associates (CRA) is seeking a Systems Engineer to join its global IT team. The role supports a hybrid Windows-based infrastructure, VMware, and cloud technologies, with on‑premise and cross‑regional responsibilities.

Responsibilities include administering Windows servers, VMware vSphere, Active Directory, and automation with PowerShell, plus on-call rotations and cross‑functional collaboration across offices in Boston, Chicago, London, and more.