IT Services Engineer IV

Loffler Companies; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Loffler Companies in Minnesota is seeking an IT Services Engineer IV to architect and implement complex IT solutions for our customers. This role emphasizes advanced troubleshooting, strong customer service, and urgency in delivering results.

You will design and support servers, storage, and networking, document issues, mentor peers, and help improve our product stack while adhering to security controls. A bachelor’s or master’s in IT and relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in IT or related field.
• 5-10 years IT support experience.
• Intermediate or advanced technical certifications.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and time management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good judgment and technical common sense.
• Proficient with server/workstation hardware and software.
• Experience with networking basics.
• Ability to mentor other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Architect advanced IT solutions.
• Design, install and support servers, storage and networking.
• Provide IT generalist support while building technical awareness.
• Document and resolve service requests and escalations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver superior customer service.
• Create and publish knowledge base documentation.
• Contribute to standards and procedures.
• Share new information to improve the team.
• Ensure security controls are followed.
• Mentor and train other engineers.
• Lead projects as technical lead.

Skills

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Time management

Communication

Team player

Independent initiative

Technical judgment

Server hardware

Networking

VMware

Windows Server

O365 migration

Azure

Security controls

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT or related field

5-10 years IT support experience

Intermediate or advanced technical certifications

Tools

VMware

Exchange Administration

Office 365

Azure

Firewall & NAT management

SAN & ISCSI

Job description

Position Summary:

The IT Services Engineer IV will demonstrate advanced troubleshooting skills, possess a passion for customer service, and maintain a true desire to deliver results with a sense of urgency, utilizing best practices, technical skills, technical experiences, common sense, and best judgment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position, with reasonable accommodation, if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in "other related duties as assigned":

• Architect advanced IT solutions.
• Design, install and support server, storage and networking systems for our customers
• Provide IT generalist support to customers while building greater technical understanding and awareness.
• Document and resolve incoming service requests and alerts, including escalations and manufacturer support.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve superior customer service.
• Create and publish documentation in the knowledge base.
• Contribute to and maintain system, installation, and configuration standards and procedures.
• Share newly acquired information with peers to improve support team capabilities.
• Comply with internal security controls and procedures for Loffler and customers.
• Provide mentoring and training of other engineers.
• Approach technical issues with root cause discovery and resolution in mind.
• Pursue mastery of an identified IT specialty that provides teammates a go-to resource.
• Act as technical lead on projects.
• Assist with development of Loffler product stack.
• Responsible for understanding, staying updated on, and abiding by the Employee Handbook as written.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of threedays in office
• Strong attention to detail and follow through skills.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrate excellence in time management and organizational skills.
• Aptitude for creative and alternative solutions.
• Strong desire to learn, demonstrating independent initiative in seeking new knowledge.
• Strong team player.
• Good judgment and technical common sense.
• Proficient in server and workstation hardware, operating systems, and software.
• Strong understanding of networking.
• Understanding of cabling and cabling termination.
• Advanced technical skills across a wide range of products within our product stack.
• Advanced competency in standing up new servers in complex environments and migrating Windows domains.
• Advanced competency in Exchange administration and O365 migration experience.
• Experience configuring Wi‑Fi solutions within our product stack.
• Advanced system and server administration skills.
• Strong proficiency in VMWare.
• Experience administrating routing, switching, and fault‑tolerance solutions.
• Experience deploying ISCSI and Fiber Channel SANs.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing virtualization stacks.
• Advanced proficiency in firewalls and network security including NAT and traffic rules.
• Proficient in the design and implementation of core networks for SAN and virtualization.
• Proficiency with wireless systems and site surveys.
• Experience with Office 365.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, and provide proof of minimum auto insurance coverage as required by state law.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in IT or related technical field (i.e. Computer Science, Engineering) and/or 5-10 years IT support experience.
• Intermediate or advanced level technical certification(s) required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

The posted range for this position represents a good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum starting compensation for this role. In addition to the base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Why Work for Us?

• Top Workplace
• Career Advancement
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability
• Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time, Holidays, Bereavement, and Parental Leave
• Benefits Package including FSA, Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Work Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High energy position dealing with clients on a daily basis.
• Requires occasional evening and/or weekend work for both scheduled and on-call activities.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.

For information on the physical demands of this job, see Human Resources.

Loffler Core Values

What Defines our Culture.

• Positive Attitude: Be Part of the Solution. Motivate Others. Put Extra Effort in All You Do. Everything You Do Matters. Be a Team Player. Don't Fear Failure.
• Integrity: Live the Mission. Be Honest. Deliver on Commitments. Do What is Right. Be Someone Others Can Trust and Count On. Honor Commitment.
• Innovation: Be a Visionary. Welcome New Ideas. Work Smarter. Challenge the Status Quo. Welcome Challenge. Be Committed to Operational Excellence.
• Customer First Focus: Exceed Expectations. Delight Our Clients. Bring Value Every Day. Always Do a Good Job.
• Professionalism: Commit to Excellence. Learn & Improve. Looks and Words Matters. Every Interaction is an Opportunity to Exceed Expectations. Treat Others with Kindness and Respect. Best in Industry; Field Expert.
• Drive for Results: Performance-Orientated. Hard-Working. Refuse to Lose. Accountable. Set Goals to Manage Yourself to Success.

Loffler Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.