IT Systems Engineer

Cummins Inc; Columbus (IN); Sur place; USD 58 000 - 88 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

Cummins Inc. is seeking an entry-level IT Infrastructure role focused on foundational support for on-premises and cloud environments. You will assist with installation, setup, configuration, monitoring, and routine maintenance to ensure stable and secure operations across diverse platforms.

Documentation and adherence to IT architecture standards underpin daily tasks. The role emphasizes learning and applying scripting techniques, collaborating with senior engineers, and contributing to security

Qualifications

• Strong programming/scripting skills (e.g., Python, Powershell or similar).
• Understanding of system design and architecture; AI preferred.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Nice to have).
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsabilités

• Develops and implements small-scale automation to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Documents basic system configurations, installation steps, and operational procedures.
• Assists in installing, configuring, testing and maintaining hardware, software, and infrastructure components.
• Follows procedures to identify performance issues and escalate to senior engineers.
• Supports troubleshooting, monitoring, system performance, security, and incident resolution.
• Maintains backups, basic security checks, and recovery tests.
• Learns scripting to automate simple tasks and coordinates with internal teams during implementation.

Connaissances

Programming/scripting

System design & architecture

Cloud platforms

Problem-solving

Formation

Bachelor's in CS/IT

Description du poste

Job Summary

Provides foundational support and maintenance for IT systems infrastructure, assisting in installation, set up, configuration, monitoring and maintenance tasks. Works to ensure stable and secure operations across on-premises and cloud environments, troubleshoot basic issues, and document configurations to meet business requirements in accordance with IT architecture policies and standards.

Provides foundational support and maintenance for IT systems infrastructure, assisting in installation, set up, configuration, monitoring and maintenance tasks. Works to ensure stable and secure operations across on-premises and cloud environments, troubleshoot basic issues, and document configurations to meet business requirements in accordance with IT architecture policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Develops and Implements small-scale automation solutions with guidance from senior engineers to improve efficiency, consistency, and accuracy of day-to-day operations across infrastructure environments. Assists in documenting basic system configurations, installation steps, and operational procedures, infrastructure architectures, system requirements, functional specifications and technical procedures for servers, storage, networks, and cloud environments Assists in installing, configuring, testing and maintaining hardware, software, and infrastructure components. Follows established procedures to identify basic performance issues and elevate as needed to senior engineers. Support troubleshooting, monitoring system performance, system security and resolution of basic infrastructure issues to ensure minimal disruption to system operations. Follows established procedures to perform system backups, basic security checks, and recovery tests. Assists in maintaining compliance with organizational policies and learns foundational practices for system protection and data integrity. Learns and applies basic scripting techniques to automate simple, repetitive operational tasks. Monitors system performance and resource utilization using predefined tools and procedures. Assists in the analysis and evaluation of system and platform performance to ensure applications operate effectively within the infrastructure. Coordinating with internal teams during implementation or troubleshooting activities to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Competencies: Security & Compliance Principles - Applies standards, tools, and best practices to embed security, privacy, and compliance into the design/build/test/operate lifecycle for products, services, apps, systems, software, and configurations—balancing protection, efficiency, and cost. Programming Principles - Applies programming languages, frameworks, and patterns to design, write, configure, test, and maintain software/solutions/systems that are efficient, secure, scalable, and reliable. Data Principles - Governs, models, secures, implements, and observes data flows to ensure integrity, quality, and compliance—enabling trusted, scalable, cost-conscious data use. Modern Development Practices - Applies modern engineering practices and tools—such as Agile/DevSecOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and infrastructure as code to accelerate delivery, improve quality, and reduce risk across the SDLC. Solution Design - Translate business requirements into integrated designs, architectures, patterns, and system interactions that deliver customer value and align with enterprise standards and subject-matter platforms. System Architecture- Creates and evolves architecture system blueprints developing reusable patterns and roadmaps to ensure scalability, resilience, security, and long-term efficiency. Demonstrating Mastery - Maintains essential knowledge and proficiency in relevant domains, tools, technologies, methodologies, or frameworks through targeted credentials and rigorous proficiency, future-proofing organizational skills against strategic needs. Strategic and Innovative Thinking - Evaluates business and technology trends, anticipates future needs, develops creative approaches, and frames innovations to shape strategy and create durable value with cost-aware innovation. Technical Passion & Drive - Models curiosity and excitement for technology by self-initiating continuous development, experimenting with emerging technologies, and identifying insertion opportunities that accelerate business performance. Driving Effective Outcomes - Takes ownership, acts with urgency, and initiates action to turn goals into clear plans, decisions guardrails, and cadences while navigating ambiguity and change to drive momentum and deliver consistent results. Engaging with Impact - Communicates with clarity and purpose to align stakeholders, foster collaboration, build trust, and influence coordinated action across teams and functions to accelerate outcomes. Values Differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Ensuring Customer Success - Embraces a customer-first mindset to deliver outcomes by linking customer needs and business priorities to aligned solutions, delivery, adoption, satisfaction, and realized value through sustained engagement that builds partnership and trust. Education, Licenses, Certifications: College, university, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related subject, or relevant equivalent experience required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. Experience: Minimal relevant work experience required. 1-3 years of experience.
Competencies: Security & Compliance Principles - Applies standards, tools, and best practices to embed security, privacy, and compliance into the design/build/test/operate lifecycle for products, services, apps, systems, software, and configurations—balancing protection, efficiency, and cost. Programming Principles - Applies programming languages, frameworks, and patterns to design, write, configure, test, and maintain software/solutions/systems that are efficient, secure, scalable, and reliable. Data Principles - Governs, models, secures, implements, and observes data flows to ensure integrity, quality, and compliance—enabling trusted, scalable, cost-conscious data use. Modern Development Practices - Applies modern engineering practices and tools—such as Agile/DevSecOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and infrastructure as code to accelerate delivery, improve quality, and reduce risk across the SDLC. Solution Design - Translate business requirements into integrated designs, architectures, patterns, and system interactions that deliver customer value and align with enterprise standards and subject-matter platforms. System Architecture- Creates and evolves architecture system blueprints developing reusable patterns and roadmaps to ensure scalability, resilience, security, and long-term efficiency. Demonstrating Mastery - Maintains essential knowledge and proficiency in relevant domains, tools, technologies, methodologies, or frameworks through targeted credentials and rigorous proficiency, future-proofing organizational skills against strategic needs. Strategic and Innovative Thinking - Evaluates business and technology trends, anticipates future needs, develops creative approaches, and frames innovations to shape strategy and create durable value with cost-aware innovation. Technical Passion & Drive - Models curiosity and excitement for technology by self-initiating continuous development, experimenting with emerging technologies, and identifying insertion opportunities that accelerate business performance. Driving Effective Outcomes - Takes ownership, acts with urgency, and initiates action to turn goals into clear plans, decisions guardrails, and cadences while navigating ambiguity and change to drive momentum and deliver consistent results. Engaging with Impact - Communicates with clarity and purpose to align stakeholders, foster collaboration, build trust, and influence coordinated action across teams and functions to accelerate outcomes. Values Differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Ensuring Customer Success - Embraces a customer-first mindset to deliver outcomes by linking customer needs and business priorities to aligned solutions, delivery, adoption, satisfaction, and realized value through sustained engagement that builds partnership and trust.

College Job type

Entry Level Full-Time

Subfunction

Systems/Information Technology

Degree level

Bachelor

Educational Program

Prefer Computer Science; open to Information Technology, Software Engineering

Start date

At the earliest

Job Skill Requirements

• Strong programming/Scripting skills (e.g., Python, Powershell or similar)
• Understanding of system design and architecture - AI preferred
• Experience with cloud platforms (Nice to have)
• Problem-solving and analytical skills

Required Work Location

On-site with Flexibility

Job

Systems/Information Technology

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Entry Level

Min Salary

$58400

Max Salary

$87600

ReqID

2431706

Relocation Package

Yes

100% On-Site

No

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