IT Systems Engineer

Abec,-Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

Paid vacation

401K matching

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

ABEC is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to support and advance our global technology infrastructure, including cloud, cybersecurity, networking, and digital transformation.

You will manage enterprise infrastructure, work with Microsoft technologies, design networks, lead upgrades, mentor staff, and strengthen security and continuity programs across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive IT infrastructure or systems engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft cloud and enterprise technologies.
• Advanced networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, and firewalls.
• Experience with servers, virtualization, storage, backups, endpoint management, and cybersecurity.
• Proven troubleshooting, project execution, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and certifications.
• Preferred Certifications: Azure Administrator, Microsoft 365 Administrator, Endpoint Administrator, CCNA, Network+, Security+, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize enterprise infrastructure, networking, cloud, and security environments.
• Support Microsoft technologies including Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online, Purview, and Copilot.
• Design, maintain, and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks, firewalls, VPNs, switching, routing, and Wi‑Fi systems.
• Lead infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and technology improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues and mentor IT support staff.
• Help strengthen cybersecurity, compliance, endpoint management, disaster recovery, and business continuity programs.

Skills

Microsoft Cloud

Networking

Azure

Cybersecurity

Troubleshooting

Project Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Intune

SharePoint

Exchange Online

Microsoft 365

Job description

Description

Build the Future of Technology at ABEC

Are you a skilled IT professional who loves solving complex technical challenges and working with the latest Microsoft, cloud, networking, and security technologies?

ABEC is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to play a critical role in supporting and advancing our global technology infrastructure. This is an opportunity to go beyond traditional system administration and make a direct impact on enterprise-wide initiatives, cloud adoption, cybersecurity, networking, and digital transformation.

What you'll do

As a key member of our Global IT Team, you'll:

• Manage and optimize enterprise infrastructure, networking, cloud, and security environments.
• Support Microsoft technologies including Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online, Purview, and Copilot.
• Design, maintain, and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks, firewalls, VPNs, switching, routing, and Wi‑Fi systems.
• Lead infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and technology improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues and mentor IT support staff.
• Help strengthen cybersecurity, compliance, endpoint management, disaster recovery, and business continuity programs.

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of progressive IT infrastructure or systems engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft cloud and enterprise technologies.
• Advanced networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, and firewalls.
• Experience with servers, virtualization, storage, backups, endpoint management, and cybersecurity.
• Proven troubleshooting, project execution, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and certifications.
• Preferred Certifications: Azure Administrator, Microsoft 365 Administrator, Endpoint Administrator, CCNA, Network+, Security+, or similar.

Why join ABEC?

• Work with cutting-edge Microsoft cloud and AI technologies
• Lead impactful global IT projects
• Collaborate with a talented international team
• Expand your expertise across infrastructure, networking, cloud, and cybersecurity
• Make a visible impact in a growing, innovation-driven organization

If you're ready to take ownership of enterprise technology, solve meaningful challenges, and help shape the future of IT at ABEC, we'd love to hear from you.

Company Background:

For over 50 years, ABEC has been a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC’s unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC’s products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, and stainless steel and single use bioprocess equipment, including bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance (Day 1)
• 3 weeks Paid vacation
• Industry leading 401K plan (40% match!)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• College tuition benefit program
• Employee Referral Program