IT Systems Engineer 3

Vermont Information Processing; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision and Dental Expense Reimbursement

401k Match & Employer Contributions

Life and Disability Insurance

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

On-site Child Care Center (VT)

On-site Fitness Center (VT)

On-site Health Clinic (VT)

Discounted Gym Memberships

Combined Time Off and Floating Holidays

Flex and Hybrid Schedules

Job summary

Vermont Information Processing is looking for an IT Systems Engineer 3 to join their IT Systems Team in Colchester, VT. This pivotal role involves analyzing, testing, and building cutting-edge solutions focusing on advanced process automation and security. The ideal candidate will design and implement complex software systems ensuring reliability and scalability.

Offering a salary range of $90,000 - $130,000/year based on experience, the position also provides a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and on-site amenities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in software or systems engineering.
• Solid scripting and automation experience.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and virtualization/containerization.

Responsibilities

• Achieve significant process automation using tools like Ansible, PowerShell, and bash.
• Design, implement, and maintain complex systems across various servers and applications.
• Implement best practices for security and compliance.

Skills

Scripting and automation experience

Advanced understanding of Windows and Linux Servers

Networking knowledge (OSI layers, TCP/IP)

Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Familiarity with DevOps principles

Excellent analysis and critical thinking skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ansible

PowerShell

bash

HAProxy

Tomcat

IIS

AWS

Azure

GCP

Nutanix AHV/AOS

Job description

VIP is seeking a highly skilled IT Systems Engineer 3 to join our IT Systems Team. This role is pivotal in analyzing, testing, and building leading-edge solutions, focusing heavily on advanced process automation, security, and scalability. As an IT Systems Engineer 3, you will be a key leader in designing and implementing complex software systems, ensuring they are reliable, secure, and scalable.

Position Type: Full Time, Hybrid. This position will report to our office headquarters in Colchester, VT

Key Responsibilities

• Automation & Scripting: Achieve significant process automation using tools like Ansible, PowerShell, and bash to increase system efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• System Design & Implementation: Design, implement, and maintain complex systems across our x64/x86 servers, applications, and virtualized environments. Implement web hosting technologies such as reverse proxies (HAProxy) and web servers (Tomcat, IIS).
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Perform diagnosis of root cause for incidents, troubleshoot unique challenges, and execute full resolution steps, especially for VIP infrastructure.
• Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain robust system security measures, adhere to SOC1&2 security policies, and assist with audits. Work with 3rd-party cloud solutions (Akamai, Crowdstrike, Okta, Google, Microsoft) where appropriate. Implement Identity and Access Management best practices where appropriate.
• Collaboration & Mentoring: Work closely with IT Security, Middleware, IBMi, and other teams. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced Systems Engineers (Level I, II).
• Strategy & Research: Research new tools and services, leading deployment projects from beta testing to full rollout, and staying current with emerging technologies.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in software or systems engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (relevant certifications and work experience may substitute for a degree).
• Solid scripting and automation experience.
• Advanced understanding of Windows and Linux Servers, and networking knowledge (OSI layers, TCP/IP).
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization/containerization (Nutanix AHV/AOS is a plus).
• Familiarity with DevOps principles, Agile/Waterfall methodologies, and strong adherence to change control and documentation standards.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, MCSE, or CISSP are a plus.
• Excellent analysis, critical thinking, and communication skills, with a methodical and detail-oriented approach.

Compensation

$90,000 - $130,000/year

Compensation is based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, and industry background. The range listed here represents our best faith estimate for the role.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance
• Vision and Dental Expense Reimbursement
• 401k Match & Employer Contributions
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• On-site Child Care Center (VT)
• On-site Fitness Center (VT)
• On-site Health Clinic (VT)
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Combined Time Off and Floating Holidays
• Flex and Hybrid Schedules

All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre‑employment drug screening and background check.