IT Systems Engineer - Enterprise Infra Windows/Linux + ESOP

Challenge Mfg. Company LLC; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP program

Health insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the IT Infrastructure team in Walker, MI. You will design, deploy, and maintain Windows and Linux servers, manage Active Directory and Exchange, and support virtualization platforms such as Nutanix AHV and Hyper-V.

This role emphasizes security, patching, and backup strategies to ensure reliable operations. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of server administration, experience with SCCM/Intune, and strong scripting skills.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of network/support experience.
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux administration.
• Hands-on expertise in Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Exchange, PKI, and System Center.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (Nutanix AHV, Hyper-V).
• Experience with security tools such as Sentinel One, Cisco Umbrella, Duo, and Cisco ISE.
• Familiarity with SAN infrastructure and performance monitoring.
• Experience with SCCM and Intune.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Customer-focused mindset with urgency in addressing business needs.
• Willingness to work weekends and after-hours to support scheduled maintenance or projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer infrastructure solutions to meet project and operational requirements.
• Build, configure, patch, and maintain Windows and Linux servers according to best practices.
• Administer and optimize Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Exchange, PKI, and System Center.
• Implement and support virtualization platforms (Nutanix AHV, Hyper-V) and manage SAN storage infrastructure.
• Monitor system health, track KPIs, perform tuning, and conduct capacity planning for physical and virtual environments.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and process workflows.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity problems quickly and effectively.
• Ensure systems are secure through regular patching, adherence to security best practices, and proactive threat hunting using SIEM platforms.
• Oversee and enhance backup processes to safeguard data integrity and availability.
• Prepare and deliver audit reports and provide clear documentation to support compliance and management requirements.
• Recommend and implement automated approaches to improve efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
• Administer Microsoft licensing for compliance/cost optimization and manage email security solutions to prevent phishing, malware, and unauthorized access.
• Work flexibly with other departments and share knowledge.
• Participate in IT on-call rotation and maintain availability outside of normal business hours to respond to critical system outages, emergencies, and other business impacting incidents as needed.

Skills

Windows & Linux server administration

Active Directory, DNS, DHCP

Troubleshooting

Scripting (PowerShell,Bash)

Analytical thinking

Education

Associates degree in Information Technology or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Nutanix AHV

Hyper-V

SCCM/Intune

SAN storage management

Microsoft System Center

Exchange server

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the IT Infrastructure team in Walker, MI. You will design, deploy, and maintain Windows and Linux servers, manage Active Directory and Exchange, and support virtualization platforms such as Nutanix AHV and Hyper-V.

This role emphasizes security, patching, and backup strategies to ensure reliable operations. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of server administration, experience with SCCM/Intune, and strong scripting skills.