Platform/Cloud Engineer

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement and savings plan with 100%

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Wellness program

Job summary

National Indemnity Company in Omaha, NE is seeking a Systems Engineer to manage Windows-based servers and middleware, install and maintain operating systems, and ensure reliable user environments in a hybrid work setting.

You will lead technical initiatives, mentor staff, analyze inefficiencies, and coordinate maintenance projects to keep systems current and secure, with 50% in-office attendance and on-call support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• 3–5 years of related work experience.
• Experience with Windows Server OS administration.
• Experience with enterprise software installation and administration.
• Basic operation of Microsoft Office and other productivity software.

Responsibilities

• Act as systems engineer for Windows-based servers and middleware applications.
• Install, administer, and maintain operating systems and middleware software to provide required capabilities for the user environment.
• Analyze and identify inefficiencies or problems within middleware systems, determine solutions, and work to resolve issues.
• Provide technical instructions and training to other support staff, offering leadership and mentoring as needed.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems during and outside of working hours based on urgency or nature of the situation.
• Initiate projects, develop project plans, and execute maintenance tasks to keep systems current and secure.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Enterprise software installation

Scripting (PowerShell)

Leadership / mentoring

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

M365

Citrix

VMware

MS Exchange

SQL Server administration

Job description

Job Overview

National Indemnity Company (NICO) is a Berkshire Hathaway Group insurance company founded in 1940. The position is located in Omaha, NE and requires a hybrid work environment with 50% in‑office attendance.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Act as systems engineer for Windows‑based servers and middleware applications.
• Install, administer, and maintain operating systems and middleware software to provide required capabilities for the user environment.
• Analyze and identify inefficiencies or problems within middleware systems, determine solutions, and work to resolve issues.
• Provide technical instructions and training to other support staff, offering leadership and mentoring as needed.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems during and outside of working hours based on urgency or nature of the situation.
• Initiate projects, develop project plans, and execute maintenance tasks to keep systems current and secure.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of related work experience.
• Experience with Windows Server OS administration.
• Experience with enterprise software installation and administration.
• Basic operation of Microsoft Office and other productivity software.

Preferred Skills and Certifications

• Microsoft Azure experience.
• Experience with M365, ITIL or similar methodologies.
• Microsoft certifications.
• Proficiency with scripting technologies.
• Experience with Citrix, VMWare, MS Exchange, SQL Server administration.

Benefits & Perks

• Retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment and 100% employer match up to 5%.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Learning & Development program with 100% upfront tuition reimbursement.
• Subsidized downtown parking and a complimentary on‑site fitness center.
• Competitive time off policies, including parental leave.
• Employee Resource Groups, volunteer and networking opportunities.
• Comprehensive wellness program with an online portal.

Equal Opportunity Employer

National Indemnity Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.