Senior IT Systems Engineer

DP Electric Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

ESOP – 100% employee-owned

Job summary

DP Electric Inc. is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support the company’s IT infrastructure, including servers, virtualization, storage, networking, firewalls, identity services, cloud infrastructure, and physical technology like alarm, door access, cameras, and A/V systems.

The role reports to the Director of IT and leads complex projects across multi-site deployments, partner vendors, and managed service providers while ensuring security, reliability, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, with 6+ years progressive IT experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V).
• Strong knowledge of networking, firewalls, cloud infrastructure, security, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Experience deploying physical tech (cameras, access control, alarm, A/V) and coordinating vendors/subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Designs, deploys, and maintains server, virtualization, storage, networking, firewall, and cloud infra.
• Maintains physical tech systems (alarm, access control, cameras, A/V) and their network.
• Monitors performance, capacity, and availability; addresses constraints before outages.
• Leads IT projects spanning infra, physical tech, ERP deployments, and cloud.
• Plans timelines, manages dependencies, and coordinates resources.
• Serves as tech lead for vendors, subcontractors, and MSPs on design & installation.
• Plans upgrades, migrations, and cutovers with minimal business disruption.
• Supports cybersecurity: patch management, endpoint hardening, security controls.
• Designs, tests backup and DR procedures; verifies recovery objectives.
• Maintains compliance and documents architectures and standards.
• Automates admin tasks via scripting and configuration management.
• Provides mentoring and escalation support to IT staff.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V)

Networking

Firewalls

Cloud infrastructure

Security fundamentals

Backup & disaster recovery

Scripting & automation (PowerShell)

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure/AWS environments

Entra ID

Job description

Description

About DP Electric

DP Electric is a 100% employee-owned, leading electrical contractor dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions across commercial and industrial projects. We strive to be the preferred contractor in the Southwest, not only for our clients, but also for individuals entering the workforce who seek a meaningful and lasting career.

We’ve consistently been recognized as a Top Company to Work for in Arizona, known for our strong company culture, commitment to employee success, and people-first approach.

• Award-winning Employer: Our workplace culture, employee engagement, and benefits have earned us repeated accolades as a top employer.
• Employee-focused: We listen to employee feedback and act on it, resulting in better health benefits, improved time-off policies, and meaningful recognition programs.
• Professional Growth: We invest in our people. From mentorship and career advancement to our in-house apprenticeship program, we help professionals at every stage grow in their careers.
• Employee-owned: As a 100% employee-owned company, every team member has a stake in the success of the organization and benefits directly from its growth.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to join our team. The Senior IT Systems Engineer is a senior technical leader who reports to the Director of IT and is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting the IT infrastructure the organization runs on, including the physical systems within company buildings and the virtual systems behind them. This role owns servers, virtualization, storage, networking, firewalls, identity and access services, and cloud infrastructure, alongside physical technology such as alarm, door access, camera, and A/V systems, and keeps the environment available, secure, and recoverable. The Senior IT Systems Engineer evaluates business and technical requirements, designs scalable solutions, and takes ownership of complex implementations from initial planning through successful deployment and ongoing support.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs, deploys, and maintains server, virtualization, storage, networking, firewall, and cloud infrastructure, and administers identity and access services such as Active Directory, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365.
• Designs, deploys, and maintains physical technology systems across company buildings, including intrusion alarm, door access, camera, and A/V systems and their supporting network, from scope and layout through installation and commissioning.
• Monitors system performance, capacity, and availability, and addresses constraints before they result in outages.
• Leads complex IT projects spanning systems infrastructure and physical technology, including building buildouts, network infrastructure, A/V, surveillance, access control, alarm, server and virtual environments, cloud, and ERP deployments.
• Develops project plans, manages timelines and dependencies, coordinates internal resources and stakeholders, and surfaces technical challenges early.
• Serves as the technical lead for vendors, subcontractors, and the company’s managed service provider, defining requirements, reviewing designs and submittals, coordinating site work, and verifying installations match what was specified.
• Plans and executes upgrades, migrations, and cutovers with minimal disruption to the business.
• Supports the company’s cybersecurity program, owning patch management, server and endpoint hardening, and infrastructure security controls, and directs IT support staff through alerts, incidents, and remediation.
• Designs, performs, and tests backup and disaster recovery procedures, verifying that recovery objectives can be met.
• Maintains compliance with company policies and cybersecurity requirements, and documents infrastructure architecture, configurations, and standards.
• Automates routine administration and provisioning through scripting and configuration management, and advises IT leadership on infrastructure capability, risk, and investment.
• Provides technical direction and mentorship to IT support staff, serving as the escalation point for issues they cannot resolve.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, and six (6) or more years of progressive IT experience, including at least four (4) years leading technical projects, initiatives, vendors, or IT teams.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper‑V.
• Demonstrated knowledge of networking, firewalls, cloud infrastructure, security fundamentals, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Hands‑on experience deploying physical technology such as cameras, access control, alarm, or A/V systems, including coordinating the vendors and subcontractors who install them.
• Strong troubleshooting and project‑management skills, with effective communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred

• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator or Solutions Architect, VMware VCP, or AWS Solutions Architect.
• Experience administering Microsoft 365 and Azure or AWS environments, with PowerShell scripting and automation, and enterprise application or ERP deployments.
• Experience supporting a cybersecurity program, including security controls, monitoring, and incident response.
• Experience supporting multi‑site or field‑based operations, alongside a managed service provider and low‑voltage subcontractors.

OR an equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience that results in the successful performance of the job. Additional education may substitute for required experience on one‑for‑one year basis or vice versa.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of servers, virtualization, storage, networking, firewalls, cloud infrastructure, and identity and access services such as Active Directory and Microsoft 365.
• Knowledge of physical technology systems, including A/V, surveillance cameras, access control, and alarm systems.
• Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity fundamentals, including patch management and endpoint hardening.
• Skill in scripting and configuration management to automate routine administration and provisioning.
• Ability to evaluate business and technical requirements and design scalable, secure IT solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, a managed service provider, and business stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to mentor and provide technical direction to IT support staff.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of project outcomes from concept through completion.

Work Environment

• Primarily a desk-based office environment, with travel to company facilities and active jobsites to support deployments and oversee vendor and subcontractor installations. Hands‑on periods in server and network rooms may require lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, and kneeling. Jobsite visits require personal protective equipment, and maintenance windows or system cutovers may occasionally fall outside standard business hours.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become a company owner through our 100% employee-owned model
• Paid time off and holidays
• Ongoing training and development programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

DP Electric is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.