Senior System Engineer

Confidential; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead and support enterprise infrastructure initiatives while maintaining operational stability. The ideal candidate will be a highly capable professional with at least 5 years of experience in systems engineering, capable of independently managing complex projects.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining infrastructure, supporting cloud environments, and troubleshooting technical issues. The role demands excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or related technical roles.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute complex technical initiatives.
• Strong troubleshooting, prioritization, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for infrastructure operations.
• Implement security controls and disaster recovery processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Networking

Cloud platforms

Virtualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Backup solutions

Disaster recovery tools

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead and support enterprise infrastructure initiatives while maintaining operational stability across a complex technology environment.

This role requires a highly capable technical professional who can independently execute complex work, manage competing priorities, and consistently deliver reliable, high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise infrastructure and cloud environments
• Support servers, identity management, virtualization, storage, backup, and related technologies
• Serve as a senior technical resource for infrastructure operations and support
• Lead infrastructure projects from planning through implementation and stabilization
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining system reliability and project timelines
• Implement security controls, backup solutions, and disaster recovery processes
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and drive root cause resolution
• Develop and maintain infrastructure documentation, standards, and configurations
• Improve operational efficiency through automation and standardization initiatives
• Collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver technology solutions

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, or related technical roles
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute complex technical initiatives
• Experience supporting cloud platforms, server infrastructure, virtualization, backup/recovery, and enterprise systems
• Strong troubleshooting, prioritization, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multi-site or distributed environments
• Strong infrastructure security and systems hardening experience
• Experience supporting enterprise applications and operational systems
• Experience leading infrastructure modernization or transformation initiatives