Senior Systems Engineer (Business Unit: Projects)

SquareDomain; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SquareDomain is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Austin, Texas, to enhance the reliability, efficiency, and performance of client systems. This role involves coordinating design and support for complex platforms while ensuring compliance with enterprise standards.

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills in Microsoft technologies and networking, with 5+ years of experience in a related field. A degree is valued but not mandatory for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a relevant field.
• Degree valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design and support multiple complex platforms.
• Consult with business units for platform configuration.
• Ensure systems conform to established standards.
• Document enterprise standards and procedures.
• Provide technical support to teams.

Skills

Technical expertise

Project management

Problem-solving

Microsoft technologies proficiency

Networking knowledge

Storage solutions

Education

Degree (valued but not required)

Tools

Windows Server

Microsoft Exchange

SQL Server

Hyper-V

VMWare

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer (Business Unit: Projects)

The Senior Systems Engineer leverages technical expertise in end user engineering to strengthen the reliability, efficiency, and performance of client systems. This role is a technical partner to implement established standards and procedures supporting the client’s managed infrastructure, ensuring operational stability.

Key Accountabilities

Responsible for implementing reliable solutions that maintain the integrity of existing infrastructure while meeting the customer’s objectives, working effectively in a team to establish synergies with IT peers across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead the design, testing, evaluation, implementation, and support for multiple complex platforms of large size and complexity (hardware, operating systems, software, systems tools and IT processes).
• Consult with other business units (e.g., application development groups, Field Services Technical Support) to configure platforms for product installation.
• Ensure platforms/systems conform to established enterprise/industry standards (systems management, security, operating systems, etc.) and reference models.
• Design and document enterprise standards and procedures.
• Serve as a point of escalation, providing technical support to Support Technicians and Field Services teams.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Purpose Driven: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems, applies relevant technical processes, and evaluates business requirements to recommend technologies that enhance availability, reliability, scalability, and security.
• Project Management: Manage client projects, coordinate activities with internal and external technology owners/service providers, communicate effectively, and handle aggressive mission‑critical deadlines.
• Executes with Tenacity: Demonstrate dedication, task management, and the ability to complete assignments on time.
• Technical Prowess: Proficient in core Microsoft technologies (Windows Server 2003–2016, Microsoft Exchange 2003–2016, Office 365, SQL Server 2000–2016), firewalls, switches, routers, networking (LAN, WAN, VMPLS, VLAN, routing, firewalls), clustered environments, storage solutions (MD, Compellent, HP, Nimble, QNAP), virtualization (Hyper‑V, VMWare), VOIP troubleshooting, and on‑site support.

Other Expectations

Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances and future trends.

Experience & Education

• 5+ years experience
• Degree valued but not required

Behavioral Traits for Success

• High standard of quality for work performed
• Tenacity, adaptability, and stress tolerance
• Proactive steps to achieve objectives