Senior Systems Engineer: IT Lead for Reliability & Ops

Engineered Structures, Inc. (ESI); Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium coverage for employees

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Engineered Structures, Inc. (ESI) in Meridian, Idaho is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead hands‑on IT infrastructure operations and supervise a team. This full‑time in‑office role covers design, security, disaster recovery, and day‑to‑day system management to support business objectives.

You will drive architectural planning, monitor performance, and mentor direct reports while coordinating with IT staff and business units to ensure reliable technology services.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or associate degree in Information Systems or related field with 5+ years of additional relevant experience, or 10+ years of hands-on experience in Information Systems or IT infrastructure without a formal degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations and performance of the company’s IT infrastructure, identifying and addressing any issues in real time.
• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software, ensuring all systems are functioning efficiently and securely.
• Assess existing IT systems and develop strategies to enhance efficiency, performance, and scalability. Propose new solutions when necessary.
• Design system models, generate specifications, diagrams, reports, and charts for management review, and provide in‑depth analyses to aid decision‑making.
• Work closely with other IT staff and business units to ensure the seamless operation of IT systems aligned with company goals.
• Conduct server and security audits, system backups, and implement disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and system uptime.
• Manage integration of both on‑premises and cloud‑based systems, including databases, email, print, and backup servers.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configuration, processes, and service records.
• Oversee testing for new and modified systems, including end‑user reviews to ensure functionality and usability.
• Engage and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure necessary system‑related products and services.
• Provide second‑tier service desk support and training for all modified and new systems, ensuring smooth user adoption and optimal system performance.
• Monitor system performance, conduct tests, and generate performance reports to identify areas for improvement.
• Manage the performance and professional development of direct reports.
• Maintain regular communication with direct reports through one‑on‑one meetings and feedback.
• Ensure direct reports understand their responsibilities, expectations, and performance goals.
• Coach and develop direct reports to improve individual and team performance.

Skills

IT infrastructure management

Team supervision

Windows administration

Active Directory

Cloud platforms

Disaster recovery planning

Education

Bachelor/technical degree in Information Systems or related field

10+ years hands-on IT/INFRA experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Intune

Configuration Manager

Hyper-V

Cisco Meraki

SQL

Exchange

Job description

Engineered Structures, Inc. (ESI) in Meridian, Idaho is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead hands‑on IT infrastructure operations and supervise a team. This full‑time in‑office role covers design, security, disaster recovery, and day‑to‑day system management to support business objectives.

You will drive architectural planning, monitor performance, and mentor direct reports while coordinating with IT staff and business units to ensure reliable technology services.