System Engineer

Hire Heroes USA; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Heroes USA in Willowbrook, Illinois seeks a Systems Engineer with 3–5 years’ hands-on experience to design, deploy, and maintain mission-critical IT infrastructure on site. U.S.

Citizenship and the ability to pass background checks and drug screening are required. Responsibilities include implementing VMware Windows/Linux environments, managing Active Directory and Azure services, and developing automation scripts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/IT.
• 3–5 years of systems engineering experience with Windows and Linux server administration.
• VMware virtualization and containerization experience; VMware VCP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain VMware-virtualized and bare-metal Windows and Linux server environments.
• Maintain Active Directory, Entra, Azure, Intune, and enterprise security solutions.
• Configure and manage networking gear (routers, switches, firewalls) from major vendors.
• Develop automation scripts for provisioning and configuration management (Bash, PowerShell, Ansible).
• Collaborate to integrate virtualization and cloud resources as needed.
• Assist in cybersecurity assessments and remediation; document findings.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Active Directory

Networking

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

VMware vSphere

PowerShell

Bash

Ansible

Azure AD

Job description

We are seeking a talented Systems Engineer with 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining mission‑critical IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will join our systems engineering team in Willowbrook, Illinois, reporting directly to our Systems Engineering & Information Technology Manager. Due to the sensitive nature of our work, U.S. Citizenship and the ability to pass a rigorous background investigation, drug screening, and working on location are required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support VMware-virtualized and bare‑metal Windows and Linux server environments, ensuring high availability and security.
• Maintain and expand corporate IT environment, including Active Directory, Entra, Azure, Intune, SentinelOne, and other enterprise‑level solutions.
• Configure and maintain network infrastructure such as routers, switches, and firewalls from Ubiquiti, Cisco, Fortigate, and Netgear.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools (Bash, PowerShell, Ansible, etc.) for system provisioning and configuration management.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate virtualization (vSphere, Hyper‑V), containerization (Docker), and cloud‑based resources when applicable.
• Assist in cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability scanning, and remediation; documenting findings in line with NRC RG 5.71, NEI 08-09, and industry best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Configuration of Active Directory, including group policy, and integrating Azure SAML authentication with other vendors.
• Configuration and troubleshooting a diverse spectrum of IoT devices such as cameras, motion sensors, and industrial automation appliances.
• Supporting day‑to‑day IT operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system, network, and application issues promptly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in systems engineering, with demonstrated Windows and Linux server administration expertise.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in virtualization and containerization, VMware VCP certifications are a plus.
• Proficient with networking, switching, and routing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), Office 365, and Active Directory.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desired Skills

• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and compliance frameworks (NIST, NRC/NEI/DOE regulations, role-based access controls).
• Experience with Netbox and Snipe-IT.
• Experience with SMB-level storage infrastructure; SAN or NAS.
• Ability to travel 20%.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.