System Engineer I

America's Car-Mart; Rogers (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

America's Car-Mart is seeking a System Engineer I to join our IT Infrastructure team. This role is ideal for an early-career professional who is passionate about technology, server administration, and maintaining reliable computing environments.

You will support, monitor, and optimize Windows and Unix-based systems while helping ensure system performance, availability, and security across the organization. Join a collaborative team and grow through hands-on experience with enterprise-level

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–2 years of related systems administration or engineering experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and support Windows and Unix-based operating systems, hardware, and utilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system hardware and software issues.
• Monitor server performance and system activities for optimal operation and security.
• Fine-tune system parameters and configurations for efficiency and reliability.
• Perform capacity planning and manage disk space utilization.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures for backups, restores, startups, and shutdowns.
• Identify opportunities to improve the server environment related to capacity, security, patch management, and hardware lifecycle.
• Participate in system integration testing and support infrastructure projects.

Skills

Windows Server

Unix/Linux

System administration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field

Job description

System Engineer I

Join Our Team

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented System Engineer I to join our IT Infrastructure team. This role is ideal for an early-career systems professional who is passionate about technology, server administration, and maintaining reliable computing environments. You will play a key role in supporting, monitoring, and optimizing Windows and Unix-based systems while helping ensure system performance, availability, and security across the organization.

What You'll Do

As a Systems Engineer I, you will:

• Install, configure, maintain, and support Windows and/or Unix-based operating systems, hardware, and related utilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system hardware and software issues.
• Monitor server performance and system activities to ensure optimal operation and security.
• Fine-tune system parameters and configurations to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Perform capacity planning and analysis, including monitoring and managing disk space utilization.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures for routine administration tasks, including system backups, restores, startups, and shutdowns.
• Identify opportunities to improve the server environment by recommending enhancements related to capacity management, security, patch management, and hardware lifecycle planning.
• Participate in system integration testing and support infrastructure projects as assigned.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and ethical standards while supporting our mission and values.
• Maintain consistent attendance and collaboration with team members to ensure timely completion of responsibilities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field; or
• One to two years of related systems administration or engineering experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of Windows Server and/or Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with server hardware, operating system administration, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Understanding of system performance monitoring, security best practices, and disaster recovery concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to build your systems engineering career with hands-on experience.
• Exposure to enterprise-level infrastructure and technologies.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

If you're ready to launch or advance your career in systems engineering and make an impact in a dynamic technology environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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