System Engineer II

City Bank; Idalou (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City Bank is seeking a Systems Engineer II to join the IT team to maintain and optimize a Windows-based environment. The role involves installing and configuring operating systems and applications, and supporting LAN/WAN infrastructure across various environments.

You will proactively monitor systems, enforce security and recovery measures, write automation scripts, and provide escalation support. Collaboration with vendors and internal teams is essential for stability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting Windows Server environments.
• Ability to design, implement, and support LAN/WAN infrastructure.
• Familiarity with system monitoring, backups, and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure.
• Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, applications and system management tools.
• Proactively ensure high levels of system availability and stability.
• Monitor application performance and coordinate fixes with developers.
• Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
• Write and maintain scripts to improve efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support.
• Liaise with vendors for problem resolution.
• Ensure change control and complete configuration documentation.

Skills

Windows Server

LAN/WAN Administration

Scripting (PowerShell)

System Monitoring

Disaster Recovery Planning

Troubleshooting

Communication

Security & Backups

Vendor Liaison

Job description

The Systems Engineer II is responsible for supporting equipment in a Microsoft Windows environment, including design through implementation and support. A System Engineer performs installation, configuration and upgrades, of related hardware and software, in a LAN, WAN and stand-alone environment. A System Engineer provides investigation, diagnostic testing and repair/resolution of system, hardware, software and infrastructure.Essential DutiesManage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructureInstall, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management toolsProactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability and stabilityMonitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixesMaintain security, backup, and redundancy strategiesWrite and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasksParticipate in the design of information and operational support systemsProvide 2nd and 3rd level supportLiaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolutionEnsures change control and other processes and procedures are followed and that configuration documentation is completed when systems are deployed or modifiedProvides timely and clear communications to management and/or clients as appropriateParticipate in disaster recovery tests and planningPartner with peers and management to make informed strategic enterprise decisionsResearch, recommend, and implement streamlined automation processesTraining and knowledge transfer to other team members to ensure continuity of knowledgeEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled