Systems Administrator

CEI Engineering Associates; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CEI Engineering Associates in Bentonville, AR, is seeking a Systems Administrator to work on-site at our company headquarters in Bentonville, AR. You will manage servers, networks, storage, and engineering software to ensure reliability, security, and high-performance workloads.

The role collaborates with engineering teams, implements automation with PowerShell, and uses endpoint management tools such as Intune and SCCM.

Qualifications

• Windows Server administration, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy engineering.
• Experience with virtualization technologies and disaster recovery planning.
• Scripting and automation using PowerShell or similar tools.
• Experience with endpoint management tools (Intune, SCCM).
• Familiarity with engineering or architecture firm IT environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and support CEI's IT infrastructure.
• Ensure reliability, security, and performance of systems supporting engineering operations.
• Collaborate with technical staff and engineering teams to optimize systems for high-performance workloads.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy

Virtualization technologies

Backup and disaster recovery systems

Network fundamentals

PowerShell

Intune

SCCM

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Azure

AWS

Storage systems

Job description

CEI Engineering Associates in Bentonville, AR, is seeking Systems Administrator to work on-site at our company headquarters in Bentonville, AR.

ABOUT CEI ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC

Established in 1973, we became a leader in civil engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture by approaching each project with the same objectives: to help our clients streamline their processes, increase efficiency, avoid costly mistakes, and drive revenue. With offices in Bentonville, AR, and Dallas, TX, and a dedicated team of more than 190 professionals, we are a diverse, deeply experienced, and inclusive firm ready to help our clients take advantage of every opportunity that comes their way.

We employ hard-working people who want to develop and grow along with our company. We also want to help our employees and their families lead healthy, balanced lives. Therefore, we provide affordable coverage that promotes wellness beyond basic healthcare. By offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and ongoing training, we foster a supportive environment where our team can excel. Most importantly, we aim to give our employees the opportunity to do what they do best every single day.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

As a Systems Administrator, you will manage, maintain, and support CEI's IT infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of systems that support engineering operations, including servers, networks, storage, and specialized engineering software. The Systems Administrator will collaborate with technical staff and engineering teams to ensure systems are optimized for high-performance workloads and project collaboration.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

• Windows Server administration
• Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy
• Virtualization technologies
• Backup and disaster recovery systems
• Network fundamentals (switching, routing, firewall basics)
• PowerShell or scripting for automation
• Endpoint management tools (Intune, SCCM)

Preferred:

• Experience supporting engineering or architecture firms
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit
• Experience with Azure or AWS cloud services
• Experience with storage systems and high-performance workstations
• IT certifications such as:

• Microsoft (Azure / M365 / Windows Server)
• VMware (VCP)
• CompTIA Network + or Security +