Systems Engineer

Element Care; Lynn (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Care in Lynn, MA is seeking a Systems Engineer to manage mid-to-large Windows Server environments and oversee hybrid-scale infrastructure. The role includes security hardening, cloud integrations, and cross-team collaboration to ensure reliability and performance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience with Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Azure, AD, and virtualization, and is comfortable with after-hours support when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years managing mid-large Windows Server environments.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, AD, DNS, Group Policy, PowerShell, SQL, VMware.
• Knowledge of Windows security hardening, patching and upgrades.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Covid vaccinated preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configures and administers enterprise Windows Server environments across on-premise and virtualization platforms.
• Monitors health and performance with tools like LogicMonitor.
• Responds to incidents, including after-hours support.
• Participates in planning, modernization, and reliability initiatives.
• Collaborates with teams to support production systems and resolve complex issues.
• Leads server migrations and new software implementations as needed.
• Performs regular maintenance and system improvements.

Skills

Windows Server

PowerShell

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Azure

VMware

Group Policy

SQL

DNS

Security hardening

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Active Directory

DNS

Group Policy

PowerShell scripting

SQL

VMware virtualization

Job description

Systems Engineer

Element Care Lynn, Massachusetts, United States

About this position

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Systems Engineer is responsible for managing and supporting a mid-large-scale Windows infrastructure. This is a hybrid role.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Configures, administers and supports enterprise-scale Windows Server environments across on-premise, physical, virtual, VMware, Citrix, and Nutanix platforms, ensuring stability, performance, and security.
• Monitors the health and performance of the systems using monitoring tools (LogicMonitor).
• Responds to urgent and escalated support cases, including after-hours and weekend incidents-to maintain uninterrupted operations in mission-critical environments.
• Participates in infrastructure planning, lifecycle management, and modernization initiatives to enhance system reliability and scalability.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support production systems, resolve complex issues.
• Implements security best practices, including antivirus solutions, encryption, and secure authentication mechanisms.
• Assists with or lead technical projects, such as server migrations, new software implementations, or cloud integration.
• Optimizes system performance through regular maintenance, updates, and improvements.
• Performs other duties as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience managing mid-large Windows Server environments.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, PowerShell scripting, SQL, and VMware virtualization.
• Knowledge of Windows security hardening, patching, and upgrades.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Seeking a self-motivated individual passionate about emerging technologies and continuous self-learning.
• Covid vaccinated preferred.

Salary range:

120k to 135k

Element Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Element Care is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.