Systems Engineer

Alabama Credit Union; Tuscaloosa (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid work eligibility

Job summary

Alabama Credit Union is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, deploy, and sustain a secure, high-performing IT backbone across Windows, Linux, Azure, and virtualized environments. You will ensure reliability, implement backup/recovery, and support business continuity with strong monitoring and governance.

You will work in a hybrid/remote setup and collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to align infrastructure with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or IT or equivalent certifications.
• Five+ years in network engineering or administration with security focus.
• Microsoft Azure, MCSA/MCSE, or CompTIA Server+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows Server, SQL Server, and Linux systems across enterprise environments.
• Manage DNS, SAN, VMware, Active Directory and Office 365 security tools.
• Oversee patching, monitoring, performance, backup/recovery, and incident response.
• Support datacenter tech: virtualization, storage, backup, and zero trust networking.
• Use ITIL-based processes; familiarity with ServiceDesk/ITSM tools preferred.
• Ensure reliability, security, and availability of systems and network infrastructure.
• Diagnose complex issues and implement strategies to improve performance.
• Document networks, create diagrams, and report metrics to IT leadership.
• Collaborate with IT teams and vendors; participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Cisco networking

Citrix

TCP/IP

Routing protocols

VLANs

QoS

Network monitoring

SolarWinds

PRTG

Nagios

Azure networking

Hybrid cloud

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Azure Administrator certification

MCSA/MCSE

CompTIA Server+

Tools

VMware

Active Directory

DNS

Office 365

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus

Ivanti Service Manager

ServiceNow

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to play a key role in building and sustaining the backbone of our IT operations. This position is responsible for delivering a secure, resilient, and high-performing infrastructure that spans Windows and Linux servers, Azure and Microsoft 365 services, databases, and virtualized environments. You will ensure that critical systems remain reliable and efficient, while also strengthening business continuity through effective backup and disaster recovery practices.

By combining technical expertise with a focus on continuous improvement, you will help create an environment where technology drives productivity, innovation, and long-term success

This position is eligible for remote/hybrid work.

Requirements

Experience: Five or more years of experience in network engineering or administration and network security.

Education: (1) A bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent, or (2) achievement of formal certifications recognized in the industry as equivalent to a bachelor's degree (e.g., information technology certifications in lieu of a degree). Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, MCSA/MCSE, or CompTIA Server + are preferred.

Interpersonal Skills: Work involves much person contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for the purpose of first-level conflict resolution, building relationships, and soliciting cooperation.

Technical Skills:

• Hands on experience with Cisco, Citrix, and other networking equipment.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, VLANs, and QoS.
• Proficiency with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios).
• Experience with cloud networking (Azure Virtual Network, or hybrid environments preferred.)
• Ability to create professional presentations using software (PowerPoint, Prezi, etc.)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform administration of Windows Server, database Server, and Linux systems across enterprise environments
• Administer and support core infrastructure components including DNS, SAN, VMware, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange/Office 365, and security tools.
• Manage and maintain security patching, configuration monitoring, system performance, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and incident response protocols.
• Administer datacenter infrastructure technologies such as virtualization, enterprise storage, backup solutions and zero trust network architectures.
• Utilize ITIL-based frameworks for incident, asset, and change management; experience with platforms like ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, Ivanti Service Manager, or ServiceNow is preferred.
• Ensure the reliability, security, and availability of all systems, servers, and network infrastructure.
• Monitor, diagnose, and resolve complex system issues using logical analysis and creative problem-solving techniques.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance system performance, increase operational efficiency, and reduce downtime.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, and process flowcharts to support team operations and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Track and report on system performance metrics, providing actionable insights and clear statistics to IT leadership.
• Collaborate with internal IT teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors to align infrastructure capabilities with organizational goals.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide emergency support during critical incidents or scheduled maintenance windows.

Physical Requirements: During the course of a normal workday, incumbents will sit, stand, walk, see, hear, reach, push, pull use gross and fine motor coordination for activities such as using standard office machines, using paper and routinely lift and carry incidental items such as computers and printers weighing in excess of 40 pounds. Will occasionally stoop, kneel, and lift objects for the purpose of installing desktop software, cables, and networking materials.