Systems Engineer

Waupaca Foundry; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid vacations/holidays

Wellness program

Fitness membership

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our IT team and help manage mission-critical server and system infrastructure across multiple data centers.

The role emphasizes high availability, reliability, and security, with responsibilities spanning Windows Server administration, virtualization platforms, AD/DNS/GP, and after-hours support to ensure continuous operations for our manufacturing and corporate environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience working with server infrastructure.
• Experience with Windows Server and enterprise IT environments.
• Experience with virtualization platforms.
• Experience with Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage server infrastructure across US data centers.
• Build and maintain Windows-based systems for performance and security.
• Configure systems per business and IT requests.
• Provide after-hours support for critical incidents as needed.
• Develop documentation for system configurations and processes.
• Collaborate with teams to define KPIs and SLAs for infrastructure.
• Interface with vendors and, occasionally, customers in a professional manner.
• Assist Security Operations in threat identification and remediation.

Skills

Server infrastructure

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS

Group Policy

PowerShell

VMware

Nutanix

Citrix

Linux

SAN/Storage

365/Entra/Azure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related technical discipline

Job description

About Waupaca Foundry

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 3,500 people company-wide.

Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.

Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

Cast Your Own Future.

More information is available on our website www.waupacafoundry.com

Systems Engineer

Role

The successful candidate is an energetic self‑starter with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, working on a team that implements and supports mission‑critical server and system infrastructure. The Systems Engineer role is responsible for assisting other team members in implementing solutions in consideration of high availability, resilience, manageability, and reliability requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support and manage server infrastructure across multiple US Data Centers.
• Build, manage, and maintain Windows‑based systems, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability.
• Build, and configure systems as requested by the business and other technical teams.
• Support all existing physical and virtual infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance, analyze logs, and troubleshoot systems to ensure optimal uptime and reliability.
• Work with other team members to identify, develop, and support Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for infrastructure systems.
• Provide hands‑on support of systems, software, and technology.
• Identify, scope, and execute project implementations, ensuring that all objectives and deadlines are met.
• Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Identify and implement improvements of processes, support models, and technologies.
• Interface with vendors and occasionally customers, in a professional manner.
• Participate in projects and efforts that may require an after‑hours change window.
• Availability to provide after‑hours support in critical situations.
• Interface with other business units to ensure regulatory and legal compliance.
• Advise other implementers and technicians regarding technical efforts and priorities, step in as Level 3 support when required.
• Work closely with the Security Operations group to assist in the identification, response, and remediation of potential security issues.

Desired Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related technical discipline or sufficient combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience working with server infrastructure.
• Technical and software application support experience with Windows Server.
• Technical experience with various virtualization platforms.
• Experience with enterprise Windows clients and supporting technologies.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy.
• Experience supporting datacenter HVAC and Power systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and manage complex technical issues across a variety of platforms.
• Excellent communication skills, believing in collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Ability to work effectively across a Global IT organization and business functional areas.
• Experience with corporate IT processes such as Change Management, Root Cause Analysis, and Internal Audit.
• Experience with the following technologies is a plus:
  • Windows Infrastructure
  • PowerShell
  • Citrix
  • Linux
  • VMware
  • Nutanix
  • Active Directory
  • SAN/Storage
  • 365/Entra/Azure

Selection Process

If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, reference check/verification, and a pre‑employment drug screen.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employer funded retirement plan
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness program
• Fitness membership
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement

EEO Statement

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.