Systems Engineer I

Aflac; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aflac Columbus is hiring a Systems Engineer I to support a multi-platform distributed environment at the Digital Services division. The role combines on-site office work in Columbus, GA with remote work, requiring coordination with leadership for a blended schedule.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in CS/IS or related field with 0–2+ years of relevant experience, and is proficient in Windows/Linux, AD, AWS, Azure, and SQL Server.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IS or related field.
• 0-2+ years of experience monitoring, analyzing and maintaining computer system operations.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Supports design/architectural maintenance for multi-platform distributed environments.
• </br>Serves as SME for maintenance and support of customer products
• Troubleshoots and analyzes complex issues across infrastructure products and networking components
• Helps design, implement, configure, and standardize operating systems enterprise-wide
• Regulates system performance and capacity, and tunes systems for optimum results
• Develops disaster recovery plans and tests
• Ensures compliance with security policies and standards
• Ensures data integrity with software/hardware solutions
• Reviews vendor-provided services to meet SLAs
• Plans software/hardware upgrades and system installations

Skills

Integrity

Communication

Self-Development

Customer Service

Change Management

Organizational Goals

Diversity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field

Tools

Azure Active Directory

AWS Systems Operations

SQL Server

Java

Unix Networking

Microsoft 365 / Office 365 administration

Active Directory

Job description

The Company: Aflac Columbus

The Location: GA, US, 31999

The Division: Digital Services

Job Id: 9914

Opportunity: Systems Engineer I

Salary Range: $62,000 - $90,000

Company: Aflac Columbus

Division: Digital Services

Job Posting End Date: 10/8/2026

Worker Designation – This role is hybrid. This means you will be expected to report to one of our Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting with Integrity


• Communicating Effectively


• Pursuing Self-Development


• Serving Customers


• Supporting Change


• Supporting Organizational Goals


• Working with Diverse Populations

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Network hardware and software troubleshooting techniques.


• Lead Medium Projects (312 Mths)


• Internal controls and change management processes


• Skill in solving technically challenging problems involving distributed application and hardware issues


• Distributed Infrastructure


• Microsoft Platforms


• Microsoft Office 365 administration and Azure Active Directory


• AWS Systems Operations


• Distributed Processing


• SQL Server


• IP (Internet Protocol), Windows, Unix Networking


• Java


• Integration of Multiple Software Packages


• Problem Solving Skills


• Supporting Enterprise Backup Solutions


• Distributed security protocols and implementations


• Unix Platforms


• Disaster Recovery Experience


• Server Hardware & O/S Management


• Server Hardware Configuration


• Infrastructure Support


• Microsoft Active Directory


• Possession of a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and adherence to all aspects of Aflac’s driving policy, including ability to be insurable by the company insurance carrier

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field


• 0 - 2+ years of experience monitoring, analyzing and maintaining computer system operations

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides support on design/architectural and maintenance of a multi-platform environment for distributed on premise and cloud


• Serves as the subject matter expert in performing maintenance and support of most customer products


• Troubleshoots and analyzes complex issues/problems specific to a broad range of infrastructure products and networking components; documents solutions and builds checklists for team use; provides on-the-spot training with clients and practices proactive knowledge-sharing


• Helps in the design, implementation, configuration, and standards of operating systems at the enterprise level in a multi-platform environment


• Regulates systems performance; resolves system problems, capacity issues, and inoperability by tracking/reporting maintenance and fine-tuning systems to achieve optimum level of performance


• Establishes the development of disaster recovery plans, and develops the appropriate test plans


• Ensures the system's compliance with the organization's requirements through the implementation of, auditing of, and adherence to policies, procedures, and security standards


• Ensures data integrity by evaluating and managing the appropriate software/hardware solutions


• Reviews Aflac systems and services provided by vendors to ensure that service levels meet requirements


• Develops and plans software/hardware upgrades and system installations in accordance with established policies and procedures


• Performs other duties as required

Total Rewards

The salary range for this job is $62,000 - $90,000. This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.

At Aflac, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock. On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state‑mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.

Nearest Major Market: Columbus GA