Systems Engineer I – Enterprise IT & Security Resilience

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH

South Carolina

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) seeks a Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support its enterprise IT infrastructure, including patching, server and desktop environments, and disaster recovery planning. The role provides technical leadership, collaboration with IT leadership, and on-call coverage as part of a rotating schedule.

The successful candidate will bring expertise in Windows and Linux server environments, automation, and security best practices, with a background

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field; on-prem/cloud/hybrid experience.
Working knowledge of Windows and Linux server environments.
Experience with server patch and vulnerability management using enterprise patching tools, including third-party patching.
Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions.
Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell) and security best practices.
Ability to manage projects, solve complex technical issues, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Must have a strong understanding of IT security best practices, including patching, hardening, compliance, disaster recovery, and data protection.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Must successfully complete a fingerprint background check.
Position requires participation in a rotating 24/5 on-call schedule and may involve occasional overnight travel.
Professional certifications such as CompTIA, VMware VCP, Azure Administrator/Architect, other Microsoft certificates, or equivalent.
Experience with PowerShell, Terraform, or Ansible for automation and infrastructure-as-code.
Experience in a law enforcement or public safety IT environment.

Responsibilities

Recommend, develop, configure, and support the patching of the agency's server and desktop environments.
Maintain server images with up-to-date patches and drivers and provide third-party software patching.
Deliver monthly and on-demand patching reports to IT leadership.
Perform systems engineering functions, including system design, implementation, and optimization, and serve as a technical lead by providing high-level support and troubleshooting expertise.
Oversee the installation, configuration, and deployment of hardware and software systems.
Monitor system performance, analyze metrics, and implement optimizations to enhance efficiency and reliability.
Provide high-level support for system issues, diagnose problems, and implement solutions to minimize downtime.
Execute the SLED server vulnerability management program.
Facilitate monthly, on-demand, and third-party patching of Windows and Linux servers using enterprise patching tools.
Design and implement disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in the event of system failures or data loss.
Maintain the backup environment to ensure data integrity and availability.
Create and maintain documentation related to system configurations, processes, and procedures for reference and compliance. Provide training and support to end users and other IT staff on system operations and best practices.