Systems Engineer II - Microsoft Platform

Nevada System of Higher Education; Arlington Heights (IL); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada System of Higher Education in Illinois seeks a Systems Engineer II for Microsoft Platform Engineering to maintain stable, secure, scalable IT infrastructure across on‑prem and cloud‑like environments. You will analyze, design, implement, test, deploy, and support hardware, software, and platform services to meet evolving business needs.

Hybrid role based in Skokie with local travel to Arlington Heights and Warrenville as required; full‑time schedule 8–5, weekdays.

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$41.64 - $64.54 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Systems Engineer II - Microsoft Platform Engineering
• Location: Skokie, IL
• Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• Hybrid Position
• Required Travel: local travel to other corporate sites will be required as needed (Arlington Heights, Warrenville)

Job Summary:

The Microsoft Platform Engineer's role is to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house information systems that support core organizational functions. This is achieved through researching, designing, building, configuring, testing, deploying, analyzing, administering, and maintaining/supporting environments and hardware, infrastructure and software platforms, and software technology components to meet current and future business needs for their specific technology portfolio. The Microsoft Platform Engineer will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues in order to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments.

The Microsoft Platform Engineer is responsible to researching, designing, building and planning as well as maintaining capabilities and executing on projects related to systems analysis, integration and support, scripting, developing solutions to support hardware, infrastructure, and software platforms and software technology components. The Microsoft Platform Engineer utilizes advanced systems, scripting and developer skills to execute project work related to analysis, integration, and resolution of moderately to highly complex incidents and problems affecting production systems and multiple applications. This role also helps lead the definition and update of items in the configuration management plan. Designs information systems that are appropriate for users' needs and consistent with the overall design of the organization's information systems architecture.

The Microsoft Platform Engineer leads aspects of the implementation and design of hardware and software platforms and solutions, developing designs to address business requirements, ensuring system scalability, security, performance and reliability. Will typically work on more complex and larger impact projects and will be expected to design highly optimal systems and processes as a result of broader and deeper experience. Possesses the ability to analyze and troubleshoot issues independently as