Senior Systems Engineer

Job Title : Senior Systems Engineer - Infrastructure & Financial Systems (Hybrid Role - Central CT)

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Location : Central Connecticut (Hybrid - up to 4 days remote)

Employment Type : Direct Hire or Temp-to-Hire

Why take a Senior Systems Engineer role with this company?

Join a mission-driven organization with a strong community focus and a collaborative IT culture

Play a critical role in infrastructure stability and support systems that directly impact customer experience

Work in a lean, agile environment where your recommendations can be implemented quickly

Enjoy work-life flexibility , professional development, and direct access to leadership

Be part of a team that values technical depth, autonomy, and cross-functional collaboration

What will the Senior Systems Engineer do?

Monitor, install, and upgrade infrastructure systems including Windows Server, VMware, Active Directory, and Palo Alto SD-WAN

Optimize server, storage, and network resources to ensure high availability and performance

Troubleshoot issues across physical and virtual environments, responding to tickets and alerts

Research and integrate new technologies to support networking and operations

Interface with vendors and ensure proper documentation and change management

Participate in project work, including system migrations and organizational integrations

Collaborate with non-technical stakeholders across departments to support business needs

Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and documentation protocols

What the company needs in a Senior Systems Engineer :

5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or systems administration

Strong background in financial institution environments (credit union or retail banking preferred)

Advanced skills in Windows Server, VMware, Active Directory, Azure / AWS, Cisco Networks, and scripting

Certifications preferred : VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to "talk up or down" across technical and non-technical teams

Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical initiatives

Bonus Points :

Experience in regulated environments with sensitivity to documentation and InfoSec

Familiarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) and core function modeling

Prior exposure to loan origination systems or credit union architecture

Comfort working in a lean, high-impact team with direct access to executives

Benefits & Perks :

21 days PTO (vacation / sick combined)

11 Federal Reserve holidays + birthday off

Life insurance and standard medical / dental / vision plans

Annual performance reviews and merit-based increases (~3%)

Success sharing and ongoing market compensation analysis

Access to Udemy training, individual development plans, and leadership development programs

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