Primary Function
The Sr Systems Engineer - Cloud is responsible for assisting with all levels of Windows Infrastructure Systems planning, architecture, design, deployment, and troubleshooting within the Systems Engineering team.
The Sr Systems Engineer - Cloud will also play a crucial role in the integration of modern cloud technologies, including Entra Azure, into the company's infrastructure.
The role ensures systems are both efficient and secure..
Direct Reports Yes No
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Principal Duties :
List of required duties below. Distinguish on-site duties with a *.
- Develop complete sets of application, architectural, or infrastructure system designs and implementation plans in accordance with enterprise standards.
- Provide 3rd tier support and advanced troubleshooting of Windows Server systems.
- Advanced configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of large-scale Microsoft systems.
- Integrate and manage cloud technologies, particularly Entra Azure, into the existing infrastructure.
- Advanced scripting for system automation and cloud environment optimizations.
- Review existing system architecture, recommend improvements, and validate security and efficiency of cloud integrations.
- Stay abreast of new cloud technologies, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of industry advancements.
- Assist in the strategic planning of cloud infrastructure, including Entra Azure, to meet current and future business needs.
- Participate in an on-call rotation schedule to ensure 24 / 7 support for critical network and system infrastructure.
- Performs related duties as assigned by management.
Education and Experience
Required education and experience.
- Bachelor's degree in computer sciences, Information Technology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- 7+ years in a corporate environment, with significant experience in cloud platforms, particularly Entra Azure.
- 8+ years Information Security experience, with strong focus in directory services platforms (e.g. MS Active Directory, MS Entra ID, OKTA, MS Office365).
- Experience working with a team of Systems Administrators in an enterprise business environment.
- Experience in migrating and managing resources in the cloud.
- Experience with modern virtualization technologies and containerized solutions.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and corresponding Agile based tools.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required knowledge, skills, and ability.
- Technical excellence in various Microsoft systems.
- Proficient with cloud services such as Entra Azure OKTA.
- Technical competence in major Linux Distributions and various network / distributed computing environment concepts.
- Advanced understanding of TCP / IP, routing concepts, and cloud networking.
- Advanced scripting abilities, especially in cloud automation.
- Programming experience in an applicable language is a plus.
- Proficiency in vendor evaluation, budgeting, and strategic planning.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills in both traditional and cloud environments.
- Microsoft and other relevant certifications are a plus.
- Detailed knowledge and experience in enabling and supporting integrated Entra ID applications, Single Sign-On, Multi-Factor Authentication, and Conditional Access Policies.
- Detailed knowledge and experience in supporting cloud joined, hybrid joined, and multi-domain enterprise directory services platforms based on best practices.
- Detailed knowledge and experience with automating processes by leveraging out of box capabilities, PowerShell / Python scripting, MS Graph, and PowerBI.
- Proven ability to influence and gain trust at senior management levels in multi-cultural environments.
- Ability to manage complex activities simultaneously to short timescales.
- Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement.
- Unix / Linux system administrator or engineering experience.
- Implement and operate a complex single sign-on SAML / OAuth-based central authentication platform.
- DNS (Internal External) Experience and management.
- Certificate Management.
- Mimecast Experience.
Company Perks :
- 15 Paid Time Off (PTO) days and 18 after 1st anniversary!
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Casual Workplace
- Employee Engagement Activities
Company Benefits :
- Medical (including Health Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account)
- Dental - RX Vision Life, Disability Insurance 401(k) Plan with company match! Employee Assistance Plan
- Performance-based Incentives
- Pet Insurance
- Advancement Opportunities Newrez NOW :
- Our Corporate Social Responsibility program, Newrez NOW, empowers employees to become leaders in their communities through a robust program that includes volunteering, philanthropy, nonprofit grants, and more
- 1 Volunteer Time Off (VTO) day, company-paid volunteer day where all eligible employees may participate in a volunteer event with a nonprofit of their choice
- Employee Matching Gifts Program : We will match monetary employee donations to eligible non-profit organizations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 per employee
- Newrez Grants Program : Newrez hosts a giving portal where we provide employees an abundance of resources to search for an opportunity to donate their time or monetary contributions