IT Systems Engineer
US$162,000 – US$226,000 / yr base salary
Posted 11 Sep 2025
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- Expected experience
- 3–5 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
| Base salary | US$162,000 – US$226,000 / yr |
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ABOUT THE ROLE:
The IT Systems Team at 𝕏 manages a dynamic and evolving virtual infrastructure that provides secure, high-performance, and reliable corporate resources for business-critical users and applications. This role focuses on building, deploying, and managing on-premises Microsoft Windows Server infrastructure, including Active Directory, VMware Horizon Windows VDIs, and Windows VMs running SQL Server, while collaborating with other teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build, manage, and support complex application stacks on Windows Server
- Administer on-premises Active Directory (domain controllers, Group Policy, identity, and access)
- Deploy, configure, and support VMware vSphere technologies, including vCenter and ESXi
- Deploy, configure, and support VMware Horizon Windows VDI environments
- Manage Windows VMs hosting Microsoft SQL Server, including patching, performance, and availability
- Provide Windows Server troubleshooting and hands-on technical support
- Manage and support scalable storage solutions, preferably NetApp, in support of Windows workloads
- Automate Windows infrastructure using PowerShell and related Microsoft tooling
- Work with engineering teams and third-party vendors to implement scalable solutions
- Ensure compliance by collaborating with internal audit and compliance teams
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures
- Participate in a 24/7 on-call support rotation
- Install, configure, test, and maintain Windows operating systems and system management tools
- Proactively ensure high levels of system availability and reliability