BlackHawk Data is one of the fastest-growing, woman-owned IT solution providers in the country. They are seeking a System Engineer to design, implement, and maintain the company’s IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business operations.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage enterprise identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including conditional access policies, identity governance frameworks, and SSO integrations across hybrid environments
- Manage, monitor, and optimize Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Intune, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Administer core network services (DNS, DHCP, etc) and automate routine tasks using PowerShell scripting and Microsoft Graph API
- Deploy and manage Azure services including virtual machines, virtual networks, application gateways, and hybrid connectivity solutions
- Administer enterprise virtualization platforms and hyper-converged infrastructures
- Manage server hardware such as Dell vxRail, Cisco UCS, and standalone servers
- Oversee enterprise storage systems, SAN/NAS, and Fiber Channel fabrics
- Maintain and support Linux-based systems (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS, etc)
- Perform system hardening, patch management, and configuration management using industry best practices
- Troubleshoot complex system issues and optimize performance
- Lead cloud infrastructure initiatives within Azure and AWS platforms, including VPC design, EC2/compute, S3 storage solutions, and Route53 DNS services
- Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible
- Develop system automation scripting solutions using Python, Bash, and PowerShell
- Manage development and version control using Git with GitHub/GitLab platforms
- Deploy and manage comprehensive security solutions including EDR, MDR, email security gateways, and DNS filtering
- Implement and maintain NMS, PSA, and centralized logging solutions
- Conduct proactive system health monitoring, optimization, and incident response
- Provide Tier 3 technical support for critical enterprise systems, ensuring 99.9% uptime, rapid issue resolution, and infrastructure performance
- Design and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available system architectures following industry standards and compliance requirements
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation including system configs, SOPs, runbooks, and BC/DR plans
- Evaluate, test, and implement emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency and security posture
- Lead system integration projects and automation initiatives
Requirements:
- 7+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering, infrastructure administration, or related IT roles with increasing responsibility
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
- Proven track record of leading technical projects and mentoring junior staff members
- Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft technologies including Active Directory, Microsoft 365 administration, Exchange Online, and PowerShell scripting
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) including conditional access, identity governance, privileged access management, and SSO
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune, Defender for Endpoint, and RMM tools
- Hands-on experience with Azure services including virtual machines, virtual networks, application gateways, and storage solutions
- Hands-on experience with AWS services including VPCs, Route53, EC2, S3, and network security configurations
- Ability to design and implement cloud migrations and hybrid connectivity solutions
- Advanced enterprise expertise with VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter, NSX, vSAN)
- Proven experience managing enterprise server hardware (Dell vxRail, Cisco UCS)
- In-depth knowledge of enterprise storage technologies such as Pure Storage, NetApp, SAN/NAS solutions, and Fiber Channel fabric management
- Strong Linux administration skills on multiple distributions (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS)
- Experience with system hardening, patch management, config management tools
- Advanced scripting capabilities with PowerShell, Python, and Bash
- Proficiency with GitHub/GitLab, Git version control and pipeline integration
- Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible
- Comprehensive understanding of enterprise security tools including EDR, MDR, email security, and DNS filtering solutions
- Experience with NMS systems, SIEM platforms, and centralized logging solutions
- Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and security best practices
- Solid foundation in networking with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, FW management
- Experience with hybrid identity models / federation services (ADFS, SAML, OAuth)
- Proven ability in system integration, API management, and automation
- Experience with enterprise monitoring tools and automated deployment solutions
- Working knowledge of ITIL practices and service management methodologies/tools
- Understanding of change management processes and documentation standards
- Strong project management capabilities with experience leading technical efforts
- Powerful troubleshooting / problem-solving skills with ability to work under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder interaction
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to system optimization
- Adaptable to evolving technologies and business needs