Associate Systems Engineer (Infrastructure)

Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies•Lansing, MI

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

To help support and improve the Farm Bureau Family of Companies’ IT infrastructure. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, the Associate Systems Engineer will assist with installing, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining server, storage, virtualization, and core Windows services. The role focuses on learning standard infrastructure practices, following change control processes, documenting procedures, and resolving routine issues to keep systems reliable, secure, and available for business operations. This is a hybrid position working remotely from the State of Michigan and on-site three days per week at the Farm Bureau Center in Lansing, Michigan.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience may be considered.
Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience (internship, co-op, or employment) supporting infrastructure, systems administration, or help desk/IT operations.
Working knowledge of Windows operating systems.
Basic understanding of networking concepts.
Ability to follow change control and operational procedures, with attention to detail and a focus on reliability.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with VMware, basic storage concepts, and/or PowerShell.
Relevant certifications, such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, or Microsoft certifications.

Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day administration and support of server, virtualization, storage, and core infrastructure services under the guidance of senior engineers.
Monitor system health, capacity, and alerts; perform initial troubleshooting and escalate issues following established procedures.
Support routine operational tasks such as patching, backups, user/group administration, and service requests in accordance with security standards.