Senior Systems Engineer

Cherokee Nation Businesses•Tulsa, OK

17d

About The Position

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for administering, securing, optimizing, and improving the organization’s enterprise infrastructure. The role manages complex on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, including servers, storage, backups, virtualization, and email systems. It identifies opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and system optimization, and provides technical leadership to IT staff while aligning infrastructure solutions with evolving business needs. The position also supports disaster recovery and business continuity, cybersecurity, technical documentation, advanced support, and cross-functional technology initiatives. Travel is required as needed, and the role may involve varied schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or IT infrastructure management; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Advanced experience with Windows Server, Linux, enterprise storage, backup solutions, and email platforms such as Exchange and Microsoft 365.
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud and hybrid-cloud infrastructure strategies.
Experience with enterprise backup technologies such as Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik, or similar solutions.
Experience with virtualization technologies including VMware and Hyper-V.
Advanced scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar technologies.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, system hardening, endpoint security, data protection, and email security protocols including DKIM, SPF, and DMARC.
Experience with performance monitoring, capacity planning, disaster recovery, and system automation tools.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to provide technical leadership and work effectively across teams.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work in varying environments, travel as required, and work varied schedules.
Ability to obtain and maintain required gaming licensure and a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), or ITIL are preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer, monitor, maintain, and optimize on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure.
Manage enterprise server, storage, virtualization, backup, and email environments.
Support cloud services with attention to security, scalability, performance, and cost efficiency.
Monitor system health and performance, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and conduct capacity planning.
Develop automation solutions using scripting and DevOps tools to streamline system processes and deployments.
Lead disaster recovery and business continuity efforts to support system availability and data protection.
Implement cybersecurity best practices, security hardening, monitoring, and risk mitigation strategies.
Research, evaluate, and deploy technologies that support organizational and business needs.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to IT staff and promote infrastructure best practices.
Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, procedures, and policies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement technology solutions.
Provide advanced technical support for software, hardware, and infrastructure-related issues.
Travel as needed, work varied shifts including weekends and holidays, and perform other job-related duties as assigned.