Sr Staff Systems Engineer

ZT Systems•Secaucus, NJ

About The Position

About the role The Sr. Staff IT Systems Engineer will work with our team to provide support and advance a wide range of infrastructure and services throughout the global IT environment. As the Sr. Staff IT Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing and managing on-premise infrastructure. You will work in a fast-faced, collaborative environment, applying deep technical expertise to solve complex issues across multiple IT domains. Please note this is NOT a Dev Ops role. What you will do: Architect, deploy, and maintain scalable and highly available Windows servers and Active Directory, enterprise IT applications, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and other infrastructure components Collaborate with information security and application teams to implement best practices, perform remediation, manage patches and updates, and ensure compliance with internal policies, regulations, and industry frameworks Lead or contribute to a variety of infrastructure projects and initiatives Implement automation for systems administration tasks using a variety of tools Monitor performance, proactively identify areas for improvement, and ensure adherence to best practices and industry standards Collaborate with and manage third-party vendors and consultants to support maintenance and project delivery Ensure that IT systems customer compliance requirements and follow secure design principles Provide third tier support to IT teams and internal customers; participate in the on-call rotation Create and maintain documentation for system specifications, designs, processes, and issues Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends; provide insights and recommendations to improve or advance company systems Train and mentor junior engineers; foster knowledge sharing and professional development What you will need: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 8+ years of Windows systems administration in a global environment Deep expertise in Active Directory/Entra ID and ADSI Advanced Knowledge of DNS/DHCP/GPO Solid understanding of hybrid environments and sufficient exposure to cloud platforms Proficiency with Okta, Duo, or other enterprise-class identity management, MFA, and authorization/authentication system (e.g. SAML) Working understanding of SQL server deployment and management Experience with Veeam, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning Advanced ability in scripting languages and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible) Experience with configuration management and endpoint management tools Experience supporting enterprise collaboration platforms (e.g. M365) Knowledge of system monitoring tools Background in service management tools such as ServiceNow or Jira Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills Strong experience with VMware ESXi and cloud-based virtualization (highly preferred) Strong experience with Failover Clustering and DFS/DFSR (highly preferred) Devops experience (e.g. GitHub, CI/CD, SQL) (highly preferred) Experience supporting mobile device management platforms (highly preferred) Knowledge of zero trust architecture (highly preferred) ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $124,500 and $182,500 per year. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications. Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. About ZT Systems At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a face-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining. A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow. Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world. What We Offer At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future. Compensation & Financial Security -Competitive base salary -Performance-based annual bonus eligibility -401(k) retirement savings plan -Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs Health & Wellness -Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers -Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs- -Company-paid life and disability insurance Time Away & Work-Life Balance -Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays -Parental leave and family care support programs Growth & Purpose -Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities -Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here. ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing. ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company is a place where you can do work you’re proud of alongside smart, passionate people who get genuinely excited about what they’re able to accomplish here. We work, learn, and grow together in a supportive and fast-moving environment where decisiveness and action are not only encouraged, but expected. Together, we’re tackling complex challenges and creating impactful solutions in one of the world’s most high-demand industries—that’s where you come in. Learn more at www.ztsystems.com If you are a current ZT Systems employee interested in applying for an internal job, please use this link below: CURRENT EMPLOYEES APPLY HERE By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you agree to the applicant privacy policy linked here: https://ztsystems.com/applicant-privacy-policy/

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 8+ years of Windows systems administration in a global environment
Deep expertise in Active Directory/Entra ID and ADSI
Advanced Knowledge of DNS/DHCP/GPO
Solid understanding of hybrid environments and sufficient exposure to cloud platforms
Proficiency with Okta, Duo, or other enterprise-class identity management, MFA, and authorization/authentication system (e.g. SAML)
Working understanding of SQL server deployment and management
Experience with Veeam, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
Advanced ability in scripting languages and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible)
Experience with configuration management and endpoint management tools
Experience supporting enterprise collaboration platforms (e.g. M365)
Knowledge of system monitoring tools
Background in service management tools such as ServiceNow or Jira
Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Strong experience with VMware ESXi and cloud-based virtualization (highly preferred)
Strong experience with Failover Clustering and DFS/DFSR (highly preferred)
Devops experience (e.g. GitHub, CI/CD, SQL) (highly preferred)
Experience supporting mobile device management platforms (highly preferred)
Knowledge of zero trust architecture (highly preferred)

Responsibilities

Architect, deploy, and maintain scalable and highly available Windows servers and Active Directory, enterprise IT applications, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and other infrastructure components
Collaborate with information security and application teams to implement best practices, perform remediation, manage patches and updates, and ensure compliance with internal policies, regulations, and industry frameworks
Lead or contribute to a variety of infrastructure projects and initiatives
Implement automation for systems administration tasks using a variety of tools
Monitor performance, proactively identify areas for improvement, and ensure adherence to best practices and industry standards
Collaborate with and manage third-party vendors and consultants to support maintenance and project delivery
Ensure that IT systems customer compliance requirements and follow secure design principles
Provide third tier support to IT teams and internal customers; participate in the on-call rotation
Create and maintain documentation for system specifications, designs, processes, and issues
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends; provide insights and recommendations to improve or advance company systems
Train and mentor junior engineers; foster knowledge sharing and professional development

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
401(k) retirement savings plan
Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
Parental leave and family care support programs
Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about