Systems Engineer - Projects

Centaris•Petoskey, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Centaris is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their team in Petoskey/Traverse City, MI. This role involves a significant amount of on-site client work, focusing on the analysis, design, and support of clients' network and server/storage environments. The ideal candidate will have strong technical experience across various technologies, a client-focused approach, effective communication skills, and a passion for IT projects. Centaris is a leading IT service provider with a 50-year history, specializing in cybersecurity, managed IT, and Microsoft solutions for small and mid-sized businesses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, or Information Systems (or related degree/equivalent combination of work experience).
Professional IT certifications.
7+ years of administrative support experience.
Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues involving server applications such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, group policies, etc.
Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues involving Microsoft’s core business applications (Exchange, SQL, etc.) and operating systems (servers and desktops) as well as line of business applications.
Knowledge of remote access solutions including VPN, Terminal Services, and Citrix.
Experience with MS Azure, EntraID, M365, and O365.
Experience with SharePoint and Teams.
Advanced technical support and the ability to troubleshoot at the network level: WAN and LAN connectivity, Layer 2/3 switching, routers, firewalls, and security.
Advanced understanding of operating systems, business applications, printing systems, and network systems.
Experience with VMware up to version 8.0

Nice To Haves

Robust problem solving, and analytical skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-moving environment.
Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Designs system configuration, determines hardware, software and functional specifications, and performs system installations.
Provides advanced technical support, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Troubleshoots malfunctions of client’s network hardware and software applications, resolves operational issues and documents network problems and resolutions.
Makes recommendations to clients regarding systems or procedural improvements.
Reviews engineering deliverables and initiates appropriate corrective actions.
Collaborates with Sales to provide strategic direction to our clients.