Systems Engineer

Ware Malcomb•Oak Brook, IL

22h

About The Position

At Ware Malcomb, a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm, we are committed to pushing boundaries with a team-oriented, collaborative approach that blends visionary design and seamless project delivery. We are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. As a Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting, securing, and advancing the company’s infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, virtualization, cloud platforms (Azure and AWS), data storage, backup, and telecommunications. You will work closely with the IT Director and Principal of Information Technology to plan, design, and implement scalable, secure, and resilient systems that meet Ware Malcomb's dynamic business needs. Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects. The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering or cloud infrastructure roles
Scripting skills (PowerShell, Python)
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to infrastructure challenges
Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills
Administering Windows Server (2019 or later) and Active Directory
Supporting Windows 11 and Linux environments
Managing multi-site networking (Meraki or similar)
Administering Microsoft Exchange and Office 365
Deploying and managing workloads in Azure and AWS
Virtualization platforms (8 or later versions of vSphere or Hyper-V)
Maintaining SQL Server installations
Microsoft Certifications in Azure Administration Associate, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, and Identify and Access Administrator Associate

Nice To Haves

Adobe and Autodesk applications
Newforma Project Center administration
Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Ansible)
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or CloudFormation
AI technologies for IT infrastructure operations, such as Microsoft Sentinel or AWS GuardDuty
Microsoft Certifications in Security Operations Analyst Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, and Security Operations Analyst Associate

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain Windows Server infrastructure, SAN, and associated applications
Design, deploy, and support hybrid cloud environments using Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Provide advanced technical support for software, hardware, and network issues
Collaborate with IT Support Specialists to resolve infrastructure-related requests within established SLAs
Maintain a highly available and secure infrastructure across on-premises and cloud platforms
Assist in implementing and maintaining a comprehensive IT security and compliance plan
Document workflows, procedures, and system configurations thoroughly
Monitor system health using tools such as Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch, and other dashboards
Partner with the IT security team to proactively secure infrastructure and respond to incidents
Remediate issues proactively and schedule regular updates and patches
Identify and address gaps in infrastructure processes and configurations
Maintain accurate inventory of infrastructure assets and cloud resources
Stay current with evolving technologies and recommend improvements
Perform after-hours work and business travel as needed
Complete assignments from the Director of IT, Principal of IT, or firm leadership