Systems Engineer

USA Rare Earth, LLC • Stillwater, OK

10d

About The Position

The Network Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the network infrastructure that supports a rapidly growing, early-stage public company. This role ensures secure, reliable, and scalable network systems across corporate, cloud, and operational environments. The position will play a key role in building foundational infrastructure, supporting business growth, and maintaining high standards for performance and security.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field. Relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• 7+ years of experience in an IT Systems Engineer or similar infrastructure role
• Strong experience designing and supporting enterprise network infrastructure
• Deep knowledge of networking technologies (routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs) and network security principles
• Experience with Windows Server environments and virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware)
• Experience with Azure cloud environments and cloud networking
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Proven ability to lead and deliver infrastructure projects on time
• Ability to support a multi-site environment, including occasional travel between locations
• Willingness to provide after-hours support for maintenance or critical incidents and participate in an on-call rotation

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment
• Familiarity with OT/industrial systems and IT/OT network segmentation
• Experience with compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, NIST SP 800-53, CMMC)
• Experience supporting multi-site environments
• Relevant vendor certifications (e.g., Cisco, Microsoft, VMware)

Responsibilities

• Oversee all network and server infrastructure across multiple sites, encompassing both IT and OT environments
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize network performance, availability, and security across all locations
• Manage and support physical and virtual server environments
• Manage and support Azure cloud environments
• Administer core infrastructure services including DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and file/print services
• Ensure system backups, disaster recovery plans, and business continuity procedures are in place and regularly tested
• Lead network and server projects focused on bringing production systems online and maintaining operational uptime
• Support and maintain Operational Technology (OT) systems
• Create and maintain thorough documentation including network diagrams, system configurations, and standard operating procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level