As a Systems Engineer, you will manage and secure infrastructure, support cloud environments, provide technical support, and implement security plans.
Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design, seamless project delivery, and we are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer. https://waremalcomb.com/life-at-ware-malcomb/
As a Systems Engineer at Ware Malcomb, 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.
Your Role
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
Required Experience and Certifications
- 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
Preferred Experience and Certifications
- 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
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This is a full-time, long-term position.
Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking 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. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.
Top Skills
Active Directory
AWS
Aws Guardduty
Docker
Hyper-V
Kubernetes
Meraki
Azure
Microsoft Exchange
Microsoft Sentinel
Office 365
Powershell
Python
SQL Server
Terraform
Vsphere
Windows Server
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