IT Systems Engineer

SUMMARY

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced IT Systems Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will manage, maintain, and optimize our complex IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance across both on-premises and cloud environments. This role is crucial in maintaining and enhancing our IT infrastructure, ensuring our systems perform optimally, securely, and reliably. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to support business operations and drive technological improvements, including managing existing virtualization infrastructure and exploring future migration strategies to modern solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage and maintain Microsoft Windows domain, servers, and cloud infrastructure (including AWS and Azure environments)
Troubleshoot infrastructure issues, configuration, and interoperability issues that require direct experience with OS Support (Windows, Linux), VMWare, AWS, and networking.
Oversee system auditing and compliance processes
Administer and optimize our Microsoft 365 environment
Develop and maintain laptop imaging and provisioning processes
Implement and manage patch management strategies
Oversee Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions
Windows Server Administration (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Polices) Implement and maintain backup and recovery solutions
Monitor and optimize application performance and security
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members
Manage and maintain existing on-premises VMWare virtualization platforms
Assist in planning and executing migrations from legacy systems to modern infrastructure solutions
OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TRAVEL

Some out-of-area and overnight travel will be expected.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
7+ years of experience in IT systems engineering roles
Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and domain management
Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS and Azure)
Deep understanding of networking protocols and configurations (WAN/LAN
Proficiency in managing Microsoft 365 services
Experience with system auditing and compliance tools
Knowledge of patch management best practices and tools
Familiarity with MDM solutions and implementation
Windows Server Administration (AD, DNS, DHCP) Experience with backup and recovery solutions
Knowledge of application performance monitoring and security tools
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Effective communication and team collaboration abilities
Experience with virtualization technologies and hypervisor management
Knowledge of virtual machine management, migration, and optimization techniques
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Relevant industry certifications in cloud, systems administration, and virtualization technologies
Additional experience with cloud data services and advanced cloud infrastructure strategies would be advantageous.
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
Knowledge of IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL)
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies
Experience in planning and executing migrations from on-premises to cloud environments
Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

WHAT WE OFFER Flexible schedule: Monday-Thursday in office, Friday's optional to work remote
Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
Employer-matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program
Student Debt Program - we'll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Stock Purchase Program - purchase shares at a 15% discount
Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
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ABOUT WELLTOWER

Welltower, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is driving the transformation of health care infrastructure. The Company invests with leading seniors housing operators, post-acute providers and health systems to fund the real estate and infrastructure needed to scale innovative care delivery models and improve people's wellness and overall health care experience. Welltower, a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), owns interests in properties concentrated in major, high-growth markets in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, consisting of seniors housing, post-acute communities and outpatient medical properties. More information is available at ***

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)