{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4dbcadde53dbd9533fe9c728","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4dbcadde53dbd9533fe9c728","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4dbcadde53dbd9533fe9c728","title":"System Engineer","description":"Job Summary:\n\nAs a System Engineer, you are responsible for the design, administration, security, reliability, automation, and continuous improvement of Midco's enterprise infrastructure. This includes on-premises and cloud platforms, server operating systems, virtualization environments, container technologies, backup and recovery solutions, and related infrastructure services. System Engineers partner with IT, Security, vendors, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable technology solutions that support business operations and growth.\n\nSystem Engineers support the full infrastructure lifecycle, including implementation, maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, optimization, disaster recovery, automation, and documentation. They play a critical role in maintaining business continuity, improving operational efficiency, and enabling technology innovation across the organization.\n\nPosition levels range from System Engineer Associate through System Engineer Expert, reflecting increasing levels of technical expertise, responsibility, leadership, and strategic impact.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nAdminister, maintain, monitor, and support enterprise server infrastructure across Windows and Unix/Linux platforms.\nSupport virtualization platforms, including provisioning, configuration, optimization, and lifecycle management of virtualized resources.\nSupport and enhance cloud infrastructure services, including Azure-based technologies and platform services.\nImplement, maintain, and improve infrastructure automation, scripting, and operational efficiency initiatives.\nMonitor system health, performance, capacity, availability, and reliability using enterprise monitoring and alerting tools.\nPerform system configuration, patching, upgrades, maintenance, and lifecycle management activities.\nTroubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, platform, virtualization, storage, cloud, and operating system issues.\nParticipate in infrastructure design, solution evaluation, technology implementation, and modernization initiatives.\nSupport containerized platforms and related technologies as applicable.\nParticipate in backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning and execution activities.\nDevelop and maintain technical documentation, including system configurations, procedures, architecture diagrams, standards, and operational runbooks.\nPartner with Information Security teams to maintain secure infrastructure configurations, support audits and assessments, remediate vulnerabilities, and reduce operational risk.\nParticipate in incident response activities and serve in on-call rotations as required.\nCollaborate with internal teams and vendors to support infrastructure operations, projects, and strategic initiatives.\nContribute to process improvements, operational efficiencies, automation initiatives, and technology standardization efforts.\nStay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices relevant to infrastructure engineering.\nAssist with training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing among team members as appropriate to role level.\nModel Midco's mission, vision, values, ethos, and Leadership Success Drivers, and inspire others to do the same.\nEnsure customer privacy by adhering to Midco's privacy guidelines while actively following Midco policies and procedures.\nMaintain reliable and predictable attendance as required by the position.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\n\nNote: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign functions and responsibilities to this job description at any time.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nAssociate's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nExperience supporting enterprise infrastructure systems, including server operating systems, virtualization technologies, and related platforms.\nUnderstanding of infrastructure administration, troubleshooting methodologies, and enterprise technology environments.\nExperience developing and maintaining technical documentation.\nAbility to analyze technical issues, follow established processes, and implement effective solutions.\nStrong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nExperience with Azure or other enterprise cloud platforms.\nExperience with automation, scripting, Infrastructure-as-Code, or configuration management tools.\nExperience supporting container platforms such as Kubernetes.\nIndustry certifications related to cloud, infrastructure, virtualization, operating systems, or platform administration.\nExperience working in enterprise-scale infrastructure environments.\nExperience participating in infrastructure projects and technology implementations.\n\nNote: Team Members will be assigned a level based on the required experience and training. Advancement is sequential and contingent upon successful completion of all requirements at the preceding level, including certifications, proficiency tests, and time-in-role or equivalent experience where applicable.\n\nJob Level:\n\nSystem Engineer - Associate\n\nAssociate's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.\n\n1-2 years of infrastructure, systems administration, cloud, virtualization, or related IT experience.\n\nAdditional Responsibilities:\n\nPerform routine administration, monitoring, maintenance, patching, and troubleshooting activities.\n\nSupport cloud, virtualization, and server environments using established procedures.\n\nExecute backup and recovery activities.\n\nMaintain system documentation and operational procedures.\n\nAss\n\nist with projects, upgrades, and infrastructure implementations.\n\nDevelop technical skills across infrastructure platforms and services.\n\nSystem Engineer – Professional\n\nAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.\n\n3-5 years of enterprise infrastructure engineering experience.\n\nStrong working knowledge of Windows, Unix/Linux, virtualization, storage, cloud technologies, and infrastructure operations.\n\nAdditional Responsibilities:\n\nIndependently manage infrastructure projects and technical initiatives.\n\nDesign and implement infrastructure solutions within established standards.\n\nPerform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis.\n\nDevelop automation and scripting solutions that improve operational efficiency.\n\nSupport capacity planning, performance optimization, and system reliability efforts.\n\nMentor Associate Engineers and provide technical guidance.\n\nParticipate in evaluating emerging technologies and infrastructure improvements.\nSystem Engineer – Expert\n\nBachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.\n\n6+ years of enterprise infrastructure engineering experience.\n\nAdvanced expertise across cloud, virtualization, server platforms, automation, container technologies, and infrastructure architecture.\n\nAdditional Responsibilities:\n\nLead the design and operation of complex enterprise infrastructure solutions.\n\nEstablish technical standards, architecture direction, and infrastructure roadmaps.\n\nLead infrastructure modernization and automation initiatives.\n\nServe as the senior escalation point for critical incidents and complex technical challenges.\n\nLead Kubernetes, container platform, and advanced cloud initiatives.\n\nDrive performance optimization, capacity planning, disaster recovery, and resiliency strategies.\n\nInfluence infrastructure investment decisions, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.\n\nMentor engineers and provide technical leadership across the organization.\n\nPartner with leadership on strategic infrastructure and technology initiatives.\n\nWork Environment:\n\nThe noise level in the work environment is moderate.\nWork is primarily performed in a professional office environment and/or remote work setting, depending on business needs.\nMay be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week and outside normal business hours, such as holidays, evenings, and weekends, as business demands dictate.\nHeavy keyboard and mouse usage required with repetitive movements\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nMay occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.\nFrequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and operating standard office equipment.\nAbility to read detailed information on screens, dashboards, and printed materials; may require prolonged screen time.\nMay occasionally lift, carry, or move equipment, materials, or supplies as business needs require.\n\nMental Demands:\n\nCritical thinking to analyze complex infrastructure, cloud, virtualization, storage, automation, and operating system issues and implement effective solutions.\nFocus and attention to detail when configuring systems, reviewing documentation, implementing changes, and monitoring production environments.\nStrong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify root causes and evaluate solution options.\nAbility to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.\nEffective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nSound judgment when assessing risk, implementing changes, and responding to incidents.\nAdaptability when responding to changing priorities, technology evolution, outages, and time-sensitive situations.\nSustained concentration while performing detailed technical work and balancing interruptions and operational demands.\n\nReq Benefits:\nFree Midco internet and TV\nGenerous 401(k) match and paid time away from work programs\nMidco-provided short and long term disability insurance\nMidco contributions to your HSA\nPrograms to support your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing\nAnd many more\n\nAdditional Details :\nMidco offers the most reliable wholly owned and operated fiber network spanning 17,000 miles.\nWe are a telecommunications leader that is redefining connectivity while being a force for good in the communities we serve.\nWe serve nearly 500,000 homes and businesses in more than 400 communities in Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.\nOur 1,900 team members work together with integrity, creating a caring culture for a lasting impact.\n\nReady to work at Midco? We thought so.\n\nVisit Midco.com/Careers to learn about employment opportunities and apply today.\n\nMidco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view our full EEO and federal contractor supplemental posters, please refer to Midco.com/Federal Posters.","company":"Midco","rawCompany":"midco","city":"Sioux Falls","state":"SD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-23T10:20:44.614Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"System Engineer","description":"Job Summary:\n\nAs a System Engineer, you are responsible for the design, administration, security, reliability, automation, and continuous improvement of Midco's enterprise infrastructure. This includes on-premises and cloud platforms, server operating systems, virtualization environments, container technologies, backup and recovery solutions, and related infrastructure services. System Engineers partner with IT, Security, vendors, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable technology solutions that support business operations and growth.\n\nSystem Engineers support the full infrastructure lifecycle, including implementation, maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, optimization, disaster recovery, automation, and documentation. They play a critical role in maintaining business continuity, improving operational efficiency, and enabling technology innovation across the organization.\n\nPosition levels range from System Engineer Associate through System Engineer Expert, reflecting increasing levels of technical expertise, responsibility, leadership, and strategic impact.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nAdminister, maintain, monitor, and support enterprise server infrastructure across Windows and Unix/Linux platforms.\nSupport virtualization platforms, including provisioning, configuration, optimization, and lifecycle management of virtualized resources.\nSupport and enhance cloud infrastructure services, including Azure-based technologies and platform services.\nImplement, maintain, and improve infrastructure automation, scripting, and operational efficiency initiatives.\nMonitor system health, performance, capacity, availability, and reliability using enterprise monitoring and alerting tools.\nPerform system configuration, patching, upgrades, maintenance, and lifecycle management activities.\nTroubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, platform, virtualization, storage, cloud, and operating system issues.\nParticipate in infrastructure design, solution evaluation, technology implementation, and modernization initiatives.\nSupport containerized platforms and related technologies as applicable.\nParticipate in backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning and execution activities.\nDevelop and maintain technical documentation, including system configurations, procedures, architecture diagrams, standards, and operational runbooks.\nPartner with Information Security teams to maintain secure infrastructure configurations, support audits and assessments, remediate vulnerabilities, and reduce operational risk.\nParticipate in incident response activities and serve in on-call rotations as required.\nCollaborate with internal teams and vendors to support infrastructure operations, projects, and strategic initiatives.\nContribute to process improvements, operational efficiencies, automation initiatives, and technology standardization efforts.\nStay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices relevant to infrastructure engineering.\nAssist with training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing among team members as appropriate to role level.\nModel Midco's mission, vision, values, ethos, and Leadership Success Drivers, and inspire others to do the same.\nEnsure customer privacy by adhering to Midco's privacy guidelines while actively following Midco policies and procedures.\nMaintain reliable and predictable attendance as required by the position.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\n\nNote: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign functions and responsibilities to this job description at any time.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nAssociate's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nExperience supporting enterprise infrastructure systems, including server operating systems, virtualization technologies, and related platforms.\nUnderstanding of infrastructure administration, troubleshooting methodologies, and enterprise technology environments.\nExperience developing and maintaining technical documentation.\nAbility to analyze technical issues, follow established processes, and implement effective solutions.\nStrong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nExperience with Azure or other enterprise cloud platforms.\nExperience with automation, scripting, Infrastructure-as-Code, or configuration management tools.\nExperience supporting container platforms such as Kubernetes.\nIndustry certifications related to cloud, infrastructure, virtualization, operating systems, or platform administration.\nExperience working in enterprise-scale infrastructure environments.\nExperience participating in infrastructure projects and technology implementations.\n\nNote: Team Members will be assigned a level based on the required experience and training. Advancement is sequential and contingent upon successful completion of all requirements at the preceding level, including certifications, proficiency tests, and time-in-role or equivalent experience where applicable.\n\nJob Level:\n\nSystem Engineer - Associate\n\nAssociate's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.\n\n1-2 years of infrastructure, systems administration, cloud, virtualization, or related IT experience.\n\nAdditional Responsibilities:\n\nPerform routine administration, monitoring, maintenance, patching, and troubleshooting activities.\n\nSupport cloud, virtualization, and server environments using established procedures.\n\nExecute backup and recovery activities.\n\nMaintain system documentation and operational procedures.\n\nAss\n\nist with projects, upgrades, and infrastructure implementations.\n\nDevelop technical skills across infrastructure platforms and services.\n\nSystem Engineer – Professional\n\nAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.\n\n3-5 years of enterprise infrastructure engineering experience.\n\nStrong working knowledge of Windows, Unix/Linux, virtualization, storage, cloud technologies, and infrastructure operations.\n\nAdditional Responsibilities:\n\nIndependently manage infrastructure projects and technical initiatives.\n\nDesign and implement infrastructure solutions within established standards.\n\nPerform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis.\n\nDevelop automation and scripting solutions that improve operational efficiency.\n\nSupport capacity planning, performance optimization, and system reliability efforts.\n\nMentor Associate Engineers and provide technical guidance.\n\nParticipate in evaluating emerging technologies and infrastructure improvements.\nSystem Engineer – Expert\n\nBachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.\n\n6+ years of enterprise infrastructure engineering experience.\n\nAdvanced expertise across cloud, virtualization, server platforms, automation, container technologies, and infrastructure architecture.\n\nAdditional Responsibilities:\n\nLead the design and operation of complex enterprise infrastructure solutions.\n\nEstablish technical standards, architecture direction, and infrastructure roadmaps.\n\nLead infrastructure modernization and automation initiatives.\n\nServe as the senior escalation point for critical incidents and complex technical challenges.\n\nLead Kubernetes, container platform, and advanced cloud initiatives.\n\nDrive performance optimization, capacity planning, disaster recovery, and resiliency strategies.\n\nInfluence infrastructure investment decisions, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.\n\nMentor engineers and provide technical leadership across the organization.\n\nPartner with leadership on strategic infrastructure and technology initiatives.\n\nWork Environment:\n\nThe noise level in the work environment is moderate.\nWork is primarily performed in a professional office environment and/or remote work setting, depending on business needs.\nMay be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week and outside normal business hours, such as holidays, evenings, and weekends, as business demands dictate.\nHeavy keyboard and mouse usage required with repetitive movements\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nMay occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.\nFrequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and operating standard office equipment.\nAbility to read detailed information on screens, dashboards, and printed materials; may require prolonged screen time.\nMay occasionally lift, carry, or move equipment, materials, or supplies as business needs require.\n\nMental Demands:\n\nCritical thinking to analyze complex infrastructure, cloud, virtualization, storage, automation, and operating system issues and implement effective solutions.\nFocus and attention to detail when configuring systems, reviewing documentation, implementing changes, and monitoring production environments.\nStrong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify root causes and evaluate solution options.\nAbility to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.\nEffective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nSound judgment when assessing risk, implementing changes, and responding to incidents.\nAdaptability when responding to changing priorities, technology evolution, outages, and time-sensitive situations.\nSustained concentration while performing detailed technical work and balancing interruptions and operational demands.\n\nReq Benefits:\nFree Midco internet and TV\nGenerous 401(k) match and paid time away from work programs\nMidco-provided short and long term disability insurance\nMidco contributions to your HSA\nPrograms to support your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing\nAnd many more\n\nAdditional Details :\nMidco offers the most reliable wholly owned and operated fiber network spanning 17,000 miles.\nWe are a telecommunications leader that is redefining connectivity while being a force for good in the communities we serve.\nWe serve nearly 500,000 homes and businesses in more than 400 communities in Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.\nOur 1,900 team members work together with integrity, creating a caring culture for a lasting impact.\n\nReady to work at Midco? We thought so.\n\nVisit Midco.com/Careers to learn about employment opportunities and apply today.\n\nMidco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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