Sr Staff Systems Engineer

About The RoleThe Sr. Staff IT Systems Engineer will work with our team to provide support and advance a wide range of infrastructure and services throughout the global IT environment. As the Sr. Staff IT Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing and managing on-premise infrastructure. You will work in a fast-faced, collaborative environment, applying deep technical expertise to solve complex issues across multiple IT domains. Please note this is NOT a Dev Ops role.What you will do:Architect, deploy, and maintain scalable and highly available Windows servers and Active Directory, enterprise IT applications, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and other infrastructure componentsCollaborate with information security and application teams to implement best practices, perform remediation, manage patches and updates, and ensure compliance with internal policies, regulations, and industry frameworksLead or contribute to a variety of infrastructure projects and initiativesImplement automation for systems administration tasks using a variety of toolsMonitor performance, proactively identify areas for improvement, and ensure adherence to best practices and industry standardsCollaborate with and manage third-party vendors and consultants to support maintenance and project deliveryEnsure that IT systems customer compliance requirements and follow secure design principlesProvide third tier support to IT teams and internal customers; participate in the on-call rotationCreate and maintain documentation for system specifications, designs, processes, and issuesStay current with emerging technologies and industry trends; provide insights and recommendations to improve or advance company systemsTrain and mentor junior engineers; foster knowledge sharing and professional developmentWhat you will need:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.Minimum of 8+ years of Windows systems administration in a global environmentDeep expertise in Active Directory/Entra ID and ADSIAdvanced Knowledge of DNS/DHCP/GPOSolid understanding of hybrid environments and sufficient exposure to cloud platformsProficiency with Okta, Duo, or other enterprise-class identity management, MFA, and authorization/authentication system (e.g. SAML)Working understanding of SQL server deployment and managementExperience with Veeam, disaster recovery, and business continuity planningAdvanced ability in scripting languages and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible)Experience with configuration management and endpoint management toolsExperience supporting enterprise collaboration platforms (e.g. M365)Knowledge of system monitoring toolsBackground in service management tools such as ServiceNow or JiraExcellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skillsStrong experience with VMware ESXi and cloud-based virtualization (highly preferred)Strong experience with Failover Clustering and DFS/DFSR (highly preferred)Devops experience (e.g. GitHub, CI/CD, SQL) (highly preferred)Experience supporting mobile device management platforms (highly preferred)Knowledge of zero trust architecture (highly preferred)ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $124,500 and $182,500 per year. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.About ZT SystemsAt ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.What We OfferAt ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.Compensation & Financial SecurityCompetitive base salaryPerformance-based annual bonus eligibility401(k) retirement savings planTuition reimbursement for eligible education programsHealth & WellnessComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-Company-paid life and disability insuranceTime Away & Work-Life BalancePaid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidaysParental leave and family care support programsGrowth & PurposeStructured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunitiesMatching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care aboutThese benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.