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System Engineer

ABD Direct

ABD Direct

Software Engineering, Other Engineering, IT
Milwaukee, WI, USA · Milwaukee, WI, USA · United States · Wisconsin, USA
Posted on Oct 2, 2025

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, configure, update, and maintain enterprise networking infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls, wireless, VPN).
  • Support and optimize Windows-based server and Hybrid Active Directory environments, including group policies, account management, and file access controls.
  • Troubleshoot complex networking issues (LAN/WAN, routing, DNS, DHCP, VPN, Wi-Fi) as well as system-level incidents (servers, storage, printing).
  • Assist with cloud and virtualization platforms (Hyper-V, Proxmox, or similar) to support business needs.
  • Monitor system and network performance, implement improvements and ensuring compliance with security policies.
  • Collaborate with IT teammates and other departments to resolve escalated tickets and provide root-cause analysis.
  • Participate in disaster recovery planning and execution.
  • Document configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Assist with data center organization, hardware installations, and lifecycle management.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of IT infrastructure experience with a strong networking background.
  • A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise networking (switching, routing, VLANs, VPN, firewalls).
  • Proficiency with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft Azure administration.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across networking, systems, and user-facing issues.
  • Familiarity with virtualization (Hyper-V, Proxmox) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or similar).
  • Experience with monitoring tools and ticketing systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.

Preferred:

  • Relevant certifications (CCNA/CCNP, Network+, Microsoft/Azure).
  • Experience with enterprise print solutions, security compliance, and process documentation.
  • Exposure to infrastructure modernization or cloud migration projects.

Work Environment:

  • Hybrid role
  • Team-oriented environment with a mix of project and support responsibilities.
  • Hands-on work with servers, networking hardware, and end-user systems.