VIP is seeking a highly skilled IT Systems Engineer 3 to join our IT Systems Team. This role is pivotal in analyzing, testing, and building leading-edge solutions, focusing heavily on advanced process automation, security, and scalability. As an IT Systems Engineer 3, you will be a key leader in designing and implementing complex software systems, ensuring they are reliable, secure, and scalable.
Position Type: Full Time, Hybrid. This position will report to our office headquarters in Colchester, VT
Key Responsibilities:
- Automation & Scripting: Achieve significant process automation using tools like Ansible, PowerShell, and bash to increase system efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
- System Design & Implementation: Design, implement, and maintain complex systems across our x64/x86 servers, applications, and virtualized environments. Implement web hosting technologies such as reverse proxies (HAProxy) and web servers (Tomcat, IIS).
- Advanced Troubleshooting: Perform diagnosis of root cause for incidents, troubleshoot unique challenges, and execute full resolution steps, especially for VIP infrastructure.
- Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain robust system security measures, adhere to SOC1&2 security policies, and assist with audits. Work with 3rd-party cloud solutions (Akamai, Crowdstrike, Okta, Google, Microsoft) where appropriate. Implement Identity and Access Management best practices where appropriate.
- Collaboration & Mentoring: Work closely with IT Security, Middleware, IBMi, and other teams. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced Systems Engineers (Level I, II).
- Strategy & Research: Research new tools and services, leading deployment projects from beta testing to full rollout, and staying current with emerging technologies.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive experience in software or systems engineering.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (relevant certifications and work experience may substitute for a degree).
- Solid scripting and automation experience.
- Advanced understanding of Windows and Linux Servers, and networking knowledge (OSI layers, TCP/IP).
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization/containerization (Nutanix AHV/AOS is a plus).
- Familiarity with DevOps principles, Agile/Waterfall methodologies, and strong adherence to change control and documentation standards.
- Industry certifications such as CCNA, MCSE, or CISSP are a plus.
- Excellent analysis, critical thinking, and communication skills, with a methodical and detail-oriented approach.
Compensation: $90,000 - $130,000/year
Compensation is based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, and industry background. The range listed here represents our best faith estimate for the role.
Benefits Include:
- Health Insurance
- Vision and Dental Expense Reimbursement
- 401k Match & Employer Contributions
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Parental Leave
- On-site Child Care Center (VT)
- On-site Fitness Center (VT)
- On-site Health Clinic (VT)
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Combined Time Off and Floating Holidays
- Flex and Hybrid Schedules
All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of progressive experience in software or systems engineering.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent certifications/experience).
- Solid scripting and automation experience (Ansible, PowerShell, bash).
- Advanced understanding of Windows and Linux servers and networking (OSI layers, TCP/IP).
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with virtualization and containerization (Nutanix AHV/AOS is a plus).
- Familiarity with DevOps principles, Agile/Waterfall methodologies, change control, and documentation standards.
- Knowledge of security and compliance practices including SOC1 and SOC2; assist with audits.
- Experience implementing web hosting technologies and reverse proxies (HAProxy, Tomcat, IIS).
- Experience working with third-party cloud/security solutions (Akamai, CrowdStrike, Okta, Google, Microsoft).
- Industry certifications such as CCNA, MCSE, or CISSP.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills; ability to mentor junior engineers.
What We Do
VIP is the leading technology supplier for brewers, distributors, wineries, soda bottlers, and other companies in the beverage industry. From helping distributors improve their warehouse, delivery, and sales operations, to empowering suppliers to know where their products are and how they’re selling, VIP has the technology and expertise to help these businesses thrive
