Forward Slash Technology is a St. Louis-based Cyber Security, Information Technology, and Managed Services provider.
We are seeking a Senior Systems & Network Engineer to join our St. Louis–based engineering team. This is a senior-level, client-facing individual contributor role with strong influence on technical standards, solution design, and team success. The position reports directly to the Director of Engineering and offers a clear growth path into a Lead Engineer role for individuals who demonstrate ownership, leadership, and consistency over time.
- Client environments supporting 25–500+ endpoints
- Multi-site municipal and SMB networks
- On-prem, hybrid, and cloud-first infrastructures
- High-availability systems exceeding 99.9% uptime targets
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as a senior technical escalation resource for complex systems and network issues
- Contribute to engineering standards, documentation, and best practices
- Mentor junior engineers through guidance, review, and example
- Design and implement solutions across servers, networking, security, wireless, and cloud
- Engage directly with clients for discovery, assessments, and solution discussions
- Produce accurate BOMs, SOWs, and technical proposals
- Deploy and support Windows Server, virtualization, Microsoft 365, and Azure environments
- Maintain clear documentation in Autotask, IT Glue, and internal systems
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of experience in systems administration, networking, or project engineering
- Strong networking fundamentals (IP, VLANs, routing, firewalling)
- Advanced Windows Server, virtualization, and Microsoft 365 / Azure experience
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Compliance & Background Requirements
To maintain employment with our company, by mandate, each employee MUST
- Be a U.S. Citizen and hold a valid driver’s license with a clean record
- Pass a MSHP/Federal fingerprint-based background check
- Complete the CJIS Security & Privacy Training Certification
This is a full-time, onsite position based in our St Louis, MO office.
Skills Required
- 10+ years supporting IT networks in MSP environments
- Proficient in Layer 2/3 switching, routing (OSPF, BGP), DNS, and DHCP
- Experience with firewalls including Barracuda and Fortinet
- Advanced expertise in Active Directory and Windows Server environments
- Skilled in VMware, Hyper-V, and hybrid infrastructure solutions
- Strong analytic and problem-solving abilities
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
