Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our organization’s systems infrastructure with a focus on Azure, Cloud Native Technologies, Networking, Windows Server, and Virtualization technologies. The position requires constant learning and thought leadership of new methods, processes, and technologies that can be applied to achieve Firstech’s technology operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable, high-availability system solutions in Azure and on-premises environments.
- Develop and oversee virtualization strategies to optimize resource utilization.
- Collaborate with network team to ensure seamless connectivity and network performance.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure continuous system improvements.
- Participate in the identification and remediation of any security issues/vulnerabilities across the environment and implement repeatable/scalable remediations via automated means where possible.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of standard configuration frameworks across technologies in the Firstech ecosystem.
- Design, Implement and test new technologies/system according to defined requirements.
- Assess, monitor, and project lifecycle of systems to ensure platforms are running supported/secured versions of software, hardware resources remain under vendor/software support and can support future business objectives.
- Consistently assess the utilization of technology resources to determine areas for improvement/cost reductions by moving workloads to more efficient/cost effective solutions.
- Maintain documentation for the purposes of business continuity, supportability, and regulatory compliance.
Education & Experience
- Knowledge of:
- Minimum 5 years of senior level systems engineering experience in a virtualized Microsoft Windows Environment
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft infrastructure technologies including Microsoft Windows Server, IIS, PKI, Group Policy, and Active Directory
- Advanced experience and knowledge working with virtualization technologies such as Nutanix or VMWare.
- Advanced to expert level knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell
- Moderate to advanced knowledge of networking concepts including Cisco routers, firewalls, switches, and third-party load balancers.
- Moderate to advanced knowledge of cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
- Preferred experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation technologies such as Terraform and Ansible.
- Exposure to cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, Serverless workloads, CI/CD, and Microservices
- Nice to have - Experience with Microsoft O365 (Teams, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Intune)
- Intermediate experience with SSO technologies such as SAML, OAuth, and OIDC
- Ability to:
- Passionate about technology and has a desire to constantly expand technical knowledge
- Demonstrate sound problem-solving skills coupled with a desire to take on responsibility
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork, and ability to mentor others.
- Lead critical thinking initiatives to address complex technical challenges.
- Demonstrate self-motivation in managing projects with minimal supervision.
- Maintain meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of system design and maintenance.
- Education and Training:
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- 5+ years of senior level systems engineering experience in a virtualized Microsoft Windows Environment
- Cloud Professional Exam Certificate(s) such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Preferred certification(s) for on-premise technologies such as MCSE, CCNA
Busey values a diverse and inclusive workplace and strives to recruit, develop and retain individuals with exceptional talent. A team with diverse talent, working together, is essential to Busey’s commitment of delivering service excellence. Busey is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets. Visit Busey.com/Careers to learn more about Busey’s Equal Opportunity Employment.
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What We Do
As of September 30, 2023, First Busey Corporation (Nasdaq: BUSE) was a $12.26 billion financial holding company headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.
Busey Bank, a wholly-owned bank subsidiary of First Busey Corporation, had total assets of $12.23 billion as of September 30, 2023, and is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. Busey Bank currently has 46 banking centers serving Illinois, eight banking centers serving Missouri, three banking centers serving southwest Florida, and one banking center in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Through Busey’s Wealth Management division, the Company provides asset management, investment, and fiduciary services to individuals, businesses, and foundations. Assets under care totaled $11.55 billion as of September 30, 2023.
Busey Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, FirsTech, specializes in the evolving financial technology needs of small and medium-sized businesses, highly regulated enterprise industries, and financial institutions. FirsTech provides comprehensive and innovative payment technology solutions including online, mobile, and voice-recognition bill payments; money and data movement; merchant services; direct debit services; lockbox remittance processing for payments made by mail; and walk-in payments at retail agents. More information about FirsTech can be found at firstechpayments.com.
Busey Bank is honored to be named among America’s Best Banks by Forbes magazine for the second consecutive year. Ranked 26th overall in 2023, compared to 52nd in last year's rankings. Busey was named among DiversityInc’s Top Regional Companies. The DiversityInc Top 50 survey is the external validator for large U.S. employers that model fairness in their talent strategy, workplace and supplier diversity practices, and philanthropic engagement. We are honored to be consistently recognized nationally and locally for our engaged culture of integrity and commitment to community development.
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