Systems Engineer

This posting is for applicants coming to Ensono to support specific client projects. If you're a general applicant, please look at our job board for another posting aligned with your skill set and interests.

At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things!  We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.

We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose: Honesty, Reliability, Curiosity, Collaboration, and Passion.

About the role and what you'll be doing: 

The System Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and support of enterprise IT infrastructure with a focus on operating systems support, security operations, middleware platforms, vendor coordination, and compliance. This role ensures the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of information systems that support core organizational functions

We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain enterprise operating systems (Windows, Linux, AIX).
• Provide middleware support for platforms such as WebSphere, JBoss, Apache, and Oracle WebLogic
• Apply patches, manage configurations, and ensure system uptime and performance
• Conduct periodic access reviews and audits
• Support forensic investigations and respond to IAM-related incidents.
• Monitoring & BAU Operations:
• Use tools like Splunk SOAR, Tenable, and MS Defender for real-time monitoring and threat detection
• Perform routine system health checks, password rotations/complexity, and lifecycle management tasks.
• Maintain runbooks and technical documentation for repeatable operations
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for software, hardware, and service delivery.
• Ensure adherence to ITSM/ITIL processes including incident, change, and problem management
• Support internal and external audits with timely documentation and remediation.
• Support AntiVirus tools and File Integrity monitoring

• Experience with API gateways and MF connectivity tools such as KONG and MVH.
• Experience with Middleware support such as WebSphere and JBoss.
• Public Cloud administration experience.
• Support for compliance, audits (e.g. TDL), password changes, Control-M and e3
• Experience in security, patching and LCM for OS and Middleware
• Experience with tools such as Flexera, Carbon Black, ClamAV, McAfee ENS/Trellix, Netwirix, Puppet, Syslog, Tanium and Tripwire.

• Bachelor’s Degree or demonstrated equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience, certifications and/or demonstratable relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience with this specific company and customers.
• Strong written and oral communications skills; Strong interpersonal and customer relations skills with the ability to effectively interact with peers, customers, and vendors.
• Be fully functional and self-directed as well as integrate into a team.
• Ability to provide formal mentorship and cross-train others with less technical knowledge and institutional knowledge.
• Ability to technically document processes and procedures and run books.
• Ability to handle and manage low to high complexity of assignments.
• Ability to follow ITSM and ITIL process such as incident, request, problem and change management procedures.
• Proven diligence and adherence to audits and security protocols, procedures and reporting.
• Knowledge of USG security and audit process, policy, procedures, laws and requirements.
• Display aggressive life cycle management
• Demonstratable critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to document process and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to develop automation and efficiencies.

Other:

• Some jobs within this genre may require on-call, after hours or shift work.
• Some jobs within this genre may require work/access at physical locations in and around the Madison, WI area.

Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it. 

We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.

Some of our benefits include:

• Unlimited Paid Days Off
• Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• 401k with company match
• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave
• Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
• Enhanced fertility coverage
• Wellness program
• Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers
• Flexible work schedule

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $70,000 to $112,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.

If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email [email protected].