Systems Engineer

Company Description

WireCo® is the strength behind the world’s evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking. We create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. WireCo® is headquartered in Prairie Village, Kansas with manufacturing plants, distribution facilities and research and development centers worldwide.

WireCo® offers a competitive salary, incentive programs, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits offerings for employees and their families. Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match, 100% company-paid life insurance, and 100% company-paid disability insurance.

For more information, check out our website at www.wireco.com and the following videos:

• https://youtu.be/zzplYW7PMFg
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CJwd_yXZAY

Job Description

The Systems Engineer's role is to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in- house information systems that support core organizational functions. This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all networked software and associated operating systems.

The Systems Engineer must exhibit the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength
• Accountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares detailed specifications, identifies required inputs, and participates in the design, development, and testing of systems.
• Coordinates installation with the end user, tests configuration and recommends modifications to improve functionality, ensuring satisfactory results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess, define, and implement technology solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Ensures data integration and communication between interrelated systems.
• Analyzes system infrastructure for compliance with technical design documents.
• Plan and execute system upgrades, migrations, and installations with minimal disruption to business operations, following industry best practices and compliance standards.
• Conduct regular system audits to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and areas for improvement, and implement appropriate security measures.
• Works with users to identify system requirements; develops processing procedures and systems modifications to meet these specifications.
• Uses structured and cost analysis to identify and recommend updates to the current network and computer systems.
• Drafts informational materials and graphics to explain systems to managers and users.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including system configurations, processes, and standard operating procedures.
• May be responsible for designing a data contingency plan or data disaster recovery plan.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, and make recommendations for system enhancements, optimizations, and cost efficiencies.
• Lead or participate in projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required
• 3  years of experience with supporting infrastructure, systems administration, as well as hardware and software troubleshooting 
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Windows systems administration and Active Directory
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware and HyperV
• Experience with DNS and DHCP technologies
• Experience with PowerShell
• Experience with system performance monitoring & fine-tuning
• Solid understanding of security principles and best practices, with experience implementing and managing security measures 
• Experience with back up technologies (Veeam)
• Attention to detail, and a drive to be successful; ability to work independently with minimal supervision or assistance
• Experience writing detailed and clear procedures and documentations that are easy to follow 
• Strong problem solving, innovation, collaboration, and analysis skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the following areas is a plus, but not required: CrowdStrike Falcon, AWS Services, SAN/NAS Storage, Multi-Domain environment, Microsoft ADFS, Microsoft DFS.
• Additional advanced certifications preferred(i.e. Microsoft, VMWare)
• ITIL certification preferred; or equivalent working knowledge

Additional Information

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

• Standard office equipment including computer, mouse, keyboard, telephone, multifunction copier

Additional Information:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• An applicant must complete a satisfactory background check post-offer of employment.  A criminal conviction will not be an automatic bar to employment.
• Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability