System Engineer

System Engineer

Location: East Hanover, NJ or NYC or remote options available.

Department: Engineering

Division: Corporate

Job Status: Full-Time

Work Shift: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST Time Zone.

BlackHawk Data is one of the fastest-growing, woman-owned IT solution providers in the country trusted by private and public sector clients to deliver secure, scalable infrastructure and innovative network solutions.

Here, you won’t just do a job you'll build a career that matters. We're a team of bold thinkers, problem solvers, and changemakers committed to doing things the right way, not the easy way.

Our culture thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and grit. We invest in our people, challenge them to grow, and celebrate wins together. If you're driven to lead, learn, and leave your mark, BlackHawk Data is where you belong.

Come build what’s next with a team that’s going places

Position Overview
The Systems Engineer plays a pivotal role in architecting, implementing, and maintaining our technical infrastructure, which includes production servers, network devices, applications, and systems. This role is also responsible for deploying new infrastructure builds and handling MAC-related activities across all customer accounts.

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including conditional access policies, identity governance frameworks, and SSO integrations across hybrid environments

• Manage, monitor, and optimize Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Intune, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Administer core network services (DNS, DHCP, etc) and automate routine tasks using PowerShell scripting and Microsoft Graph API
• Deploy and manage Azure services including virtual machines, virtual networks, application gateways, and hybrid connectivity solutions

• Administer enterprise virtualization platforms and hyper-converged infrastructures
• Manage server hardware such as Dell vxRail, Cisco UCS, and standalone servers
• Oversee enterprise storage systems, SAN/NAS, and Fiber Channel fabrics

• Maintain and support Linux-based systems (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS, etc)
• Perform system hardening, patch management, and configuration management using industry best practices
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and optimize performance

• Lead cloud infrastructure initiatives within Azure and AWS platforms, including VPC design, EC2/compute, S3 storage solutions, and Route53 DNS services
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible
• Develop system automation scripting solutions using Python, Bash, and PowerShell
• Manage development and version control using Git with GitHub/GitLab platforms

• Deploy and manage comprehensive security solutions including EDR, MDR, email security gateways, and DNS filtering
• Implement and maintain NMS, PSA, and centralized logging solutions
• Conduct proactive system health monitoring, optimization, and incident response

• Provide Tier 3 technical support for critical enterprise systems, ensuring 99.9% uptime, rapid issue resolution, and infrastructure performance
• Design and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available system architectures following industry standards and compliance requirements
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation including system configs, SOPs, runbooks, and BC/DR plans

• Evaluate, test, and implement emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency and security posture
• Lead system integration projects and automation initiatives

• 7+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering, infrastructure administration, or related IT roles with increasing responsibility
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
• Proven track record of leading technical projects and mentoring junior staff members

• Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft technologies including Active Directory, Microsoft 365 administration, Exchange Online, and PowerShell scripting
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) including conditional access, identity governance, privileged access management, and SSO
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune, Defender for Endpoint, and RMM tools
• Hands-on experience with Azure services including virtual machines, virtual networks, application gateways, and storage solutions
• Hands-on experience with AWS services including VPCs, Route53, EC2, S3, and network security configurations
• Ability to design and implement cloud migrations and hybrid connectivity solutions
• Advanced enterprise expertise with VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter, NSX, vSAN)
• Proven experience managing enterprise server hardware (Dell vxRail, Cisco UCS)
• In-depth knowledge of enterprise storage technologies such as Pure Storage, NetApp, SAN/NAS solutions, and Fiber Channel fabric management
• Strong Linux administration skills on multiple distributions (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS)
• Experience with system hardening, patch management, config management tools
• Advanced scripting capabilities with PowerShell, Python, and Bash
• Proficiency with GitHub/GitLab, Git version control and pipeline integration
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible
• Comprehensive understanding of enterprise security tools including EDR, MDR, email security, and DNS filtering solutions
• Experience with NMS systems, SIEM platforms, and centralized logging solutions
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and security best practices
• Solid foundation in networking with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, FW management
• Experience with hybrid identity models / federation services (ADFS, SAML, OAuth)
• Proven ability in system integration, API management, and automation
• Experience with enterprise monitoring tools and automated deployment solutions
• Working knowledge of ITIL practices and service management methodologies/tools
• Understanding of change management processes and documentation standards
• Strong project management capabilities with experience leading technical efforts
• Powerful troubleshooting / problem-solving skills with ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder interaction

Join our team of experts and take your career to the next level! Apply today and become a part of our innovative and collaborative team at BlackHawk Data.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Regular coaching, career development, and advancement path.
• A collaborative culture that celebrates learning, innovation, and high performance
• Up to 22 Days PTO.