IT Systems Engineer III

IT Systems Engineer III

Universal Instruments is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automation assembly equipment. Our solutions are used to build some of today's high-tech gadgets, and to create the most advanced technologies in the fast-moving electronics industry. From cell phones and tablets to infrastructure, industrial, automotive, military and medical products, our innovative solutions play an integral role in driving the future of technology!

Summary:

Responsible for the development, maintenance, performance and operation of UIC's Information Technology Infrastructure. Core scope of this role includes managing backups, Storage Area Network (SAN), cloud environments, server administration, Windows and Linux operating systems management, and Active Directory management, as well as on premise virtualization.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Oversees installation of all server hardware and software.
• Supports the virtualization environment to include hardware refresh, software maintenance and configuration.
• Maintains SAN environment to include capacity planning and ongoing maintenance.
• Ensures security, availability & performance of the enterprise environment.
• Identity and authentication management related to Active Directory, Entra ID and AD FS.
• Documents IT procedures and follows best practice change management, for IT systems configuration.
• Monitors backup systems; Regularly tests, verifies restore capabilities and performs routine maintenance.
• Plans, develops and implements disaster recovery planning, events and recovery of vital information.
• Administers and maintains MS SQL Server databases.
• Creates batch scripts, VB Scripts, and PowerShell scripts to perform automated tasks.
• Troubleshoots problems reported by users & follow-up to ensure resolution.
• Works with vendor support contacts as needed, to resolve technical issues.
• Oversees the build, configuration & maintenance of laptops, PCs, servers & other assets.

Positional Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM field of study with 4-7 years of related experience.
• In lieu of degree; 7+ years of commensurate experience will be considered.
• Windows Server Experience: Active Directory, DFS, WSUS, file services, AD FS.
• Microsoft Cloud Experience; Azure, M365, Entra ID, conditional access.
• Familiarity with SAN Storage; fiber channel, iSCSI protocol.
• Server configuration and deployment experience.
• Practical day to day experience with Veeam backup.
• Experience in a VMWare vSphere environment, spanning multiple geographic locations.
• Experience adhering to and applying company change management and policy.

Preferences:

• VMWare VCP Certification is huge plus.
• Scripting experience including PowerShell, Python or related.
• CompTIA Security+ preferred.
• Relevant Microsoft Certifications.

Responsibility for Quality Procedures or Direct Product Quality:

• Adheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures and uses Total Cycle Time principles and standard problem solving tools to continuously improve work processes.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Universal Instruments is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.

Target Annual Base Pay: $90,000 - $110,000 + Robust Benefits