Network & Systems Engineer

We are seeking a Network & Systems Engineer to support and evolve enterprise infrastructure across systems, networking, automation, and platform operations. This role combines traditional systems engineering with modern DevOps and infrastructure automation practices, supporting both operational stability and long-term scalability. This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on automation, infrastructure reliability, container platforms, CI/CD workflows, identity management, and enterprise systems support. Apply now!

Work Model:

• On-Site

What You Will Do:

• Design and maintain infrastructure automation using Ansible, Python, PowerShell, and related tools
• Build and support CI CD workflows and infrastructure deployment pipelines using GitLab
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized environments and administer Linux Ubuntu and Windows Server systems
• Support enterprise networking, including switches, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, SD WAN, and ISP connectivity
• Manage Active Directory group policies, service accounts, identity and access controls, secrets management, certificate automation,n and infrastructure security initiatives
• Maintain monitoring, alerting, and observability platforms support MySQL and MSSQL with replication and high availability, create documentation standards, procedures, and participate in on-call and after-hours maintenance

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• 4 to 5 years of experience in systems infrastructure or platform engineering roles with strong Linux administration, Ubuntu preferred
• Hands-on experience with Docker CI CD pipelines and infrastructure automation using Ansible and infrastructure as code practices
• Experience scripting with Python and or PowerShell, and a strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including routing, switching, VLANs, and firewalls
• Exposure to AWS or other cloud platforms, plus IAM secrets management, PKI, and certificate automation
• Familiarity with database infrastructure, high availability concepts, security-focused mindset, enterprise compliance practices, and relevant certifications or equivalent experience
• Willingness to participate in after-hours on-call rotation, occasional travel between office and data center, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and work in server room environments

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution/match
• PTO and holidays
• Life and disability insurance

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Brian Valenta at (515) 225-7000 or email bvalenta@thepalmergroup.com.