About this role
Job title: Systems Engineer
Location: Wilmington, Massachusetts (On-site)
COMPENSATION: $64 - $74 HOURLY
Role Overview
This organization is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the technology team. The successful candidate will drive technical innovation and operational efficiency in infrastructure operations through automation and robust systems troubleshooting. This position requires deep analytical capabilities to resolve complex technical challenges at their root, ensuring the scalability and reliability of server environments.
Key Responsibilities
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Analyze and optimize the performance, scalability, and functionality of commodity servers, operating systems, and networks.
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Drive operational efficiency and technical innovation through the development of automation and self-repair systems monitoring solutions.
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Troubleshoot complex system issues and analyze failure patterns to implement long-term, simplified solutions.
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Create and refine operational processes to improve workflow and deliver a positive impact on end users.
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Adopt and promote industry best practices in documentation, security configurations, testing, and resource utilization.
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Develop and track metrics to evaluate the performance and efficiency of operational infrastructure.
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Maintain a focus on simplicity, repeatability, and cost-effective engineering in all design and operational activities.
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Required Qualifications
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Education: A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
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Experience: Extensive hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and operating Linux or other UNIX-based operating systems in a secure data center environment.
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Technical
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Skills
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Proficiency in automation and scripting using Python, Perl, or shell scripting. Strong familiarity with standard internet protocols including TCP/IP, Ethernet, UDP, SSL, DNS, and HTTP. Proven experience writing SQL queries and implementing security best practices for server configurations and access controls.
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Preferred Qualifications
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Knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, or Java.
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Experience utilizing version control systems including Git, Mercurial, or SVN.
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Familiarity with cloud-based technologies and infrastructure management.
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Experience managing large-scale, geographically distributed server environments and high-capacity disk sub-systems.
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Operational knowledge of enterprise routing and switching platforms.
Benefits
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Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a Health Savings Account, a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
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Equal Opportunity
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Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.