Systems Engineer

At APFC, our mission is to deliver world-class technology that supports world-class investment performance. Our technology environment directly supports the management and protection of approximately $85 billion assets on behalf of all Alaskans. This role supports mission-critical systems in a high-availability investment environment where reliability, security, and operational continuity are essential. The Enterprise Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting and maintaining enterprise infrastructure, cloud services, virtualization, networking, and security platforms across the organization. This position requires a collaborative and adaptable technology professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, improving systems and processes, and contributing to a mission-driven organization. The role requires flexibility to support operational needs, including occasional after-hours or weekend work. Key Responsibilities Administer, maintain, troubleshoot, and support enterprise infrastructure, systems, cloud services, and organizational applications. Support Microsoft enterprise technologies, virtualization platforms, networking infrastructure, storage, backup, and security systems. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and support operational continuity across enterprise environments. Support enterprise security, endpoint protection, backup, recovery, and vulnerability management solutions. Use scripting and automation tools to improve operational efficiency and systems administration. Collaborate with team members, vendors, and business partners on operational support and technology initiatives. Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, standards, and system configurations. Provide technical assistance and support to end users as needed. Participate in maintenance activities, on-call support, and critical incident response. Technology Environment This role supports a diverse enterprise technology environment including Microsoft 365, Windows Server, VMware, Cisco networking, enterprise storage and backup platforms, cloud services, endpoint security, and infrastructure automation technologies. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. Professional experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, systems administration, cloud services, networking, virtualization, or other IT operations sufficient to successfully perform the technical competencies and operational responsibilities of the role following onboarding and training. Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, systems, and operational issues across enterprise technology environments. Experience supporting Microsoft enterprise technologies and related infrastructure services. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and in a team-oriented environment. Candidate Profile Support and administer enterprise infrastructure, cloud services, and related operational technologies. Troubleshoot systems, networking, authentication, virtualization, and endpoint-related issues with minimal supervision. Work effectively in a high-availability environment where uptime, reliability, and security are critical. Use technical documentation, vendor resources, and troubleshooting methods to diagnose and resolve complex issues. Support maintenance activities, incident response, and infrastructure improvements across multiple technology platforms. Adapt to evolving technologies, operational priorities, and organizational needs in a fast-paced enterprise environment. Preferred Experience Experience supporting highly available or mission-critical enterprise environments. Experience in financial services or other regulated industries. Experience with virtualization, cloud, networking, backup, or enterprise security technologies. Experience with scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell. Microsoft, VMware, Cisco, cloud, or related industry certifications. Physical Requirements Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be added, removed or changed at any time with or without notice. AAP/EEO Statement APFC provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all. APFC follows all applicable Federal and State laws and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other class protected by law. Compensation & Benefits Information The base salary range for this position is $105,000 - $120,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This role is also eligible for Incentive Compensation in accordance with APFC’s Incentive Compensation Plan, with a maximum annual bonus of 5% of base salary, tied to total fund performance. Health Medical / Vision / Dental Insurance Single or Family Coverage Different Cost and Coverage Options Employee-funded Health Flexible Spending Account (pre-taxed) Voluntary Supplemental Benefits Life Insurance Disability Insurance Retirement Public Employees' Retirement Program (PERS) Matching employer contribution Employer contributions vested 100% after 5 years Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan In lieu of Social Security To see more Benefits: click here for more information Personal Leave Personal leave program starts at 21 days per year. Leave is accrued each pay period at a rate of 6:03 hours per pay period with increases to accrual rates at 2, 5, 10, & 15yrs employment milestones. 12 Paid Holidays per year Flexible work hours based on positional needs Free parking Relocation assistance may be provided Modern Headquarters located in beautiful location #J-18808-Ljbffr