Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer Location: Fort Wayne, IN Level: Salaried Division / Department: IT, Technology SecOps Reports to: Manager of Systems Engineering Travel: Minimal according to business needs

About the Role: The System Engineer is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, systems software and related network infrastructure. This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise cloud infrastructure primarily within Microsoft Azure.

• Lead the transition from traditional infrastructure to cloud-native platforms by modernizing VMware, Windows Server, and Active Directory services while reducing reliance on legacy technologies and promoting adoption of SaaS, PaaS, and cloud-native solutions where appropriate.

• Design, build, and operate an internal cloud platform that provides self-service capabilities, standardized patterns, and a consistent developer experience for application teams.

• Own the enterprise Kubernetes and container platform including cluster lifecycle management, workload onboarding, GitOps deployments, platform upgrades, observability, security controls, capacity planning, and multi-environment consistency.

• Implement and maintain GitOps workflows using technologies such as Flux, Argo CD, GitHub, and Azure DevOps to deliver declarative, version-controlled infrastructure and platform changes.

• Develop and maintain automation, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD solutions using PowerShell, Python, Terraform, Bicep, Azure CLI, and related technologies.

• Develop reusable platform services, self-service infrastructure capabilities, and standardized deployment patterns that enable application teams to rapidly and securely deploy workloads while maintaining governance, reliability, and security standards.

• Design and support enterprise and cloud networking, including switching, routing, firewalls, and security solutions, following zero-trust principles.

• Implement monitoring, observability, backup, disaster recovery, and resiliency capabilities for critical systems and services.

• Configure, secure, and maintain Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Microsoft Entra ID.

• Serve as a Tier III escalation point and participate in on-call support for complex infrastructure, cloud, Microsoft 365, identity, networking, and platform issues.

• Develop technical standards, documentation, operational procedures, and architecture best practices.

• Collaborate with business units, vendors, and IT teams to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable technology solutions.

• Research emerging technologies and contribute to technology roadmaps, technology lifecycle planning, and long-term cloud-first infrastructure strategy.

Education and Experience:

• Relevant experience with software and hardware troubleshooting and/or repair

• Technical certification and/or relevant coursework

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Some college, no degree required

• Associate degree in a related field and / or 4-6 years of experience

Skills and Abilities:

• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Communication - written and oral communication skills

Benefits available to you:

• Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision with a premium free plan available

• Paid time off to foster work/life balance

• Profit sharing

• Bonus Pay opportunities

• Retirement funding opportunities

• Education reimbursement

• Health club reimbursement

• Career advancement opportunities

Please note that for this role, relocation assistance is not available. Candidates should be willing and able to work in Fort Wayne, IN without the need for relocation support. We encourage local candidates or those already planning to move to the area to apply.

About Do it Best Group

Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world's largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently-owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities.