Network & Systems Engineer

Network & Systems EngineerLocation: City of Canton, GA Work Authorization: US Citizen Security Clearance / Suitability· Must pass City background check · Must follow City cybersecurity and incident response policiesRole SummaryResponsible for 24x7x365 monitoring, patching, alerting, and maintenance of the City's IT infrastructure, including servers, firewalls, switches, and cloud platforms. Ensures reliability, performance, and security of all managed systems.Mandatory Requirements· Experience with FortiGate firewalls · Experience managing Microsoft 365 tenant · Ability to provide patch compliance reporting · Ability to support ~250 workstations and 6 firewalls · Must provide proactive monitoring and remediationRoles & Responsibilities· Monitor servers, network devices, and cloud systems · Manage FortiGate firewalls and advanced threat protection · Perform patching, updates, and maintenance · Provide automated alerting and human review/response · Administer Microsoft 365 tenant · Support Azure and Veeam backup environments · Configure new or replacement servers, switches, and firewalls · Conduct quarterly network health reviews and provide plain-language reportsEducation Qualification· Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field · Preferred certifications: Network+, CCNA, Fortinet NSE, Microsoft Azure AdministratorExperience Required· 8+ years of network/system administration experience · Experience with FortiGate firewalls, Microsoft 365, Azure, Veeam · Experience managing servers, switches, patching, and monitoring toolsMission StatementSoftthink Solutions' mission is to drive continuous innovation in IT services by prioritizing product development and implementing trustworthy computing practices. Our focus on secure and reliable product delivery is backed by sound business practices and a commitment to the long-term satisfaction of our clients in every project, regardless of its size or complexity. Through our innovative solutions and dedicated team of experts, we strive to exceed our clients' expectations and set the standard for excellence in the IT industry.Vision StatementAt Softthink Solutions, our vision is to be a trusted partner for our clients, empowering them to bring their ideas to life in the most efficient and effective manner possible. We are committed to using established best practices, industry-standard processes, and cutting-edge technology to deliver top-notch solutions that exceed expectations. Our goal is to be recognized as leaders in the industry for our innovative, reliable, and secure IT services and solutions, and to drive the success of our clients through every project we undertake.