Systems Engineer

Job overview

The Systems Engineer role is fully onsite in Willowbrook, IL, and pays $80,000–$125,000 per year, based on experience. The client is a security technology firm focused on secure computing platforms and advanced surveillance systems for critical infrastructure. The engineer designs, deploys, maintains, and troubleshoots secure, highly available IT infrastructure, supporting mission-critical systems through server and network administration, virtualization, automation, cybersecurity, and technical documentation.

What you'll do

• Design and support virtualized and bare-metal Windows and Linux servers
• implement air-gapped systems and networks
• maintain enterprise IT tools and services
• configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, and firewalls
• develop automation scripts
• support virtualization, containers, and cloud resources
• assist with cybersecurity assessments and remediation
• document findings and maintain runbooks and procedures
• administer Active Directory and authentication integrations
• support IoT devices and daily systems operations
• travel up to approximately 20% as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

systems engineer

windows server

linux

virtualization

cybersecurity

air-gapped networks

willowbrook il

sterling engineering

$80k–$125k

full-time

onsite

u.s. citizenship required

up to 20% travel

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Bonus eligibility
• health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• paid time off and holidays
• professional development and certification opportunities
• career growth.

Why this role

U.S. citizenship is mandatory, along with a background investigation and drug screening. The posting requires 100% onsite work and states that remote or hybrid work is unavailable. Travel may be required up to approximately 20%.

About the employer

Sterling Engineering Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.