Senior Systems Engineer

Position Purpose

The Senior Systems Engineer leads the strategy architecture and operations of First Feds enterprise infrastructure across cloud networks data centers identity and security domains. This role ensures the reliability scalability and security of missioncritical systems while advancing modernization initiativesincluding cloud migration Zero Trust adoption and ITSM maturity improvements.

Essential Functions

• Architect deploy and support enterprise infrastructure across on-prem and cloud environments.
• Lead modernization initiatives including cloud migrations identity modernization and network transformation.
• Lead process improvement efforts across deposit and payment operations by modernizing and automating file movement reconciliation routines and crosssystem data exchanges.
• Ensure highavailability secure infrastructure supporting ACH and digitalbanking data workflows including automated alerts exception handling and compliance controls.
• Utilize AI-based automation platforms and intelligent agents to optimize infrastructure operations monitoring and remediation.
• Apply AI/ML tools to improve detection of system anomalies streamline file and data flow management and enhance process automation across core banking operations.
• Oversee data center operations networking virtualization and storage platforms.
• Implement and mature ITSM processes including change management incident response and compliance workflows.
• Lead disaster recovery planning testing and continuous lifecycle improvement.
• Manage vendors negotiate contracts and oversee infrastructure budgets.
• Support and enhance enterprise voice and unified communications environments.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to implement Zero Trust identity governance and enterprise security standards.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to IT and engineering staff.
• Support strategic crossfunctional initiatives requiring infrastructure and security expertise.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Engineering or related field required.
• 10 years of experience in enterprise systems engineering infrastructure or network engineering.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms (Azure AWS) and hybridcloud architectures.
• Deep networking experience with Aruba Palo Alto Zscaler and complex enterprise routing.
• Experience with data center operations virtualization and server management (Linux Windows Server).
• Experience in regulated industries (banking healthcare fintech strongly preferred).
• Proven leadership in vendor management IT budgeting and complex program execution.
• Strong understanding of disaster recovery highavailability design and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with ITSM frameworks and compliance standards.
• Excellent problemsolving communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Physical Requirements

The work requires the ability to operate office machines and equipment such as personal computers printers copying machines and telephones. The work requires the ability to communicate clearly with customers coworkers and others in person and on telephones. Work activities involve combinations of sitting/standing for extended periods.

Pay Range

• The pay range for this position is $126544.34 - $215125.38
• The typical hiring range for this position is $126544.34 $145209. 63 (This represents the range for our highest geographic differential. Actual range may be lower dependent on incumbents location)
• The incentive plan for this position is the Partnership Incentive plan. It is paid out quarterly with a 5% target payout.
• Employees will be eligible for our benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance paid time off retirement plans (401k with company match and Employee Stock Ownership Plan) gym membership reimbursement discounts on our banking products and more! Additional information on our benefits package can be viewed at a community Bank we know the power in bringing people together from all walks of life. Our communities are beautiful and strong because of their diversity and its important to us that all of our locations reflect the unique diversity of the places we live and work. We are passionate about hiring the very best talent and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  
  

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  Required Experience:

  Senior IC