Senior Systems Engineer

An Amazing Career Opportunity foraSenior Systems Engineer!!

Location:Austin TX

Job ID:45288

The Senior Systems Engineer is a key member of the Platform Services Team responsible for designing operating securing and sustaining enterprise infrastructure platforms. This role is highly hands-on and execution-focused providing deep technical expertise across Linux and Windows systems networking storage automation monitoring patching and security-aligned operations.

The Senior Systems Engineer serves as an infrastructure Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting both modern and legacy platforms enabling secure and compliant operations and playing a critical role in system and infrastructure integrations. The role works closely with Security SOC InfoSec Network Cloud Application and Audit teams to ensure platforms meet enterprise standards for reliability scalability and security.

Who are we

HID powers the trusted identities of the worlds people places and things allowing people to transact safely work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin TX with over 4500 worldwide employees.Check us out here:and ourSenior Systems Engineer youll support HIDs successby:

• Contributing to enterprise Platform Services by building operating and maintaining core infrastructure across compute storage OS and connectivity in hybrid and onprem environments.
• Administering and hardening Linux (multiple distros) and Windows environments performing advanced OS troubleshooting patching kernel updates and adherence to security baselines.
• Executing enterprise patch management for servers and workstations using SCCM BigFix and similar tools ensuring compliance with SLAs and vulnerabilityremediation standards.
• Managing identity and directory services including Active Directory Group Policy workstation lifecycle and full server lifecycle from provisioning through decommissioning.
• Supporting enterprise networking and secure connectivity including DNS DHCP routing VPNs FortiGate firewalls and performance/latency diagnostics.
• Implementing automation and configuration management via Ansible Puppet and scripting to drive standardized repeatable platform builds and operational efficiencies.
• Operating and enhancing monitoring and observability platforms (LogicMonitor SolarWinds) while leading incident response rootcause analysis and production stability efforts.
• Partnering with Security SOC and audit teams on hardening vulnerability remediation compliance evidence and alignment to frameworks such as CIS and NIST.
• Maintaining thorough documentation runbooks architecture diagrams and providing knowledge transfer while collaborating across infrastructure security cloud and application teams.
• Supporting M&A integrations legacyplatform stabilization coexistence strategies and vendor/partner engagements to ensure alignment with Platform Services standards.
• Building operating and maintaining enterprise infrastructure across compute storage operating systems and secure connectivity.
• Administering hardening and lifecyclemanaging Linux/Windows systems including patching identity services and configuration standards.
• Supporting networking and security servicesfirewalls DNS/DHCP VPNswhile troubleshooting performance access and availability issues.
• Implementing automation monitoring and incident response collaborating with Security SOC Network Cloud and vendor partners to ensure platform reliability and compliance.

YourExperienceand Background include:

• 710 years of infrastructure engineering experience including 57 years in Linux/Windows systems engineering patching and troubleshooting plus 23 years in automation monitoring and secure connectivity.
• Deep expertise with Windows Server Windows Workstations Active Directory SCCM/BigFix and enterprise patch management.
• Skilled with FortiGate firewalls secure connectivity core networking fundamentals in hybrid and on premise environments.
• Handson experience with automation and monitoring platforms such as Ansible Puppet LogicMonitor and SolarWinds.
• Background in security compliance audit support and remediation activities with strong documentation and collaboration skills.
• Exposure to cloud and hybrid environments (AWS Azure OCI etc.) is preferred
• Experience with enterprise storage platforms is preferred
• Knowledge of security hardening standards (CIS NIST etc.) is preferred
• Scripting experience (Bash PowerShell Python) is preferred
• Experience supporting regulated or large-scale enterprise environments is preferred

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package

• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering allowing for work-life balance

• A vibrant welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply

• Empowerment: Youll work as part of a global team in a flexible workenvironment learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents skills and experiences. You dont need to check all the you have most of the skills and experience we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas including flexible work arrangements job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated reliable and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin disability age veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions please contact .

Please be aware that our recruitment process may include the use of AI-powered tools to assist in screening applicant resumes. These tools help us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications and skills align with the job description. We use AI in a responsible manner and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations. Importantly all applicants are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. AI is used to support not replace human judgment in the evaluation process.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day think of how many times you tap twist tag push or swipe to get access find information connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified trusted identity that can get you where you need to go without having to think about it.

When you join our HID team youll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group the global leader in access solutions. Youll have 63000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions supporting them with regular feedback training and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact and we encourage them to grow their role locally regionally or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board its important to us to have diverse inclusive teams and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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