Job Description

The Systems Engineer is responsible for engineering, optimizing, and securing the firm’s core enterprise infrastructure. This role drives the installation, performance tuning, management, and monitoring of all Windows Server environments, Microsoft Active Directory, and associated cloud-hybrid subsystems.

Job Duties:

• Monitors and maintains servers and possibly storage systems
• Analyzes and troubleshoots system issues
• Performs and coordinates server replacements and server builds
• Monitors, manages and maintains Active Directory
• Assists with, and may lead, setting assigned technology strategies of the firm
• Acts as a technical resource for the Project Management Office
• Completes and upgrades system documentation
• Some virtualization experience with Hyper-V and/or VMware
• Basic networking, switching, and routing experience (firewall skills a plus)
• Microsoft Suite of products to include but not limited to Office 365, Azure, Windows Server, and related cloud technologies
• Ability to work after standard business hours and travel (up to 25%)
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• High School diploma / GED, required
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, preferred

Experience:

• Three (3) or more years of hands-on experience administering and managing large-scale server environments (50+ endpoints), required Knowledge of Microsoft Endpoint Manager (System Center), Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) and/or Active Directory, preferred
• One (1) or more years of experience with leading projects, preferred
• Prior experience with on premise (SAN/NAS) and virtual storage (VMware ESXi), preferred

License/Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) preferred.
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate or equivalent legacy MCSA/MCSE credentials preferred.

Software:

• Advanced proficiency in managing modern Microsoft Windows Server operating systems, Active Directory, and core network services (DNS, DHCP), required
• Strong administrative experience with VMware ESXi and vSphere virtualization platforms, preferred
• Practical experience with enterprise SAN/NAS storage arrays and network fabrics, preferred
• Foundational or administrative knowledge of Linux systems (RedHat), preferred
• Familiarity with hardware management tools, specifically Cisco Intersight, preferred

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple complex projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on details
• Capable of successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Ability to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Capable of working well under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional manner
• Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of employees and management
• Ability to interact and build consensus among people

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $115,000 - $125,000
Maryland Range: $115,000 - $125,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $115,000 - $125,000

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

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*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
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