Systems Engineer

Charles River Associates (CRA) is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our Information Technology (ITS) team. The ITS team is a global team of 40 professionals dedicated to enhancing, maintaining, and developing the firm's technology infrastructure and security.

The Systems Engineer role provides a fantastic opportunity to develop existing skillsets and gain hands-on experience with new technologies in a fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a hybrid on-premises/cloud environment, with a strong background in Windows Server, Active Directory, and VMware vSphere.

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot systems hardware and software in a Global Windows server environment
• Install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Servers
• Install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi
• Provide Level 2 support to the Service Delivery team
• Active Directory and Entra Administration, Group Policy & RBAC
• Automate common administrative tasks
• Rotate off-hours on-call support
• Complete fast-paced and high-volume work order requests

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)
• 3+ years of significant experience working within a hybrid on-premises/cloud environment
• MCSA preferred
• Solid working knowledge of Azure with minimum AZ900 Azure Fundamentals qualification
• Ability to build a well-documented and robust PowerShell script from the ground up
• Proficient with core technologies: Office 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, RBAC
• Experience working in a geographically disperse cross-functional team
• Experience with VMware vSphere/VCF

Career Growth and Benefits:

• CRA's robust skills development programs, encompassing both formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member
• Comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers

Work Location Flexibility:

• CRA expects individuals to spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office, with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team