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Systems Engineering Manager

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

  • Willowbrook, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • $140,000–$165,000 Per Year

Highlights

The organization partners with industry leaders to deliver air-gapped, high-availability solutions that comply with stringent regulatory requirements and supports large corporations with tightly controlled technology infrastructures. Our client is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Manager with several years of hands-on systems engineering and management experience to lead and support the design, deployment, and maintenance of mission-critical IT infrastructure.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWillowbrook, IL
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$140,000–$165,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1969
Websitehttp://www.sterling-engineering.com

Description


Systems Engineering Manager
Location: Willowbrook, Illinois
Hire Type: Full-Time
Shift: On-Site
Compensation: $140,000–$165,000, based on experience
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: Bonus eligibility

Overview:
Our client is a leading security technology firm specializing in secure computing platforms and advanced surveillance systems for critical infrastructure. The organization partners with industry leaders to deliver air-gapped, high-availability solutions that comply with stringent regulatory requirements and supports large corporations with tightly controlled technology infrastructures.

Our client is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Manager with several years of hands-on systems engineering and management experience to lead and support the design, deployment, and maintenance of mission-critical IT infrastructure. This position will be responsible for both technical systems engineering and systems team management, including the development of processes, procedures, documentation, automation, and operational standards.

The Systems Engineering Manager will work closely with the organization's leadership team and report directly to the Senior Vice President of Operations.
Due to the sensitive nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship, successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation and drug screening, and the ability to work fully on-site in Willowbrook, IL are required.

Job Duties:

  • Lead and manage systems engineering activities, including team management, processes, procedures, documentation, and operational standards.
  • Design, implement, maintain, and support Proxmox-virtualized and bare-metal Windows and Linux server environments, ensuring high availability, reliability, and security.
  • Design and implement air-gapped and cloud-based systems and network environments.
  • Maintain and expand the corporate IT environment, including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra, Azure, Intune, SentinelOne, and other enterprise-level technologies.
  • Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls from Ubiquiti, Cisco, Fortinet, and similar vendors.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools using technologies such as Bash, PowerShell, and Ansible for system provisioning, configuration management, and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate virtualization technologies including vSphere and Hyper-V, as well as containerization technologies such as Docker.
  • Support the integration and management of cloud-based resources where applicable.
  • Assist with cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability scanning, remediation, and security documentation.
  • Support compliance and security initiatives aligned with NRC RG 5.71, NEI 08-09, and applicable industry best practices.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and system configuration documentation.
  • Configure and administer Active Directory, including Group Policy.
  • Configure and support Azure SAML authentication integrations with third-party vendors and applications.
  • Configure, troubleshoot, and support a diverse range of IoT devices, including cameras, motion sensors, and industrial automation equipment.
  • Support day-to-day IT and systems operations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system, network, virtualization, and application issues promptly.
  • Establish and improve systems engineering processes, procedures, and automation.
  • Lead and mentor systems engineering team members while maintaining hands-on technical involvement.
  • Travel up to approximately 20% as required.
Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.
  • 6–10 years of professional systems engineering experience, including demonstrated experience managing or leading technical teams.
  • Proven experience implementing IT processes, procedures, documentation standards, and automation.
  • 6–10 years of experience with virtualization and containerization technologies, including Proxmox; VCP certification is a plus.
  • Strong Linux Server administration experience.
  • Strong understanding of networking, switching, and routing.
  • Experience with Microsoft Entra, Office 365, and Active Directory.
  • Experience with Active Directory Group Policy and enterprise authentication.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and documentation skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of JIRA and Confluence is desired.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles and compliance frameworks, including NIST, NRC/NEI/DOE regulations, and role-based access controls, is highly desirable.
  • Experience with NetBox and Snipe-IT is a plus.
  • Experience with SMB-level storage infrastructure, including SAN/NAS, is desirable.
  • Ability to travel approximately 20%.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Security & Employment Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship is mandatory. Non-U.S. Citizens cannot be considered.
  • Must possess a compliant REAL ID.
  • Must be willing and able to successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation and drug screening in accordance with applicable requirements, including 10 CFR 73.56.
  • Must be able to work 100% on-site in Willowbrook, Illinois. This position does not offer a remote or hybrid work option.
What Our Client Offers:

  • Competitive salary of $140,000–$165,000, based on experience.
  • Bonus eligibility.
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development and certification opportunities.
  • Career growth opportunities.
  • Collaborative, mission-driven work environment focused on advanced security technology and critical infrastructure.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About Company

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

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