Senior Systems Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

Senior Systems Engineer at HID Global responsible for core systems' reliability, performance, and security. Engaging in design, deployment, and maintenance of infrastructure solutions.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering and operations with a focus on production-grade infrastructure, including strong skills in cloud platforms, automation, and incident management. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance platform stability and operational maturity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Linux Server AdministrationCloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Containerization Technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)Automation and Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)Incident Management and Root-Cause Analysis

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringInfrastructure Design and DeploymentMonitoring and ObservabilityNetworking ConceptsInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Capacity PlanningDisaster Recovery StrategiesConfiguration ManagementAutomation WorkflowsEnterprise Network Design

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Git-based Version Control (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)CI/CD PipelinesSAFe/Agile PracticesIdentity Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Solutions ArchitectAzure AdministratorRed Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)ITIL Foundation

Industry Keywords

Production-Grade InfrastructureOperational StandardsService Level Agreements (SLAs)Root-Cause AnalysisBusiness Continuity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDNSDockerFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesLinuxPythonSwitchingTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engaging in the design, deployment, and maintenance of server, storage, and cloud infrastructure across production and non-production environments.
Monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing system performance, ensuring high availability and adherence to SLAs.
Building and maintaining automation for system provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, and incident handling.
Serving as an escalation point for complex operational issues, driving root-cause analysis and long-term remediation.
Developing and maintaining detailed system architecture documentation, runbooks, and operational standards.
Implementing and managing robust backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
Collaborating closely with Security, DevOps, Network Engineering, and Application teams to ensure end ‑ to ‑ end platform stability.
Driving lifecycle management for infrastructure components, including patching, upgrades, and capacity planning.
Participating in the on-call rotation and leading response efforts during major incidents.
Evaluating and recommending new technologies, tools, and processes to continuously improve operational maturity.
Designing and deploying new infrastructure solutions.
Automating workflows, provisioning, and system management tasks.
Leading root ‑ cause analysis and driving long ‑ term remediation strategies.
Collaborating with cross ‑ functional teams for projects and platform improvements.
Evaluating and recommending new technologies and tools.
Supporting SAFe/Agile ceremonies and contributing to iterative delivery cycles.
Participating in capacity planning and infrastructure roadmap development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience in systems engineering or operations, with emphasis on production-grade infrastructure.
Strong expertise with Linux and/or Windows server administration.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Experience managing containerized applications and orchestration tools (Docker, containerd, Kubernetes, Nomad, etc.)
Proficiency with Git-based version control systems (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket).
Proficiency in automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash).
Hands-on experience with monitoring and observability platforms.
Solid understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancing, firewalls, routing).
Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, etc.).
Proven experience in incident management and root ‑ cause analysis.
Experience designing, troubleshooting, and optimizing enterprise ‑ grade networks, including Layer 2/3 switching, routing protocols, load balancers, and network security controls.
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
Working knowledge of SAFe and Agile practices, including participation in ceremonies and alignment to iterative delivery workflows.
Background with identity management, SSO, and enterprise authentication systems.
Certifications in cloud or systems engineering fields (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator or Architect, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), ITIL Foundation, etc.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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