Senior Systems Engineer

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain IT infrastructure ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability. This role involves managing servers, networks, storage systems, and cloud environments while providing technical expertise for system upgrades, troubleshooting, and automation initiatives.

Location: This role can sit remotely or be hybrid and would ideally be located near one of our Connecticut or Massachusetts sites. There is minimal travel for this role.

Responsibilities:

• System Design & Implementation
  • Architect and deploy IT systems including servers, virtualization platforms, and cloud services.
  • Configure and maintain Windows/Linux operating systems and enterprise applications.
• Infrastructure Management
  • Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness.
  • Manage storage, backup, and recovery solutions.
• Security & Compliance
  • Implement security best practices, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards (e.g., AS9100, CMMC, NIST).
• Automation & Optimization
  • Develop scripts and implement automation tools to streamline system administration tasks.
  • Optimize resource utilization and cost efficiency across IT environments.
• Support & Troubleshooting
  • Provide Tier 3 support for escalated technical issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve infrastructure-related problems.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, processes, and policies.\
  • Prepare reports on system health, capacity planning, and performance metrics.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in system engineering or IT infrastructure roles.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in:
  • Windows Server and Linux administration.
  • Virtualization technologies (VMware & Hyper-V).
  • Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN).
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, VMware VCP, or CompTIA Security+.
• Familiarity with Palo Alto Panorama
• Familiarity with ServiceNow
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
• Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.

Acknowledgements:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits:

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.