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About the job We’re Hiring: Systems Engineer We’re looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to help design, administer, secure, and continuously improve our core infrastructure and technology platforms. This role serves as a senior technical resource within IT Operations and plays a key part in ensuring business-critical systems are reliable, secure, scalable, and recoverable. The Systems Engineer will help lead infrastructure modernization, strengthen disaster recovery readiness, reduce technical debt, and establish operational standards that support long-term business growth. What You’ll Do: Administer and maintain Windows Server environments and support infrastructure Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, identity services, and Microsoft 365 services Administer virtualization platforms, storage systems, and server hardware Monitor infrastructure health, capacity, performance, availability, and security Develop and maintain infrastructure standards, best practices, and operational procedures Manage backup systems, recovery solutions, and disaster recovery testing Lead infrastructure upgrades, migrations, modernization projects, and technical improvements Support vulnerability management, patching, identity/access initiatives, and security audits Create and maintain system diagrams, infrastructure documentation, and configuration records Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex infrastructure issues and major incidents Participate in on-call support and after-hours maintenance as required What Success Looks Like: Core infrastructure is stable, secure, documented, and proactively maintained Disaster recovery and backup processes are tested, reliable, and clearly documented Infrastructure projects are planned and executed with strong technical ownership Technical debt is reduced through thoughtful modernization and standardization IT teams have the documentation and support needed to resolve issues efficiently Business-critical systems remain resilient and aligned with company growth Required Qualifications: 5+ years of Systems Administration or Systems Engineering experience Strong experience supporting Microsoft server environments Advanced knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and identity management Experience administering Microsoft 365 environments Experience managing virtualization platforms and server infrastructure Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills Experience managing technical projects and infrastructure upgrades Strong documentation and organizational skills Preferred Qualifications: Microsoft certifications, such as Azure, Microsoft 365, or Windows Server VMware or virtualization certifications Experience with infrastructure automation and scripting Experience supporting ERP or other business-critical application infrastructure Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and security best practices Experience in multi-site environments Location: Santa Ana Schedule: Hybrid Compensation: 100k-120k (DOE) If you’re a strong infrastructure engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, improving reliability, and building scalable IT environments, we’d like to connect. Requirements added by the job poster • 1+ years of work experience with Active Directory
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.