Polaris Inc. · 8 hours ago
IT Systems Engineer
Plymouth, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$78K/yr - $97K/yr
3+ years expPolaris Inc. is a global leader in powersports, dedicated to driving change and innovation. The IT Systems Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of the organization's core infrastructure, while collaborating with product and operational teams to deliver technical guidance and support cross-functional initiatives.
Consumer Goods
Hiring Manager
Jordan Rao
Responsibilities
Administer and continuously optimize datacenter and branch office server, virtualization, and storage infrastructures to ensure scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency
Lead capacity planning, performance tuning, and lifecycle management of infrastructure components across hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud)
Architect and implement infrastructure enhancements aligned with business goals, security standards, and emerging technologies
Evaluate and recommend new tools, platforms, and methodologies to improve operational efficiency and system resilience
Configure new and existing technology solutions following industry best practices, with a strong emphasis on automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and repeatable deployment processes
Lead technical aspects of infrastructure projects, including scoping, risk assessment, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and project deadlines
Adhere to and promote existing ITIL processes and standard procedures
Define and document operational standards, runbooks, and escalation procedures for Level 1–3 support teams
Stay current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education
Share insights and innovations with the broader team to foster a learning-oriented environment
Lead post-incident reviews and contribute to root cause analysis and preventive measures
Participate in a rotating 24x7 on-call schedule, providing expert-level support and rapid incident resolution across global infrastructure
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field; equivalent practical experience will be considered
Minimum 3 years of experience administering or supporting Microsoft Windows Server in enterprise environments, with deep expertise in Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, File Services, Group Policy, and troubleshooting across both physical and virtual infrastructures
Minimum 3 years of experience administering or supporting VMWare environments on enterprise-grade physical hardware, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of rack-mounted and blade servers (e.g., Cisco UCS, HPE BladeSystem)
Minimum 1 year of experience administering or supporting Microsoft Entra, including user and role management, app registrations, SSO (SAML/OIDC), certificates/secrets, and Entra Connect
Advanced PowerShell scripting skills for automation, reporting, and system management
Experience working with Storage Area Network (SAN) technologies, including configuration and management of iSCSI and/or Fibre Channel protocols
Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions in virtualized environments (e.g., Rubrik, Commvault, Veeam)
Strong understanding of networking concepts, including IP addressing and subnetting, routing protocols, DNS resolution, and secure communication protocols such as SSL/TLS
Strong understanding of ITIL processes, including incident, change, and problem management
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions and mentor junior staff
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions
Preferred
Experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including subscriptions, management groups, virtual networks, NSGs, load balancers, and ExpressRoute gateways
Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integration of VMware with public cloud platforms (e.g., Azure VMware Solution, VMware Cloud on AWS)
Experience with Linux operating systems such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Ubuntu, including system configuration, package management, and basic shell scripting
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform)
Technical certifications with Microsoft, Redhat, Nutanix, and/or VMWare
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Market-leading profit-sharing plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Discounted employee stock purchases plan
Generous matching contribution to 401(k)
Financial wellness education and consultation
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off
Gym & personal training reimbursement
Life insurance and disability offerings
Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off
Company
Polaris Inc.
Since 1954, Polaris has proudly defined, re-defined and then raised the bar again for the powersports industry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$850M2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-07-02Post Ipo Debt· $350M
1987-08-21IPO
Leadership Team
Mike Speetzen
Chief Executive Officer
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