Akkodis ยท 12 hours ago
System Design Engineer
Akkodis is seeking a Senior IT System Design Engineer to support enterprise and operational technology environments for a major client. This role focuses on designing end-to-end IT and IT/OT infrastructure, ensuring systems are secure, scalable, and aligned with business needs.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Design end-to-end enterprise IT and IT/OT system architectures, including:
Compute
Storage
Networking
Virtualization
Security layers
Architect scalable, fault tolerant, and highly available infrastructure solutions
Translate business and operational requirements into technical designs and system standards
Design backup, disaster recovery, and resiliency strategies
Lead system upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure enhancements
Design, deploy, and manage physical and virtual server environments
Hands-on experience with VMware and/or Hyper-V
Perform capacity planning, resource allocation, and performance tuning
Support high availability and failover solutions
Design and administer Windows Server environments
Architect and support:
Active Directory
Group Policy
DNS, DHCP
IIS
File and print services
Implement Windows security best practices including patching, firewall configuration, and access control
Develop automation using PowerShell and manage systems using SCCM
Support and configure switches, routers, and firewalls
Understand VPNs, network segmentation, and intrusion detection/prevention concepts
Collaborate on secure network designs supporting IT/OT separation
Experience supporting or designing systems in OT or industrial environments is a plus
Familiarity with SCADA, DCS, or plant floor systems preferred
Understanding of uptime, safety, and operational continuity requirements
Qualification
Required
Expert level experience as an IT System Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer
Experience with Control Systems Servers
Strong infrastructure and system design experience (architecture ownership required)
Advanced Windows Server and Active Directory experience
VMware or Hyper-V virtualization expertise
Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders
Willingness to travel up to 30%
Preferred
IT/OT integration experience
Manufacturing or industrial environment exposure
Compliance-driven infrastructure design experience
SCCM design and automation experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
EAP program
Commuter benefits
401K plan
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday pay
Company
Akkodis
Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.
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