Acuity is seeking a Systems Engineer on the infrastructure team. The engineer will be responsible for design, build and maintenance of all server hardware, operating systems, storage and data protection systems. This team manages our virtualization environment, all storage systems, CICD, Containers, backup and recovery as well as disaster recovery operations. We work closely with all engineers and application developers as needed to meet Acuity’s Infrastructure needs. Specific skills: Deep Operating Systems expertise, Container experience and orchestration, CICD expertise related to Packaging and distribution, Configuration management, playbook scripting and pipelines.
Internal deadline to apply: February 12th, 2026
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide support and maintenance for distributed or open systems servers.
- Provide support and maintenance for all virtualization of servers.
- Provide support and maintenance for AIX, Linux, Microsoft Windows operating systems.
- Provide support and maintenance for data replication systems.
- Provide support and maintenance for 3rd party applications as necessary.
- Knowledge of progressive security as it pertains to the networking, operating systems, software, and hardware of assigned servers.
- Experience with tapeless backup / recovery systems and documenting these processes.
- Detailed understanding and experience with network protocols.
- Experience with Disaster Recovery planning and testing.
- Train local and remote users on operating system software packages and hardware operation.
- Test new software products and releases as well as hardware devices.
- Assist in establishing standards and trouble reporting procedures.
- Assist in system performance monitoring, reporting and tuning.
- Assist in the integration of multiple hardware platforms.
- Participate in the Disaster Recovery plan and rehearsals.
- Design new or revised architectures to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements and provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces.
- Remain abreast of company and industry directions.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Computer Science, MIS or equivalent and continued field specific education
EXPERIENCE:
3-5 years practical experience in computer operations, applications and/or technical support or information security.
OTHER:
- A keen interest and aptitude for problem identification and resolution.
- Full understanding of operating system hardware, software, network components, security, and/or database management system
- Ability to provide exact audit trials and recovery points during project life cycles to ensure maximum system stability
- Ability to work cooperatively with technical and non-technical system users and industry vendors.
- Good listening ability as well as the ability to competently train others.
- Willingness to respond to problems with little notice as well as to adjusting off hours scheduling to meet company project installation dates.
- Depending on job responsibilities, may be required to reside within a 2-hour radius of the Acuity corporate headquarters.
- Be accountable and respond when reached out to for assistance during and outside of typical work hours, this may include participating in an off-hour call list.
*Acuity does not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization.*
This job is classified as exempt.
The salary range for this position is $76,500 - $110,000 annually. This salary range is an estimate and the actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
For this role, Acuity offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous 401(k) contribution, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, and more. A full description of benefits and eligibility will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations to apply or during the interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. Acuity is dedicated to offering reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process for qualified individuals.
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